Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bill Murray
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bill Murray made an impact.
Bill Murray is an American actor and comedian celebrated for his deadpan comedic style. His career spans a wide range of roles, encompassing both mainstream studio comedies and independent dramatic films. Murray's versatility and unique comedic timing have made him a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
21 hours ago : Bill Murray faces cease and desist, appears with Fox, honored as comedy great.
Bill Murray received a cease and desist letter from The Doobie Brothers, made an appearance with Michael J. Fox, and was lauded as a top comedy actor.
1978: Playing for the Grays Harbor Loggers
In 1978, Bill Murray played in two at-bats for the Grays Harbor Loggers Minor League Baseball team, achieving a .500 batting average.
1986: Turned Down About Last Night
In 1986, Bill Murray had a "disastrous meeting" with Nick Nolte, which caused both of them to turn down the movie "About Last Night".
1987: Donated to Nathalie Salmon House
In 1987, Bill Murray donated money to help build the Nathalie Salmon House, which provides affordable housing for low-income seniors. The founders of Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly (HOME) credited Murray for performing "miracles" for them.
1988: Donation to Bob Kerrey's Senate Campaign
In 1988, Bill Murray donated $1,000 to former Governor of Nebraska Bob Kerrey's successful election campaign to the United States Senate.
2000: Supported Ralph Nader for President
During the 2000 presidential campaign, Bill Murray supported Green Party candidate Ralph Nader.
2007: Cameo in The Darjeeling Limited
In 2007, Bill Murray made a cameo appearance in Wes Anderson's film *The Darjeeling Limited*.
2008: Appearances in Get Smart and City of Ember
In 2008, Bill Murray appeared in *Get Smart* and played a significant role in the film *City of Ember*.
2009: Ghostbusters: The Video Game
In 2009, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis participated in Ghostbusters: The Video Game, despite their prior falling out during the production of Groundhog Day.
2009: Roles in Get Low, Zombieland and Fantastic Mr. Fox
In 2009, Bill Murray starred in the independent film *Get Low*, played himself in the zombie comedy *Zombieland*, and voiced Mr. Badger in the stop-motion film *Fantastic Mr. Fox*.
2012: Starring in Hyde Park on Hudson
In 2012, Bill Murray starred as Franklin D. Roosevelt in the historical comedy *Hyde Park on Hudson*, receiving critical praise and a Golden Globe nomination.
2012: Starring in Moonrise Kingdom
In 2012, Bill Murray starred in Wes Anderson's *Moonrise Kingdom*, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and achieved critical and box office success.
2012: Induction into South Atlantic League Hall of Fame
In 2012, Bill Murray was inducted into the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame for his ownership and investment in the league.
2014: Appearance in The Grand Budapest Hotel
In 2014, Bill Murray made a brief comic appearance in Wes Anderson's film *The Grand Budapest Hotel*, which received numerous Academy Award nominations and wins.
2014: Starring in The Monuments Men and St. Vincent
In 2014, Bill Murray starred in *The Monuments Men* and *St. Vincent*, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for his role in the latter as a grumpy Vietnam War veteran.
2015: Starring in Rock the Kasbah
In 2015, Bill Murray starred as a music manager in Barry Levinson's film *Rock the Kasbah*.
July 15, 2016: Appearance in Ghostbusters reboot
On July 15, 2016, Bill Murray appeared in the *Ghostbusters* reboot as Martin Heiss, a cynical ghost debunker.
2016: Voice role in The Jungle Book
In 2016, Bill Murray voiced Baloo in Jon Favreau's *The Jungle Book*, receiving praise for his comic performance and a nomination for Favorite Animated Movie Voice at the People's Choice Awards.
2016: Launch of William Murray Golf apparel brand
On his birthday in 2016, Bill Murray and his brother Joel launched an apparel brand called William Murray Golf.
2017: Release of New Worlds album
In 2017, Bill Murray released a studio album titled *New Worlds*, featuring singing and literary recitations with classical musicians, through Verve Records.
2018: Opening of Murray Bros. Caddy Shack in Illinois
In 2018, Bill Murray and his brothers opened a second Murray Bros. Caddy Shack restaurant inside the Crowne Plaza Rosemont Hotel near O'Hare International Airport.
2018: Return to Saturday Night Live and Isle of Dogs
In 2018, Bill Murray portrayed Steve Bannon on *Saturday Night Live* and was part of the cast of Wes Anderson's animated film *Isle of Dogs*.
2018: Praised Trump Tax Cuts
In a 2018 interview, Bill Murray praised the Trump tax cuts, opining that they were a "great thing for the corporations".
2019: Starring in The Dead Don't Die
In 2019, Bill Murray starred in Jim Jarmusch's zombie-comedy *The Dead Don't Die*.
April 3, 2020: The French Dispatch pulled from schedule
On April 3, 2020, *The French Dispatch* was pulled from the release schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020: Cancelled premiere of The French Dispatch
On May 12, 2020, the premiere of *The French Dispatch* at the Cannes Film Festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 23, 2020: The French Dispatch pulled from schedule again
On July 23, 2020, *The French Dispatch* was pulled from the release schedule again.
October 2, 2020: Limited theatrical release of On the Rocks
On October 2, 2020, *On the Rocks*, starring Bill Murray, had a limited theatrical release.
October 16, 2020: Rescheduled release of The French Dispatch
The release of *The French Dispatch* was rescheduled for October 16, 2020, before being pulled from the schedule again.
October 23, 2020: Digital Streaming Release of On the Rocks
On October 23, 2020, *On the Rocks* was released for digital streaming on Apple TV+.
October 2021: Joining cast of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
In October 2021, Bill Murray joined the cast of *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania*, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
October 22, 2021: Release of The French Dispatch
On October 22, 2021, *The French Dispatch* was released after delays.
2021: Appearance in Ghostbusters: Afterlife
In 2021, Bill Murray appeared in *Ghostbusters: Afterlife*, reprising a role in the Ghostbusters franchise.
2022: Appearance in The Greatest Beer Run Ever
In 2022, Bill Murray appeared in *The Greatest Beer Run Ever*, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and later on Apple TV+.
2022: Release of New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization
In 2022, Bill Murray recited poetry and sang with cellist Jan Vogler in a recorded production of *New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization*, released in cinemas.
2023: Sale of St. Paul Saints interest
In 2023, Bill Murray sold his interest in the St. Paul Saints, a Minor League Baseball team.
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