Harold Ramis: Ghostbusters Co-Writer and Actor Dies at 69
February 24, 2014
Harold Ramis was an American actor, writer and director. Born on November 21, 1944, in Chicago, he trained with Second City.
He co-wrote Animal House, Meatballs and Caddyshack and co-wrote and starred in Ghostbusters as Egon Spengler. He directed Groundhog Day (1993) and Analyze This.
He suffered from an autoimmune disease for years. Ramis died at his home in Glencoe, Illinois, on February 24, 2014, at age 69.
Achievements: Co-writer of Ghostbusters, director of Groundhog Day.
Birth: November 21, 1944 - Chicago, Illinois.
Profession: Actor and director.
Interesting Facts: He played Egon in Ghostbusters.