What is Bill Murray's signature role? (1 Viewer)

[Max Power]

Stealing this idea for selfish reasons. 

 

[Max Power]

I went Scrooged for the sole reason that we watch it once a year during Christmas. I still love him in that role and my family will watch that movie until I'm gone.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Other - Kingpin. 

Although it's probably Stripes. 

 

[eoMMan]

Yup, Kingpin.

Big Ern.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Yup, Kingpin.

Big Ern.

He was so great in that movie, it's ridiculous. Took what would have been a good movie and made it a classic (and the Farrelly Bros. best, IMO) 

 

[5-ish Finkle]

It's Herman J. Blumme.

John Winger comes in 2nd.

Bob Harris rounds out the top three(actually I'd put this as a tie with Kingpin).

 

[Max Power]

Other - Kingpin. 

Although it's probably Stripes. 

Come on... Kingpin.... 

He was great in it, but its no signature

 

[Harry Manback]

I thought he was brilliant in Groundhogs Day

 

[badmojo1006]

Ghostbusters

 

[The Future Champs]

Groundhog Day is his best movie, but I'd go Ghostbusters for his signature role.

 

[DropKick]

Other - Kingpin. 

Although it's probably Stripes. 

Kingpin was awesome but Caddyshack kind of defined the whole 1980's era.

Votes for GroundHog's Day are based on recency bias.  Wow.. typing that gave me a strange feeling of deja vu...

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Come on... Kingpin.... 

He was great in it, but its no signature

That's why I said it's probably Stripes. He carried that movie. 

Kingpin might be his best performance ever, though. He's absolutely perfect. 

 

[Niles Standish]

Kingpin was awesome but Caddyshack kind of defined the whole 1980's era.

Votes for GroundHog's Day are based on recency bias.  Wow.. typing that gave me a strange feeling of deja vu...

You're talking about a movie that is 24 years old!

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Kingpin was awesome but Caddyshack kind of defined the whole 1980's era.

Votes for GroundHog's Day are based on recency bias.  Wow.. typing that gave me a strange feeling of deja vu...

I thought he was at best the third funniest character in Caddyshack. It might be my favorite movie on the list, but Stripes was more of a showcase/signature role for him. 

 

[urbanhack]

Null

 

[DropKick]

I thought he was at best the third funniest character in Caddyshack. It might be my favorite movie on the list, but Stripes was more of a showcase/signature role for him. 

Little known fact that Bill could have had the lead role in Caddyshack.  He sort of got Munsoned in the deal...

 

[bostonfred]

Ghostbusters was so iconic that you still know who Ray Parker jr is. 

Caddyshack was him playing a silly character for a few minutes of screen time.  He was practically a cameo. Doesn't belong at all. 

Stripes was outstanding but didn't have the mass appeal that Ghostbusters did.  CloseStripes was a really good comedy, but Ghostbusters totally dominated the movie scene. 

Groundhog day might be his best movie but he was such an established actor by then that half the fun of the movie is watching Bill Murray,  not watching some new character played by Bill Murray.  

Kingpin and scrooged aren't nearly iconic enough to be on this list.  

 

[Amused to Death]

Kingpin was awesome but Caddyshack kind of defined the whole 1980's era.

Votes for GroundHog's Day are based on recency bias.  Wow.. typing that gave me a strange feeling of deja vu...

Agree about Caddyshack, but was his role large enough?  I'd go Stripes, Groundhog's Day or Ghostbusters.

 

[El Floppo]

Big hitter, the lama.

 

[Max Power]

Really should have added Zombieland.  Bill Murray getting killed for being Bill Murray is pretty epic...

 

[PIK95]

Groundhog Day is his best movie, but I'd go Ghostbusters for his signature role.

This.

 

[Politician Spock]

Why'd the chicken cross the road?

To get from the left to the right

He stepped out of rank, got hit by a tank

He ain't no chicken no more 

 

[Max Power]

Groundhog day will be his legacy. Once a year we're all going to watch it. 

 

[Max Power]

Although, a soft spot for the only film he directed: Quick Change. That might be quintessential Murray, directing himself in one of the most under appreciated comedies ever. 

I've never seen it, or heard about it.  I'll have to check it out soon...

 

[Zow]

Little known fact that Bill could have had the lead role in Caddyshack.  He sort of got Munsoned in the deal...

I thought they changed it bc he and chase hated each other. 

 

[Max Power]

Bill is my guy because he is a Cubs fan.  I loved seeing him in the clubhouse during the champagne celebration.

 

[Politician Spock]

Caddyshack isn't that good. It's true. 

Also, he doesn't interact with anyone in it. He's a B story that can be lifted out of the film entirely. 

Without Bill, the putt doesn't drop, completely changing the entire film. 

 

[Wrigley]

Cub Fan

 

[El Floppo]

Caddyshack isn't that good. It's true. 

Also, he doesn't interact with anyone in it. He's a B story that can be lifted out of the film entirely. 

Agree Future Champs above; Groundhog Day is a great film, but, he's All Murray in Ghostbusters. 

Although, a soft spot for the only film he directed: Quick Change. That might be quintessential Murray, directing himself in one of the most under appreciated comedies ever. 

Great call with Quick Change. The crying on the inside kind.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Tough one. I went Ghostbusters but I can't quibble with anyone who says Groundhog Day. I think he did his best acting in Rushmore and he completely steals Kingpin. 

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Really good in Life Aquatic too. 

 

[saintfool]

Probably Ghostbusters but I voted Groundhog Day. Personal favorite is a toss up between Rushmore and Quick Change.

 

[Max Power]

Really good in Life Aquatic too. 

I've never seen this... is it worth watching?

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

I've never seen this... is it worth watching?

It's a Wes Anderson movie so "no".

 

[RokNRole]

Caddyshack. Not even open for debate.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

It's a Wes Anderson movie so "no".

Lol

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

I've never seen this... is it worth watching?

Yes, but as O2O insinuated, if you don't like Wes Anderson, Bill Murray may not be able to save it for you. 

 

[JAMES!]

Tough call but I had to go Stripes.

 

[GROOT]

It's Meatballs. When you ask who are the other actors in that film...blank.

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

Caddyshack. Not even open for debate.

I agree with this, and in a way I think the comparatively short nature of the role sets it apart from the rest. He basically steals (makes) a classic film in what, 10 minutes of screen time? And he improvised the whole thing? Yeah.

 

[Max Power]

It's Meatballs. When you ask who are the other actors in that film...blank.

You were the first and only.  I thought this would get more love...

 

[RokNRole]

I agree with this, and in a way I think the comparatively short nature of the role sets it apart from the rest. He basically steals (makes) a classic film in what, 10 minutes of screen time? And he improvised the whole thing? Yeah.

I don't think anyone could touch that comedic performance. 

 

[GROOT]

You were the first and only.  I thought this would get more love...

He carries the whole film brilliantly by himself.

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

It's Meatballs. When you ask who are the other actors in that film...blank.

Chris Makepeace, Dustin Hoffman's kid, the blonde girl that was in the porn version of Alice in Wonderland...

 

[Max Power]

He carries the whole film brilliantly by himself.

Its his first mainstream role.  I liked it back in the day.  Currently Its not a classic.

 

[urbanhack]

Spies Like Us

 

[Max Power]

Everyone is missing the boat with Scooged. He was a champ....

 

[urbanhack]

He is so great he doesn't have a signature role.  

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

 

[dickey moe]

Caddyshack isn't that good. It's true. 

Also, he doesn't interact with anyone in it.

He and Ty have a tender moment discussing hybridization of Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia.