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Brian Doyle-Murray

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Brian Doyle-Murray

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Born October 31, 1945Age 81

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Brian Doyle-Murray is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter with roots in The Second City and National Lampoon. He wrote for Saturday Night Live and appeared as a featured player, including a season anchoring its SNL Newsbreak segment. His sketch career also includes writing for SCTV.

Doyle-Murray co-wrote Caddyshack and appeared in the film, beginning a long run of screen comedy roles that includes Groundhog Day and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. His television work ranges from The Middle and Sullivan & Son to animation, where he voices the Flying Dutchman on SpongeBob SquarePants.

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