People
Harold Ramis
Directing · follow into films and chains
Biography
Harold Allen Ramis (November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor and filmmaker, specializing in comedy. His best-known film acting roles are as Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters (1984) and Russell Ziskey in Stripes (1981), both of which he co-wrote. As a writer/director, his films include the comedies Caddyshack (1980), Groundhog Day (1993), and Analyze This (1999). He was the original head writer of the TV series SCTV (in which he also performed), and one of three screenwriters for the film National Lampoon's Animal House (1978).
Notable films
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Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.
Chains
KinoChain journeys
Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.
Related people
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Directed
Acted
Marty, Life Is Short
2026 · Self (archive footage)
Knocked Up
2007 · Ben's Dad
Orange County
2002 · Don Durkett
As Good as It Gets
1997 · Dr. Bettes
Airheads
1994 · Chris Moore
Groundhog Day
1993 · Neurologist
Ghostbusters II
1989 · Dr. Egon Spengler
Stealing Home
1988 · Alan Appleby
Baby Boom
1987 · Steven Buchner
Ghostbusters
1984 · Dr. Egon Spengler
Stripes
1981 · Russell Ziskey
