Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Known For

Ghostbusters

Biography

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), 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).

Movies Featuring Harold Ramis

John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

as Self - Head Writer & Actor, SCTV (archive footage)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

as Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)
Belushi

Belushi (2020)

as Self (archive footage)
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)

as Self - Actor / Director (archive footage)
The Last Kiss

The Last Kiss (2006)

as Professor Bowler
Love Affair

Love Affair (1994)

as Sheldon Blumenthal
Airheads

Airheads (1994)

as Chris Moore
Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day (1993)

as Le neurologue
Ghostbusters II

Ghostbusters II (1989)

as Dr. Egon Spengler
Baby Boom

Baby Boom (1987)

as Steven Buchner
Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters (1984)

as Egon Spengler
National Lampoon's Vacation

National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

as Car salesman (voice) (uncredited)
Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal (1981)

as Zeke (voice)
Stripes

Stripes (1981)

as Russell Ziskey