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William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his deadpan delivery in roles ranging from studio comedies to independent dramas. He has frequently collaborated with directors Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola, and Jim Jarmusch. He has earned numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2016, Murray was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Murray was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Lucille (1921–1988), a mail-room clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II (1921–1967), a lumber salesman. He was raised in Wilmette, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. Murray and his eight siblings grew up in an Irish Catholic family. His paternal grandfather was from County Cork, while his maternal ancestors were from County Galway. Three of his siblings, John Murray, Joel Murray, and Brian Doyle-Murray, are also actors. Murray attended Regis University in Denver, Colorado, where he studied pre-med for a year. He dropped out after being arrested for marijuana possession. In 1973, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He joined the National Lampoon Radio Hour, and later appeared in the National Lampoon stage show Lemmings. In 1977, Murray joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. He quickly became one of the show's most popular cast members, known for his deadpan delivery and his ability to improvise. He left the show in 1980 to pursue a film career. Murray's first major film role was in the 1979 comedy Meatballs. He went on to star in a number of successful comedies, including Caddyshack (1980), Stripes (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), and Groundhog Day (1993). He has also starred in a number of critically acclaimed dramas, such as Lost in Translation (2003) and Broken Flowers (2005). Murray is known for his eccentric and unpredictable behavior. He has been known to disappear from sets and film projects, and he has often been quoted as saying that he doesn't like to work. However, he is also known for his generosity and his willingness to help out his fellow actors.
Private detective Elvis Apollis and his best friend Jesus De La Vega arrive at the luxurious Grand Hotel for a few days of relaxation. There, Elvis meets the beautiful writer Annabeth O’Neill, while Jesus becomes close to the temperamental Violetta Espinosa. However, their peaceful stay ends when wealthy businessman David Adams is murdered during a gala evening. Elvis discovers that almost every guest had a reason to want David dead. Hotel owner Wayne Murphy owed him money, Jeff Greenbaum had a dangerous business dispute with him, Liam Redford ended up in prison because of him, and the mysterious Douglas Dalton has been following him for months. With the help of Jesus, Elvis begins to uncover lies, hidden relationships, and old secrets connected to the hotel’s history. All the evidence gradually points to Wayne Murphy, who had the greatest motive and the ability to commit the murder. However, at the final gathering of the guests, Elvis reveals that Wayne was merely a set-up victim. The real killer is the seemingly friendly Michael Braddock, a former police officer and head of hotel security. David Adams caused Michael's father's death years ago and then used bribes and false evidence to sweep the whole case under the rug. Michael got a job at the hotel, waited for David's return for years, and during a storm, he prepared the perfect murder. He used the security system, secret corridors, and directed the evidence against Wayne. However, Elvis discovers the only flaw in his plan: Michael knew a detail about the murder scene that neither the police nor the other guests could have known. Michael tries to escape through a secret corridor, but Elvis and Jesus catch him after a dramatic chase. After solving the case, the Grand Hotel reopens. Elvis finally asks Annabeth out on a real date, and Jesus leaves with Violetta. Although their planned vacation ended in murder, both detectives leave the hotel with someone who might make them happy to return to it one day.
