Famous actor and comedian Bill Murray was born on this day in 1950 to Lucille and Edward Joseph Murray II. Murray was raised in Chicago’s northern suburbs and began his stand-up career at the infamous Second City comedy club after an invitation to attend by his older brother, Brian Murray.

Soon after he joined Second City, Murray was recruited to join “Saturday Night Live” by another famous Illinois comedian, John Belushi. Murray joined “Saturday Night Live” in its second year, making him one of the show’s earliest stars. He worked as a cast member for three seasons from 1977 until 1980.

Murray gained national attention in the 1980s by starring in multiple blockbuster hits, including “Ghostbusters” in 1984, earning him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedian or Musical. Murray won an Emmy Award last night for his role in the HBO mini-series “Olive Kitteridge.”

Learn more:
Read more about Bill Murray’s career on IMDb
Entertainment Weekly: Bill Murray wins Emmy for supporting actor in a limited series or movie