- Born
- Birth nameBrian Murray
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Brian Doyle-Murray was born on October 31, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Caddyshack (1980), JFK (1991) and Groundhog Day (1993). He has been married to Christina Stauffer since August 28, 2000.
- SpouseChristina Stauffer(August 28, 2000 - present)
- ParentsLucille MurrayEdward J. Murray
- RelativesJoel Murray(Sibling)John Murray(Sibling)Luke Murray(Niece or Nephew)Homer Murray(Niece or Nephew)Bill Murray(Sibling)
- Gravelly voice
- Often plays bosses/managers/business owners/millionaires.
- "Doyle" is his grandmother's maiden name. He added it to his name to avoid confusion with Brian Murray.
- Acted in 2 different movies in the "Vacation" series playing 2 different characters. Had a small role in Vacation (1983) as the Kamp Komfort Clerk, and a larger role in Christmas Vacation (1989) as Clark Griswold's boss Frank Shirley.
- Was offered a role in National Lampoon's Animal House (1978).
- As of February 2022, he is the only person still alive who helped write the script for Caddyshack (1980). His co-writer Douglas Kenney died in 1980 only one month after the film's release, while his good friend, co/writer and director Harold Ramis passed away in 2014.
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