What is brian doyle-murray?

Brian Doyle-Murray is an American actor, comedian, and writer, known for his distinctive voice and character roles, often playing grumpy or eccentric figures.

  • Early Life and Family: Born in Chicago, Illinois, he comes from a large Irish-Catholic family, several members of which are also involved in the entertainment industry. His brothers include actors Bill Murray, Joel Murray, and John Murray.

  • Career: Doyle-Murray began his career as a comedy writer and performer, including work with Second City, a renowned improv comedy troupe.

  • Saturday Night Live: He was a writer and occasional performer on Saturday Night Live during its early years (1979-1982).

  • Film Roles: He has appeared in numerous films, often in supporting roles, including Caddyshack (which he co-wrote), National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Groundhog Day, Wayne's World, Multiplicity, As Good as It Gets, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. He frequently collaborates with his brother, Bill Murray.

  • Television Roles: Doyle-Murray has a long and prolific career in television, with recurring roles in shows like Get a Life, The Martin Short Show, Yes, Dear, Still Standing, The Middle, Sullivan & Son, and Lodge 49. He also lends his voice to animated series, including SpongeBob SquarePants as the Flying Dutchman.

  • Writing Credits: Beyond Caddyshack and SNL, Doyle-Murray has writing credits on other projects throughout his career.