Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis Profile Photo

Characters played by Harold Ramis

Ben's Dad — Knocked Up (2007)

Supportive father thrilled by Ben's impending fatherhood.

Dr. Egon Spengler (archive footage) (uncredited) — Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Archival appearance of the original scientist.

Egon Spengler — Ghostbusters (1984)

Brilliant, stoic parapsychologist and original Ghostbuster.

Dr. Egon Spengler — Ghostbusters II (1989)

Deceased founder whose legacy guides the new generation.

Russell Ziskey — Stripes (1981)

Russell Ziskey is John Winger's best friend and a vocational ESL teacher who joins the Army at John's urging. After briefly going AWOL, he accepts punishment and later stops John from deserting. He remains John's closest partner through training, the Italy mission, and the rescue operation.

Alan Appleby — Stealing Home (1988)

Alan Appleby is Billy Wyatt's longtime friend who reconnects with him in the present. He spends the night with Billy reminiscing and carousing while they drive around in Katie Chandler's car with her ashes, helping Billy confront the unresolved question of what to do with them.

Car salesman (voice) (uncredited) — National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

Voice actor for dealership advertisement.

L'Chaim — Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

A Jewish record executive who discovers Dewey at a nightclub and initially disciplines him. Dewey's performance of Walk Hard miraculously restores his religious faith and launches his music career.

Zeke — Heavy Metal (1981)

Companion figure in the HM2000 adventure.

Steven Buchner — Baby Boom (1987)

Steven Buchner is J.C. Wiatt’s investment banker boyfriend at the beginning of the story. He shares her career-focused lifestyle and has no desire to become a parent, so he refuses to participate in raising Elizabeth. Their different priorities lead to an amicable breakup, after which Steven moves out and J.C. commits herself to motherhood.

Career Overview

Harold Ramis has 88 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Ghostbusters with 5 titles. Signature works include Groundhog Day, Bedazzled, National Lampoon's Vacation. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
88
Birth Date
1944-11-21
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q286890), public domain (CC0).