Top 10
Phil Conners, Groundhog Day - One of the greatest comedies ever made and Bill was beyond awesome in this role. Do I really need to say more?Dr. Peter Vankman, Ghostbusters - You knew this character was going to be special from the first time we met him when he was electrocuting a young guy while hitting on a young woman. From there it only got better.
Carl Spackler, Caddyshack - I don't know a single golfer who hasn't quoted Carl Spackler at least once while out on the links.
Ernie McCracken, Kingpin - One of many of Bill's highly underrated performances. A fun bit of trivia, Bill actually got a strike on the last ball he rolled in the final match and the crowd's reaction was quite genuine.
Bob Wiley, What About Bob? - A very obscure movie, but a highly entertaining one. Bill played Bob, a crazy person who crashed his therapist's vacation and through his wackiness got into all sorts of fun trouble. If you haven't seen this movie I suggest you check it out.
Frank Cross, Scrooged - I don't understand how this movie isn't brought up more in the discussion of Best Christmas Movies Ever. Seriously, it was incredible.
Himself, Zombieland - I'm terrified of zombies (mostly because of all the fictional monsters, I feel that they are the most likely to actually happen), but Bill's small part in this movie as he turns into the undead was perfect.
Bob Harris, Lost in Translation - Somehow, Bill has only been nominated for an Oscar once in his career and it was for this role. While I thought this movie was a little boring, Bill did an amazing job.
Herman Blume, Rushmore - This was one of many roles Bill took in a Wes Anderson movie and it was my favorite of his roles, so I had to put it on this list.
Wallace Ritchie, The Man Who Knew Too Little - This movie is highly underrated. It is funny from beginning to end as Bill plays an American schlub who accidentally becomes a secret agent and bumbles his way into saving the day. Watch this movie now. Do it.
Bottom 5
None. Bill Murray is so awesome that I refuse to make fun of any of his roles.
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