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Harold Ramis was an American actor, director, writer, and comedian. He was best known for his roles in Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, and Caddyshack. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 21, 1944. Ramis began his career as a writer and actor on the television show SCTV in 1976. He went on to write and direct several successful films, including National Lampoon's Vacation, Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day, and Analyze This. He also wrote and directed the cult classic Caddyshack. Ramis was married twice and had three children. He died on February 24, 2014, at the age of 69. At the time of his death, Ramis had an estimated net worth of $50 million. He earned his wealth through his successful career in film and television. He also earned money from his writing and directing credits.

Popular As Harold Allen Ramis
Occupation writer,actor,producer
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 21 November 1944
Birthday 21 November
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death February 24, 2014
Died Place Glencoe, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Harold Ramis Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Harold Ramis height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .

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Height 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Who Is Harold Ramis's Wife?

His wife is Anne Plotkin (m. 1967-1984) Erica Mann (m. 1989)

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Wife Anne Plotkin (m. 1967-1984) Erica Mann (m. 1989)
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Children Mollie Israel, Violet Ramis, Daniel Hayes Ramis, Julian Arthur Ramis

Harold Ramis Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Harold Ramis worth at the age of 70 years old? Harold Ramis’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated Harold Ramis's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Writer

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Timeline

2016

Two years after his death, The Second City founded the Harold Ramis Film School in his honor, the first film school to focus solely on film comedy (2016).

2015

The Writers Guild of America posthumously honored him with their lifetime achievement award, the Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement (2015).

2004

He was awarded a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame at 6338 Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis, Illinois on May 16, 2004.

1993

Said in an interview that his working relationship with actor Bill Murray ended while filming Groundhog Day (1993) due to differing views on what the film should be about (Murray wanted it to be more philosophical, Ramis wanted it to be a comedy). Ramis also cites that Murray's real life personal problems at the time (specifically the ending of his first marriage) was having a ripple effect on his behavior at work as another factor in the unfortunate ending of their working relationship.

1990

Had three children: daughter Violet Ramis (born in 1977), with ex-wife Anne Ramis, and sons Julian Arthur Ramis (born on May 10, 1990) and Daniel Ramis (Daniel Hayes Ramis) (born on August 10, 1994), with wife Erica Mann.

1985

Had no involvement with National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), as he was busy working on Ghostbusters (1984).

1984

The proton packs worn in Ghostbusters (1984) were much heavier than they looked, and some were heavier than others depending on what a scene demanded while filming. According to director Ivan Reitman, none of the actors enjoyed wearing the packs, but Harold complained the least (Reitman would not say which actor complained the most).

1981

Had appeared with Bill Murray in four films: Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters 2 (1989) and Groundhog Day (1993).

1979

After that, he worked as writer with Ivan as producer on Meatballs (1979), Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters 2 (1989) and acted in the latter three.

1978

His Hollywood debut came when he collaborated on the script for National Lampoon's National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) which was produced by Ivan Reitman.

1976

By 1976, he was head writer and a regular performer on the top Canadian comedy series SCTV (1976).

1975

Teamed with John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Bill Murray on "The National Lampoon Show" but, unlike the others, was not asked by Lorne Michaels to join Saturday Night Live (1975). Harold went to SCTV (1976) instead.

1969

In 1969, he joined Chicago's Second City's Improvisational Theatre Troupe before moving to New York to help write and perform in "The National Lampoon Show" with other Second City graduates including John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Bill Murray.

1968

Once worked at a public school in Chicago, Illinois (1968). Attempted graduate school for a week, which did not pan out.

1966

Attended and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri (1966). He later received an honorary degree (Doctor of Arts) from the university (1993).

1962

Attended and graduated from Nicholas Senn High School in Chicago, Illinois (1962).

1944

Born on November 21, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, Harold Allen Ramis got his start in comedy as Playboy magazine's joke editor and reviewer.

1941

He was first hired to write a draft for 1941 (1979), but was fired due to creative differences between John Milius and Steven Spielberg.