Bill Murray’s most successful movies and awards all time

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Bill Murray's most successful movies and awards all time

The Jungle Book (2016) – A live-action/CGI remake of the 1967 animated film, where Bill Murray voiced the character Baloo. The film grossed a total of $953.554 million at the box office.

Ghostbusters (1984) – A supernatural comedy film where Murray played Dr. Peter Venkman.

Tootsie (1982) – Murray had a memorable role in this film, which grossed a total of $177.2 million at the box office.

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) – A comedy-drama directed by Wes Anderson, featuring Murray among an ensemble cast. The film grossed a total of $163.5 million at the box office.

Zombieland (2009) – Murray appears in a memorable cameo in this post-apocalyptic comedy, which has become a cult favorite.

Caddyshack (1980) – A comedy about golf where Murray played a memorable supporting role as a groundskeeper.

Lost in Translation (2003) – A dramedy that emphasizes drama over comedy, featuring Murray in a leading role that earned him critical acclaim.

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) – Another collaboration with Wes Anderson, where Murray plays a character in an ensemble cast.

Which Bill Murray’s movie won an Oscar?

Bill Murray has never won an Academy Award. But, he was nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Lost in Translation” (2003), a film directed by Sofia Coppola. In the movie, Murray plays Bob Harris, an aging actor who forms a bond with a younger woman, played by Scarlett Johansson, while they are both in Tokyo. Despite the critical acclaim for his performance in this role, Murray did not win the Oscar; the award went to Sean Penn for his performance in “Mystic River” that year.

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Awards won by Bill Murray:

Golden Globe Award – He won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for “Lost in Translation” in 2004.
BAFTA Award – Murray received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Lost in Translation”.

Independent Spirit Award – He has won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for “Lost in Translation” and was also awarded for his role in “Rushmore”.

Satellite Award – He has won Satellite Awards for his performances.

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA – He won the NSFC Award for Best Actor for “Lost in Translation” and Best Supporting Actor for “Rushmore”.

New York Film Critics Circle Awards – He won the NYFCC Award for Best Actor for “Lost in Translation” and Best Supporting Actor for “Rushmore”.

Online Film Critics Society Awards – He won the OFCS Award for Best Actor for “Lost in Translation”.

Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards – He won the SEFCA Award for Best Ensemble for “The Grand Budapest Hotel”.

Mark Twain Prize for American Humor – In 2016, Murray was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which is an award given to individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist best known as Mark Twain.