Famous actor and comedian Bill Murray was born in Wilmette in 1950. Murray began his stand-up career at the famous Second City comedy club in Chicago after being invited to attend the club 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 currently lives in St. Augustine, Florida, where he owns a restaurant appropriately named Caddyshack.

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