Harold Ramis

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

15.809

Gender

Male

Birthday

21-Nov-1944

Age

(80 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Also Known As
  • Harold Allen Ramis

Harold Ramis

Biography

Harold Allen Ramis 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).


Credits

Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River (2004) Character: Self
A documentary feature that reveals the creative process of Chicago moviemakers. Using the city's famous river as a location, directors are placed in a variety of boats and share stories of how Chicago has influenced their careers.
Students of 'The Graduate' Students of 'The Graduate' (2007) Character: Self
This short documentary from 2007 features filmmakers, critics and historians discussing the cinematic achievement and ongoing influence of "The Graduate."
Groundhog Day: The Weight of Time Groundhog Day: The Weight of Time (2002) Character: Self
A look at the making of the classic Bill Murray comedy "Groundhog Day."
Ghostbusters 1999 Ghostbusters 1999 (1999) Character: Self
Documentary Interviews of the director and cast of the original Ghostbusters film
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion (1998) Character: Self - Writer
This documentary, created for the Animal House (1978) collector's edition DVD, is composed of a collection of new interviews with the cast and crew behind the making of the film. There's even some archive footage of John Belushi, and many hilarious behind the scenes stories are told. Its evident that they had a great time creating this classic, and memorable comedic landmark of a film.
Animal House: The Inside Story Animal House: The Inside Story (2008) Character: Self
Documentary about the making of Animal House
Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain Richard Lewis: I'm In Pain (1985) Character: Self
A live performance by "neurotic" stand-up comedian Richard Lewis. Includes tongue-in-cheek interviews with fellow comedians.
Year One Year One (2009) Character: Adam
When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
Caddyshack: The 19th Hole Caddyshack: The 19th Hole (1999) Character: Self - Director
Behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 'Caddyshack'. Among the people interviewed: producer Jon Peters, writer/director Harold Ramis, and players Cindy Morgan, Scott Colomby, Ann Ryerson, Hamilton Mitchell, and Chevy Chase.
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More (1983) Character: Self / Various
Rodney Dangerfield special, featuring stand-up and sketches.
Knocked Up Knocked Up (2007) Character: Ben's Dad
A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differences in lifestyle and maturity.
I'm with Lucy I'm with Lucy (2002) Character: Jack
It's an hour before Lucy's wedding and her best friend wants to hear all about what led up to that moment. So, Lucy tells about the five men she had blind dates with over the past year (Doug, Gabriel, Bobby, Barry, and Luke) and her experiences with each one. But which one of the five men is Lucy about to walk down the aisle with?
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Character: Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited)
When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
The Best of SCTV The Best of SCTV (1988) Character: N/A
Guy Caballero and Edith Prickley try to persuade the FCC to renew SCTV's license.
The Last Kiss The Last Kiss (2006) Character: Professor Bowler
Michael has a great job, has his 4 best friends, and is in love with a beautiful girl at 30. He loves Jenna but his life seems predictable until someone else enters his life. It seems that everybody's having relationship problems.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) Character: L'Chai'm
Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addiction to nearly every drug known and bouts of uncontrollable rage.
Belushi Belushi (2020) Character: Self (archive footage)
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
Heavy Metal Heavy Metal (1981) Character: Zeke (voice)
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
Ghostbusters Ghostbusters (1984) Character: Egon Spengler
After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign pays off when a knockout cellist hires the squad to purge her swanky digs of demons that appear to be living in her refrigerator.
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon (2015) Character: Self - Actor / Director (archive footage)
A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story of The National Lampoon from its subversive and electrifying beginnings, to rebirth as an unlikely Hollywood heavyweight, and beyond. A humour empire like no other, the impact of the magazines irreverent, often shocking, sensibility was nothing short of seismic: this is an institution whose (drunk stoned brilliant) alumni left their fingerprints all over popular culture. Both insanely great and breathtakingly innovative, The National Lampoon created the foundation of modern comic sensibility by setting the bar in comedy impossibly high.
Stealing Home Stealing Home (1988) Character: Alan Appleby
Billy Wyatt (Harmon), a former high school and minor-league baseball baseball player receives a telephone call from his mother revealing that his former child-sitter, and later in his teens, his first love, Katie Chandler (Foster), has died. Wyatt returns home to deal with this tragedy reminescing over his childhood growing up with his father, Katie and best friend Alan Appleby.
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983) Character: Voice (Uncredited)
On a distant planet inhabited by mutants, two bounty hunters race to rescue three Earth female captives from the clutches of an evil warlord.
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation (2011) Character: Self
A look at the making of the classic comedy film.
Ghostbusters II Ghostbusters II (1989) Character: Dr. Egon Spengler
Having lost their status and credibility five years after covering New York City with gooey roasted marshmallows in Ghostbusters (1984), the city's former heroes and once-popular spirit-hunters struggle to keep afloat, forced to work odd jobs. However, when Dana and her baby have yet another terrifying encounter with the paranormal, it is up to Peter Venkman and his fearless team of supernatural crime fighters to step up and save the day. Once more, humankind is in danger, as rivers of slimy psycho-reactive ectoplasm, paired with the dreadful manifestation of evil sixteenth-century tyrant Vigo the Carpathian, threaten to plunge the entire city into darkness. Is the world ready to believe? Can the Ghostbusters save us for the second time?
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters (2020) Character: Self
The documentary that tells us the full story from where it all started through to the future of the "Ghostbusters" franchise.
Stripes Stripes (1981) Character: Russell Ziskey
John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the US Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.
National Lampoon's Vacation National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) Character: Car salesman (voice) (uncredited)
Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.
Airheads Airheads (1994) Character: Chris Moore
The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.
Groundhog Day Groundhog Day (1993) Character: Neurologist
A narcissistic TV weatherman, along with his attractive-but-distant producer, and his mawkish cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.
Baby Boom Baby Boom (1987) Character: Steven Buchner
J.C. Wiatt is a talented and ambitious New York City career woman who is married to her job and working towards partner at her firm. She has a live-in relationship with Steven, a successful investment broker who, along with J.C., agreed children aren't part of the plan. J.C.'s life takes an unexpected turn when a distant relative dies and the will appoints her the caretaker of their baby girl, Elizabeth. The baby's sudden arrival causes Steven to leave, breaking off their relationship. Juggling power lunches and powdered formula, she is soon forced off the fast track by a conniving colleague and a bigoted boss. But she won't stay down for long. She'll prove to the world that a woman can have it all and on her own terms too!
Caddyshack: The Inside Story Caddyshack: The Inside Story (2009) Character: Himself
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of 'Caddyshack', one of the most memorable box-office comedies of all times.
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2015) Character: Self
Del Close was never a household name, but any comedy enthusiast is aware of his impact. From Bill Murray to Chris Farley to Amy Poehler, many of the most famous comedians consider him their mentor. Fifteen years after Del Close’s death, thousands of Improv students, comedy fans, actors, and successful comedians gather to celebrate the most important person in modern comedy that no one knows.
The Earth Day Special The Earth Day Special (1990) Character: Elon Spengler
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
As Good as It Gets As Good as It Gets (1997) Character: Dr. Bettes
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
Love Affair Love Affair (1994) Character: Sheldon Blumenthal
Ex-football star Mike Gambril meets Terry McKay on a flight to Sydney, which is forced to land on a small atoll. They become romantic on board a ship sent to take them to a larger island. They agree to meet in New York three months later to see if the attraction is real. One shows up but the other doesn't. However, a chance meeting brings them together again.
Orange County Orange County (2002) Character: Don Durkett
Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another, starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor sends in the wrong form.



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