Harold Ramis was like the god father of comedy. His films were sure to make you laugh if not , you probably didn't have a since of humor! Movie fans should know exactly who he was and what an impact he will leave on comedies to come. Who is Harold Ramis? some might ask. 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 and Russell Ziskey in Stripes; he also co-wrote both films. There have been very few voices in comedic film more important than Harold Ramis. Over decades, on both sides of the camera, Ramis’ prolific career saw him at the helm or as part of the production of some of the most influential comedy films of all time. Even if his career began and ended with any one of Ghostbusters, Stripes, Animal House, Groundhog Day or Caddyshack, he would still have been an influential talent in comedy. The fact that he was a driving force behind all of these films, and more, is a staggering testament to the man’s talents.
Ramis got his start working in a mental institution and as a newspaper writer in his early years. What better combo than a mental institution and writing for a newspaper give you better comedy training? ha! Ramis began studying with the Second City improvisation troupe and his comedy career began to flourish taking him everywhere from being a joke editor and writer for Playboy to a writer and performer with Second City’s classic sketch comedy program SCTV. His legacy will surely live on for decades to come, being known as one of the best writers for comedy of all time. Sadly his life had to end so so soon, because at the time of his death it was said that he was working on Ghostbusters 3! Now that would have been a good one. May his soul rest in peace and his works live in infamy.
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