Peter Venkman — Ghostbusters Character Profile

About Peter Venkman

Charismatic parapsychologist and lead Ghostbuster known for his wit and skepticism.

Peter Venkman — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Proton pack operation, Ghost containment, Leadership, Negotiation

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 9.5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Affiliations

• Ghostbusters universe

Quick Facts about Peter Venkman

Occupation

scientist, psychologist, ghost hunter

Nationality

American

Peter Venkman appears in 4 titles

• Ghostbusters (1984)
• Ghostbusters II (1989) — character page
• Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) — character page
• Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Bill Murray

Appears in

Ghostbusters (1984)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• Peter Venkman — related — Janine Melnitz (Annie Potts)
• Peter Venkman — related — Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson)
• Peter Venkman — Alliance Teammate — Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd)

  Co-founders and partners in the Ghostbusters business.

• Peter Venkman — Alliance Teammate — Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis)

  Original academic partners and business co-founders.

• Peter Venkman — Romantic Love Interest — Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver)

  Peter pursues a romantic connection with Dana during her investigation.

• Peter Venkman — Conflict Adversary — Walter Peck (William Atherton)

  EPA inspector clashes with Peter over regulatory compliance.

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• Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis)
• Male Student (Steven Tash)
• Louis Tully (Rick Moranis)
• Walter Peck (William Atherton)
• Dean Yager (Jordan Charney)
• Janine Melnitz (Annie Potts)
• Library Administrator (John Rothman)
• Larry King (Larry King)
• Violinist (Timothy Carhart)
• Librarian (Alice Drummond)