Bill Murray gets recognized as a legendary American comedian, which took him hard work of years. He is known for his deadpan delivery and for gaining countless awards. The 72-year-old American actor and comedian became famous for appearing on the comedy radio show ‘The National Lampoon Radio Hour’ between 1973 and 1974.
Bill’s national presence got boosted after his appearance on the late-night American television show Saturday Night Live. Further, you must have seen him in Kingpin, Stripes, Caddyshack, Meatballs, Quick Change, and more.
The police took him into custody at Chicago’s O’Hare airport when he allegedly tried to smuggle 10 lb of cannabis. The incident took place in 1970 when Bill was only twenty. He also pretended to have a bomb in his luggage in front of a passenger. Thus, he got sentenced to probation.
He got accused of inappropriate behavior during the production of ‘Being Immortal’ in 2022. Thus, he ended up paying $1,000 to the lady to settle the matter.
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Bill Murray’s Career
Bill got his first television role in ABC’s Saturday Night Live With Howard Cosell in 1975. Next year, Chevy Chase got out, and Bill became the official cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live Season 2. He was in a relationship with his colleague, Gilda Radner. He worked in a movie named ‘Meatballs’ in 1979 for the first time.
Bill wrote and acted in his first drama film, The Razors Edge, in 1984 turned out to be a flop. On the other hand, Ghostbusters became the highest-grossing film of the year. He made his first and last attempt to direct a film by co-directing an American comedy film, Quick Change, in 1990.
Bill’s worked in some successful films such as What About Bob?, Groundhog Day, and Mad Dog And Glory. He experienced a turn in his career when he started taking dramatic roles in 2000. Bill stated that ‘Mystic River’ was his favorite film he had appeared till 2000.
Bill became a voice artist for the character named Baloo in Disney’s The Jungle Book in 2016. Along with his brothers, Bill opened one restaurant named ‘Murray Bros. Caddy Shack’ at World Golf Village in 2001 and another branch in Crowne Plaza, the United Kingdom, in 2018.
Bill co-owns Minor League Baseball Teams such as Brockton Rox, Hudson Valley Renegades, St. Paul Saints, and Charleston RiverDogs. He has also put his money into minor-league teams. Bill launched an apparel brand called ‘William Murray Golf,’ in 2016 and recorded a studio album, New Worlds, the next year. He sang and recited poetry in New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization in 2022.
Bill Murray’s Net Worth
Bill Murray’s Net Worth is $180 million as of June 2023. His monthly income is $500,000, and his annual income is $25 million. His net worth increased over the years. For instance, it was $170 million in 2022, $167 million in 2021, $152 million in 2020, $146 million in 2019, and $140 million in 2018.
Acting, direction, comedy, guest appearances, voice acting, co-ownership of sports teams, studio albums, singing, and sales of apparel are Bill Murray’s sources of income as of June 2023. Bill donated a considerable amount to Nathalie Salmon House and did magic for the low-income seniors looking for affordable houses.
Bill’s performance in ‘What About Bob’ provided him $8,000,000 in 1991. Two years later, he earned $10,000,000 from Groundhog Day. In 2011, his Rocky Palisades House was worth $2,795,000. However, his work in Rushmore provided him with only $9,000 in 2013.
The Grand Budapest Hotel made an income of $172 million in 2014, and Bill contributed to it through his comic role. He has shown how responsible he is toward society. For instance, in 1988, Bill gave $1,000 to the successful election of Bob Kerry, the Governor of Nebraska. He appreciated the Trump Tax Cuts in 2018.
The three main actors of Ghostbusters, including Bill and the film director, decided to take 30% of the film’s revenue, network licensing deals, and home video sales. Accordingly, he got $75 million ($200 million after adjusting for inflation). It was only for the first part. He got 35% of the gross of Ghostbusters 2 and $6 million as salary. Thus, Bill earned $110 million (adjusting inflation) through the sequel.
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