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Ghostbusters
''Ghostbusters'' is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, three eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. It also stars Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis, and features Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, and William Atherton in supporting roles. Based on his fascination with spirituality, Aykroyd conceived ''Ghostbusters'' as a project starring himself and John Belushi, in which they would venture through time and space battling supernatural threats. Following Belushi's death in 1982, and with Aykroyd's concept deemed financially impractical, Ramis was hired to help rewrite the script to set it in New York City and make it more realistic. It was the first comedy film to employ expensive special effects, and Columbia Pictures, concerned about its relatively high $25–30 mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egon Spengler
Egon Spengler, PhD is a fictional character from the ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. He appears in the films ''Ghostbusters'', ''Ghostbusters II'', and '' Ghostbusters: Afterlife'', in the animated television series '' The Real Ghostbusters'' and '' Extreme Ghostbusters'', and in the video games '' Ghostbusters: The Video Game'' and ''Ghostbusters Beeline''. Egon was portrayed by Harold Ramis in the films and voiced by him in '' Ghostbusters: The Video Game'' and '' Lego Dimensions'', and voiced by Maurice LaMarche in the cartoon series. He is a member of the Ghostbusters and one of the three doctors of parapsychology, along with Dr. Peter Venkman and Dr. Ray Stantz. Creation and conception The character's name, Egon Spengler, is an amalgamation of the name Egon Donsbach, who was a Hungarian refugee classmate of Ramis' at Senn High School, and the name of German polymath Oswald Spengler. Christopher Walken, John Lithgow, Christopher Lloyd, and Jeff Goldblum were all considered for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Venkman
Peter Venkman, PhD is a fictional character from the Ghostbusters (franchise), ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. He appears in the films ''Ghostbusters'', ''Ghostbusters II'', ''Ghostbusters: Afterlife'', ''Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'' and in the animated television series ''The Real Ghostbusters'' and ''Extreme Ghostbusters''. In those four live action films, he was portrayed by Bill Murray, and was voiced in the animated series first by Lorenzo Music and then by Dave Coulier. Dan Aykroyd originally wrote the script with John Belushi in mind to play the role of Peter but Belushi died of a drug overdose on March 5, 1982, leading Murray to get the role. Peter is a parapsychology, parapsychologist, initially a skeptic on the paranormal despite being a scientist on the subject, and the leader of the Ghostbusters. In 2008, Peter Venkman was selected by the magazine ''Empire (magazine), Empire'' as one of ''The 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time'', described by ''Empire'''s Nick de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Stantz
Raymond Stantz, PhD, is a fictional character from the ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. He appears in the films '' Ghostbusters'' (1984), ''Ghostbusters II'' (1989), '' Casper'' (1995, as a cameo), '' Ghostbusters: Afterlife'' (2021) and '' Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'' (2024), the animated television series '' The Real Ghostbusters'' and '' Extreme Ghostbusters'', and the video games Beeline's ''Ghostbusters'', '' Ghostbusters: The Video Game'' (2009), '' Planet Coaster'' (2019), '' Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed'' (2022) and '' Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord'' (2024). He was portrayed by Dan Aykroyd in five live action films, and voiced by Frank Welker in the animated series. He is a member of the Ghostbusters and one of the three Columbia University professors of parapsychology, along with Dr. Peter Venkman and Dr. Egon Spengler. Character Ray is an expert on paranormal history and metallurgy. He is characterised by his almost childlike enthusiasm towards his work, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Aykroyd
Daniel Edward Aykroyd ( ; born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. Aykroyd was a writer and an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast on the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from its inception in 1975 until his departure in 1979. During his tenure on ''SNL'', he appeared in a recurring series of sketches, particularly featuring the Coneheads and the Blues Brothers. For his work on the show, he received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. After his departure, he has since returned to guest roles. Aykroyd's most famous roles are as The Blues Brothers, Elwood J. Blues in ''The Blues Brothers (film), The Blues Brothers'' (1980) and ''Blues Brothers 2000'' (1998) and Ray Stantz, Dr. Raymond "Ray" Stantz in ''Ghostbusters'' (1984), and ''Ghostbusters II'' (1989) (he has reprise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Ramis
Harold Allen Ramis ( ; November 21, 1944 – February 24, 2014) was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. His film acting roles include Egon Spengler in ''Ghostbusters'' (1984) and ''Ghostbusters II'' (1989), and as Russell Ziskey in '' Stripes'' (1981); he also co-wrote those films. As a director, his films include the comedies ''Caddyshack'' (1980), ''National Lampoon's Vacation'' (1983), ''Groundhog Day'' (1993), '' Analyze This'' (1999) and '' Analyze That'' (2002). Ramis was the original head writer of the television series '' SCTV'', on which he also performed, as well as a co-writer of ''Groundhog Day'' and '' National Lampoon's Animal House'' (1978). The final film that he wrote, produced, directed, and acted in was '' Year One'' (2009). Ramis' films influenced subsequent generations of comedians, comedy writers and actors. Filmmakers and actors including Jay Roach, Jake Kasdan, Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, and Peter and Bobby Farrelly have listed his films among th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernie Hudson
Earnest Lee Hudson (born December 17, 1945) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the ''Ghostbusters'' franchise. Hudson has also acted in the films ''Leviathan'' (1989), '' The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'' (1992), ''The Crow'' (1994), '' Airheads'' (1994), '' The Basketball Diaries'' (1995), '' Congo'' (1995), '' Miss Congeniality'' (2000), and ''The Ron Clark Story'' (2006). On television, his most prominent role was Warden Leo Glynn on HBO's '' Oz'' (1997–2003). Hudson has also appeared in the television shows ''St. Elsewhere'' (1984), '' The Last Precinct'' (1986), '' 10-8: Officers on Duty'' (2003–2004), ''Desperate Housewives'' (2006–2007), '' The Secret Life of the American Teenager'' (2008–2013), ''Law & Order'' (2009–2010), the voice of Agent Bill Fowler in '' Transformers: Prime'' (2010–2013), ''Franklin & Bash'' (2012–2014), '' Grace and Frankie'' (2015–2020), and ''L.A.'s Finest'' (2019–2020). From 2022 to 2024, Hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Reitman
Ivan Reitman (; October 27, 1946 – February 12, 2022) was a Canadian film director and producer. He was known for his comedy films, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. Reitman was the owner of The Montecito Picture Company, founded in 1998. Films he directed include ''Meatballs (film), Meatballs'' (1979), ''Stripes (film), Stripes'' (1981), ''Ghostbusters'' (1984), ''Twins (1988 film), Twins'' (1988), ''Ghostbusters II'' (1989), ''Kindergarten Cop'' (1990), ''Dave (film), Dave'' (1993), ''Junior (1994 film), Junior'' (1994) and ''Draft Day'' (2014). Reitman also served as producer for such films as ''Animal House, National Lampoon's Animal House'' (1978), ''Heavy Metal (film), Heavy Metal'' (1981), ''Space Jam'' (1996) and ''Private Parts (1997 film), Private Parts'' (1997). Early life Ivan Reitman was born in the town of Komárno, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia), on October 27, 1946, the son of Klara (Raab) and Ladislav "Leslie" Reitman. Both of Reitman's parents were History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Murray
William James Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American actor and comedian, known for his deadpan delivery in roles ranging from studio comedies to independent dramas. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Bill Murray, several accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. Murray was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2016. Murray became a national presence on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1977 to 1980, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. He established his stardom by acting in a string of successful comedy films, including ''Meatballs (film), Meatballs'' (1979), ''Caddyshack'' (1980), ''Stripes (film), Stripes'' (1981), ''Scrooged'' (1988), ''What About Bob?'' (1991), and ''Groundhog Day (film), Groundhog Day'' (1993). He also had supporting roles in ''Tootsie (film), Tootsie'' (1982), ''Little Shop of Hor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Potts
Anne Hampton Potts (born October 28, 1952) is an American actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for '' Corvette Summer'' (1978) and won a Genie Award for '' Heartaches'' (1981), before appearing in ''Ghostbusters'' (1984), ''Pretty in Pink'' (1986), '' Jumpin' Jack Flash'' (1986), '' Who's Harry Crumb?'' (1989), ''Ghostbusters II'' (1989), '' Ghostbusters: Afterlife'' (2021), and '' Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'' (2024). She voiced Bo Peep in the ''Toy Story'' franchise (1995, 1999, and 2019) and in various Disney video games. On television, Potts played Mary Jo Jackson Shively on the CBS sitcom ''Designing Women'' (1986–1993). She was nominated for a 1994 Primetime Emmy Award for playing Dana Palladino on the CBS sitcom '' Love & War'' (1993–1995), she played teacher Louanne Johnson on ABC drama ''Dangerous Minds'' for one season 1996–1997, and was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award in 1998 and 1999 for playing Mary-Elizabeth "M.E." Sims in the Lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Moranis
Frederick Allan Moranis (; born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, producer, songwriter and writer. Moranis appeared in the sketch comedy series '' Second City Television'' (''SCTV'') in the 1980s and starred afterward in several Hollywood films, including '' Strange Brew'' (1983), '' Streets of Fire'' (1984), '' Ghostbusters'' (1984) and its sequel '' Ghostbusters II'' (1989),'' Little Shop of Horrors'' (1986), '' Spaceballs'' (1987), '' Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'' (1989, and its 1992 and 1997 sequels), '' Parenthood'' (1989), '' My Blue Heaven'' (1990), and '' The Flintstones'' (1994). In 1997, Moranis began a long break from acting to dedicate his time to his two children as a widower. He has not appeared in a live-action film for over 28 years, although he provided voice-over work for a few animated films, including Disney's '' Brother Bear'' (2003). He also released comedy albums and made appearances at fan conventions. In 2020, after a hiatus of n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Atherton
William Atherton (born July 30, 1947) is an American actor. He had starring roles in ''The Sugarland Express'' (1974), '' The Day of the Locust'' (1975), '' The Hindenburg'' (1975) and '' Looking for Mr. Goodbar'' (1977), but is most recognized for what have become iconic roles in the ''Ghostbusters'' and ''Die Hard'' film series. Early life and education Atherton was born July 30, 1947, in Orange, Connecticut. He studied acting at the Drama School at Carnegie Tech and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1969. Career Atherton was successful on the New York stage immediately after graduating and worked with many of the country's leading playwrights including David Rabe, John Guare, and Arthur Miller, winning numerous awards for his work on and off Broadway. He got his big break playing hapless fugitive Clovis Poplin in ''The Sugarland Express'' (1974), the feature film debut of Steven Spielberg. After this, he garnered major roles in dark dramas such as '' The Day o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigourney Weaver
Susan Alexandra ( ; born October 8, 1949), better known by her stage name Sigourney Weaver, is an American actress. Prolific in film since the late 1970s, she is known for her pioneering portrayals of action heroines in Blockbuster (entertainment), blockbusters and for her various roles in independent films. She is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Sigourney Weaver, numerous accolades, including a British Academy Film Awards, British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Awards, Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Awards, Tony Award. Born in New York City, Weaver is the daughter of American television executive Pat Weaver and English actress Elizabeth Inglis. She made her screen debut with a minor role in the romantic comedy film ''Annie Hall'' (1977), before landing her breakthrough role as Ellen Ripley in the science fiction horror film ''Alien (film), Alien'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
