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 acclaimed American actor and comedian, celebrated for his distinctive deadpan comedic style. His career spans a wide spectrum of roles, encompassing both mainstream studio comedies and critically acclaimed independent dramas. He has been in films like Ghostbusters, Caddyshack and Lost in Translation.
1986: Turned down About Last Night
In 1986, Bill Murray had a "disastrous meeting" with Nick Nolte that caused both of them to turn down 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.
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 to the United States Senate.
2003: Nominated for Academy Award for Lost in Translation
In 2003, Bill Murray was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Sofia Coppola's romance Lost in Translation.
July 28, 2007: MC for Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
On July 28, 2007, Bill Murray was the MC for Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, where he dressed in various guises of Clapton.
2007: Cameo in The Darjeeling Limited
In 2007, Bill Murray made a cameo appearance in Wes Anderson's film, The Darjeeling Limited.
August 2008: Appeared at Chicago Air & Water Show
In August 2008, Bill Murray appeared at the 50th annual Chicago Air & Water Show, performing a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.
2008: Roles in Get Smart and City of Ember
In 2008, Bill Murray appeared in Peter Segal's Get Smart and played a role in the post-apocalyptic film City of Ember.
2009: Starring 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.
2009: Took part in Ghostbusters: The Video Game
In 2009, Bill Murray took part in Ghostbusters: The Video Game with Harold Ramis.
2010: MC for Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
In 2010, Bill Murray served as MC again for Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival.
2012: Starring in Hyde Park on Hudson
In 2012, Bill Murray starred in Hyde Park on Hudson, portraying Franklin D. Roosevelt. His performance was praised, and he received 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 became a critical and box office success.
2014: Brief comic role in The Grand Budapest Hotel
In 2014, Bill Murray made a brief comic appearance in Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel. The film received multiple Academy Award nominations and won four.
2014: Roles in The Monuments Men and St. Vincent
In 2014, Bill Murray starred in George Clooney's The Monuments Men and in St. Vincent, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for the latter.
2015: Starring as a music manager in Rock the Kasbah
In 2015, Bill Murray starred as a music manager in Barry Levinson's 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: Voicing Baloo in The Jungle Book
In 2016, Bill Murray voiced Baloo in Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book, receiving praise for his performance and a nomination at the People's Choice Awards.
2017: Release of New Worlds album
In 2017, Bill Murray released a studio album entitled New Worlds, featuring singing and literary recitations with classical musicians. The album was released on vinyl, CD, and digital through Verve Records.
2018: Portrayal of Steve Bannon and role in Isle of Dogs and Zombieland: Double Tap
In 2018, Bill Murray portrayed Steve Bannon on Saturday Night Live, was part of the ensemble cast of Isle of Dogs, and reprised his role in Zombieland: Double Tap.
2019: MC for Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
In 2019, Bill Murray served as MC once more for Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival.
2019: Part of The Dead Don't Die Ensemble Cast
In 2019, Bill Murray was part of the ensemble cast of Jim Jarmusch's zombie-comedy The Dead Don't Die.
October 2, 2020: Limited theatrical release of On the Rocks
On October 2, 2020, Bill Murray's film 'On the Rocks' had a limited theatrical release by A24.
October 23, 2020: Digital streaming release of On the Rocks
On October 23, 2020, Bill Murray's film 'On the Rocks' was released for digital streaming on Apple TV+.
October 2021: Joined cast of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
In October 2021, Bill Murray joined the cast of the superhero film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
October 22, 2021: Release of The French Dispatch
Bill Murray's film The French Dispatch, reuniting him with Wes Anderson, was released on October 22, 2021, after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Appearance in Ghostbusters: Afterlife
In 2021, Bill Murray appeared in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, reprising his role in the Ghostbusters franchise.
2022: Starring in The Greatest Beer Run Ever
In 2022, Bill Murray appeared in Peter Farrelly's 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 the cellist Jan Vogler in a recorded production of New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization, which was released in cinemas.
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