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'''Harold Allen Ramis''' (November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, director, and writer specializing in comedy. His best-known film acting roles are as Egon Spengler in ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' (1984) and Russell Ziskey in ''[[Stripes (film)|Stripes]]'' (1981); he also co-wrote both films. As a writer-director, his films include the [[comedy|comedies]] ''[[Caddyshack]]'' (1980), ''[[National Lampoon's Vacation]]'' (1983), ''[[Groundhog Day]]'' (1993) and ''[[Analyze This]]'' (1999). Ramis was the original head writer of the television series ''[[Second City Television|SCTV]]'', on which he also performed, and one of three screenwriters of the film ''[[Animal House|National Lampoon's Animal House]]'' (1978). |
'''Harold Allen Ramis''' (November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, director, and writer specializing in comedy. His best-known film acting roles are as Egon Spengler in ''[[Ghostbusters]]'' (1984) and Russell Ziskey in ''[[Stripes (film)|Stripes]]'' (1981); he also co-wrote both films. As a writer-director, his films include the [[comedy|comedies]] ''[[Caddyshack]]'' (1980), ''[[National Lampoon's Vacation]]'' (1983), ''[[Groundhog Day]]'' (1993) and ''[[Analyze This]]'' (1999). Ramis was the original head writer of the television series ''[[Second City Television|SCTV]]'', on which he also performed, and one of three screenwriters of the film ''[[Animal House|National Lampoon's Animal House]]'' (1978). |
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Ramis' films have influenced subsequent generations of comedians and comedy writers. Filmmakers [[Jay Roach]], [[Jake Kasdan]], [[Adam Sandler]], and [[Farrelly brothers|Peter and Bobby Farrelly]] have cited his films as among their favorites. He won the [[BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay]] for ''Groundhog Day''. |
Ramis' films have influenced subsequent generations of comedians and comedy writers. Filmmakers [[Jay Roach]], [[Jake Kasdan]], [[Adam Sandler]], and [[Farrelly brothers|Peter and Bobby Farrelly]] have cited his films as among their favorites. He won the [[BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay]] for ''Groundhog Day''. |
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Harold Allen Ramis (November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, director, and writer specializing in comedy. His best-known film acting roles are as Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters (1984) and Russell Ziskey in Stripes (1981); he also co-wrote both films. As a writer-director, his films include the comedies Caddyshack (1980), National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Groundhog Day (1993) and Analyze This (1999). Ramis was the original head writer of the television series SCTV, on which he also performed, and one of three screenwriters of the film National Lampoon's Animal House (1978).
Ramis' films have influenced subsequent generations of comedians and comedy writers. Filmmakers Jay Roach, Jake Kasdan, Adam Sandler, and Peter and Bobby Farrelly have cited his films as among their favorites. He won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay for Groundhog Day.