Brian Doyle-Murray
Actor · Writer
Known for
Brian Doyle-Murray is an American actor, writer, and older brother of Bill Murray, born in Chicago, Illinois. A veteran of the original 'Saturday Night Live' writing staff, he has spent decades as a dependable comic character actor, memorably playing the curmudgeonly greenskeeper Ty Webb's rival Judge Smails-adjacent groundskeeper Buster Green in 'Groundhog Day' and voicing recurring roles on 'Family Guy'. He also appeared in '17 Again' and the long-running 'Supernatural'. His gravelly delivery and everyman presence have made him a fixture of American film comedy for generations.
Brian Doyle-Murray
Actor · Writer
Brian Doyle-Murray is an American actor, writer, and older brother of Bill Murray, born in Chicago, Illinois. A veteran of the original 'Saturday Night Live' writing staff, he has spent decades as a dependable comic character actor, memorably playing the curmudgeonly greenskeeper Ty Webb's rival Judge Smails-adjacent groundskeeper Buster Green in 'Groundhog Day' and voicing recurring roles on 'Family Guy'. He also appeared in '17 Again' and the long-running 'Supernatural'. His gravelly delivery and everyman presence have made him a fixture of American film comedy for generations.
Movies (54 titles)
Plays Buster
Groundhog Day
1993
Plays Kamp Komfort Clerk
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983
Plays Psychiatrist
Ghostbusters II
1989
Plays Frank Shirley
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
1989
Plays Janitor
17 Again
2009
Plays Handyman
As Good as It Gets
1997
Plays Priest
Bedazzled
2000
Plays Jack Ruby
JFK
1991
Plays Cousin Edgar
Stuart Little
1999
Plays Reverend
Sixteen Candles
1984
Plays Earl Cross
Scrooged
1988
Plays Noah Vanderhoff
Wayne's World
1992
Writer
Plays Lou Loomis
Caddyshack
1980
Plays Old Beagle (voice)
Doctor Dolittle
1998
Plays Monsignor Ratliffe
The Three Stooges
2012
Plays Billy Berg
Passion Play
2011
Plays Ernie
Snow Dogs
2002
Plays Brian
Nothing but Trouble
1991
Plays Uncle Morty
Daddy Day Camp
2007
Plays Randy J. Cheeks
Flubber
Plays Professor
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!
1998
Plays Foreman Dave
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
1997
Plays Walt
Multiplicity
1996
Plays Mayor
Pistol Pete
1996
Plays Colonel Tolliver
Head Office
1985
Writer
Plays Voit Zerbe
Club Paradise
1986
Plays Shaw
Legal Eagles
1986
Plays Baloo the Bear (voice)
The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story
1998
Plays Wittgenstein (voice)
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue
1997
Plays Frank Holliday
Christmas Under Wraps
2014
Plays Flying Dutchman / Dutchbomb / Atomic Dutchman (voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghouls Fools
2011
Plays Detective
Fuzz
1972
Plays Tow Truck Driver
Drowning Mona
2000
Plays Gnome (Voice)
Yellow Bird
2023
Plays The Flying Dutchman (voice)
SpongeBob vs. the Big One
2009
Plays Wittgenstein (voice)
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998
Plays Piedmont
The Razor's Edge
1984
Plays Red Savage
Waiting for Guffman
1997
Plays Coach Evans
How I Got Into College
1989
Plays Harry
Jury Duty
1995
Plays Preacher
The Beaver Gets a Boner
1985
Plays Bruce the 1st
Brand New Old Love
2017
Plays Skunk
Cabin Boy
1994
Plays Tomato Face
A Gentleman's Game
2002
Plays Stagehand
The Late Bloomer
2016
Plays Mr. Jones
The Experts
1989
Plays Johnny's Father
Small White House
1990
Plays Brian Stills
Modern Problems
1981
Plays Flying Dutchman (voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom
2019
Plays Harvey Miken
Eye of the Hurricane
2012
TV Shows (55 titles)
Plays Coach Tiffany Gills (voice)
My Gym Partner's a Monkey
2005
Plays Captain K'nuckles (voice)
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
2008
Plays Leo Andromedos (voice)
Lloyd in Space
2001
Plays (voice)
Teamo Supremo
2002
Plays Gus Borden
Get a Life
1990
Plays Hank Murphy
Sullivan & Son
2012
Plays Mr. Ehlert
The Middle
2009
Plays Sergeant Bill Hampton
Bakersfield P.D.
1993
Plays John MacKinney
Good Sports
1991
Plays Flying Dutchman (voice)
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
Plays Charlie (voice)
The Goode Family
2009
Plays Finn McBride
Love & Money
1999
Plays Jungle George (voice)
Pigs Next Door
2000
Plays Finnie
The George Wendt Show
1995
Plays Stuart Franklin
Between Brothers
1997
Plays Bob Kruger
Lodge 49
2018
Plays Mel Sanger
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Mr. Pesky (voice)
The Buzz on Maggie
2005
Plays Flying Dutchman (voice)
The Patrick Star Show
2021
Plays Mr. Savitsky
Yes, Dear
2000
Plays Jack (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Salty / Bidder #2 (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays George Huntzinger
Veep
2012
Plays Jacob / Giant Peanut Butter Cup (voice)
Motorcity
2012
Plays Flying Dutchman (voice)
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
2021
Plays Agnes Delrooney (voice)
Duckman
1994
Plays Artie Bauman (voice)
Justice League
2001
Plays Testosterone (voice)
Nightmare Ned
1997
Plays Bernie Fusterillio (voice)
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004
Plays Kam Koerner
Rocket Power
1999
Latest Trailers
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The Christmas Letter
Full Filmography 109
The Patrick Star Show
Flying Dutchman (voice)
2025Season 4
The Christmas Letter
Tony
2024
Yellow Bird
Gnome (Voice)
2023
The Patrick Star Show
Flying Dutchman (voice)
2021Season 1
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
Flying Dutchman (voice)
2021Season 1
SpongeBob SquarePants
Flying Dutchman (voice)
2020Season 13
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom
Flying Dutchman (voice)
2019
SpongeBob SquarePants
Flying Dutchman (voice)
2019Season 12
Lodge 49
Bob Kruger
2018–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brian Doyle-Murray and where are they from?
Brian Doyle-Murray is 81 years old, born on October 31, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Brian Doyle-Murray?
Brian Doyle-Murray is best known for roles in Groundhog Day, 17 Again, Ghostbusters II.
How many movies has Brian Doyle-Murray been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Brian Doyle-Murray has appeared in 54 movies and 55 TV shows.
What was Brian Doyle-Murray's first movie?
The career of Brian Doyle-Murray began with Fuzz (1972).
What is Brian Doyle-Murray's most recent movie or series?
Brian Doyle-Murray's most recent release is The Christmas Letter, which premiered on November 9, 2024.
What TV shows has Brian Doyle-Murray appeared in?
On television, Brian Doyle-Murray has appeared in Supernatural, Family Guy, SpongeBob SquarePants, Adventure Time.
Brian Doyle-Murray
1945-10-31 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brian Doyle-Murray (born Brian Murray, October 31, 1945) is an American comedian, screenwriter, actor and voice artist. He is the older brother of actor/comedian Bill Murray and has acted together with him in several films, including Caddyshack, Scrooged, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, The Razor's Edge and Groundhog Day.