Harold Ramis was the director of the 1993 comedy film Groundhog Day. He was an American actor, director, and writer who was best known for his work in comedy films such as Ghostbusters, Stripes, and Caddyshack. Ramis was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1944 and began his career as a writer for the television series SCTV. He went on to direct and write several successful films, including Groundhog Day, which was nominated for two Academy Awards.