Bill Murray

When he's not crashing hipster parties in Brooklyn, Bill Murray spends his days as a transcendentally talented comedic actor. After getting his break as a cast member on Saturday Night Live's sophomore season, Murray went on to become one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. With a range as wide as the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man—whom he crossed streams to defeat in the 1984 sci-fi/comedy/horror hit Ghostbusters—Murray is master of both the deadpan and the absurd. Whether he's repeatedly waking up on the same February 2nd in Groundhog Day or chasing gophers as a dim-witted groundskeeper in Caddyshack, Murray nails every joke and subtle quirk in any given situation. He's weathered a few self-imposed exiles from acting along the way (notably after the poor reception of his pet-project drama, The Razor's Edge) by not only being a master of timing, but also by delivering some disarmingly subtle and nuanced performances later in his career, particularly his Oscar-nominated role as a disillusioned actor in Sofia Coppola's 2003 dramedy, Lost in Translation, as well as the wealthy romantic rival to Jason Schwartzman's teen protagonist in Wes Anderson's Rushmore, the first of his many collaborations with the director. Despite—or perhaps because of—his slightly off-kilter public persona, he remains one of the most respected comedic actors around.