Bill Murray's Net Worth Is $140 Million - Know His Income and Earning Sources

Everybody wants to break out of their boring, monotonous schedule sometimes and have a laugh or two. Comedians never fail to do just that, and we are lucky to have amazing ones in our era. The American comedian and actor Bill Murray's net worth is estimated to be $140 million, which he has amassed from his hugely successful career in a comedy troupe and also in the movie industry.

The quirky, yet terrifically funny comedian, Bill Murray was born on September 21, 1950, in Illinois, the United States. He grew up alongside his brothers, John, Brian Doyle, and Joel Murray, reading children's biographies and working as a golf caddy. Bill Murray has been married twice before, to Jennifer Butler for 11 years and Margaret Kelly for 15 years. While with Kelly he had two sons, Homer Murray and Luke Murray, with Butler he had four, Cooper Murray, Caleb Murray, Jackson Murray and Lincoln Murray.

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Net Worth and Sources of Income

Considered by many as one of the greatest comedians of all time, Bill Murray is quite an inspiration. Although he was born to an impoverished family and had to take some pretty rough blows growing up, he went on to become a comedy prodigy.

Bill Murray's net worth is estimated to be a staggering $140 million, which he has acquired from his career as a comedian and an actor. He had always been extremely dedicated, passionate, and resilient, which is precisely the reason he stands at the very top.

Income from Comedy

As stated earlier, life wasn't really kind to Bill. However, things started to look brighter when he got an invitation from his older brother, Brian Murray, to join in at The Second City in Chicago, an improvisational comedy troupe.

He studied there and sharpened up his skills, which subsequently led to Murray being recruited by John Belushi. This meant that he was going to be featured on The National Lampoon Radio Hour. More or less, this is the reason a large chunk of Bill Murray's net worth comprises of his earnings from the troupe he joined.

The talented Bill's emerging popularity propelled him to newer heights. Bill Murray's earnings spiked up as he snagged a role as one of the cast members of the ABC's Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell. Then followed his arrival in NBC's Saturday Night Live and SNL. 

Income from Movies

The multitalented comedian, Bill Murray's fortune, also heavily comes from his critically acclaimed roles in movies. The Emmy Award-Winning actor's career skyrocketed with his debut role in the comedy Meatballs, which grossed a total of $43 million, according to BoxOfficeMojo. Nevertheless, the list extends further; a list of Bill Murray's movies are mentioned here alongside their box office collections.

Movies	Box Office Collection
Ghostbusters 1 & 2	$295 million + $215 million
What About Bob?	$63 million
Groundhog Day	$70 million
Stripes	$85 million

The '80s and '90s were a golden era for the 69-year-old actor, Bill Murray who banked in gigantic amounts from his share of his massively successful movies. His jaw-dropping resume and Golden Globe nominations secured his place among the best in the Hollywood industry. Gifted with an incredible gift of humor and sharp-witted comedy, Murray's reflection of professionalism and class was evidently visible in many comedic films.

Income from Radio and Video Games

Many might be unaware of this but, Bill Murray contributed to Ghostbusters: The Video Game, released in 2009 with his voice role of Dr. Oeter Venkman. Added to that, he later dubbed the same character in the game titled Lego Dimensions. Both these games were widely successful among the gaming community, and it must have helped Bill Murray rake in some serious amount of cash.

While Murray is gifted with acting and humor, he is also a proficient and eloquent speaker. This very skill landed him a place in The National Lampoon Radio Hour, a comedy radio show which is sure to have added a commendable income to Murray's net worth.

Income from Business Partnerships

Apart from showbiz and comedy troupes, Bill has also actively participated in partnerships of baseball teams. As of now, he is a part-owner of many baseball teams, including St. Paul Saints and the Charleston RiverDogs, the Hudson Valley Renegades, and the Brockton Rox.

Furthermore, he has also invested in a number of other minor league teams in the past, including the Fort Myers Miracle, Utica Blue Sox, the Salt Lake Sting, the Salt Lake City Trappers, and the Catskill Cougars. Hence we can be pretty confident of the fact that Bill Murray's income from this venture must be extremely hefty.

Bill Murray Has Some Serious Assets To His Name

With a fortune of $140 million, it's no wonder that he owns numerous properties. According to Virtual Globetrotting, one of Bill Murray's houses is situated in Palisades, New York, worth a staggering $4.9 million. Moreover, he also owns a gorgeous home in Malibu, California, which also must be worth an arm and a leg.

And well, for Zombieland fans, the 2 acre Hollywood mansion depicted in the movie is on the market. With six balconies, a mosaic-tiled pool, seven kitchens, a large wine cellar, nine bedrooms, this place is the definition of opulence. Now before you pack your bag and hustle, we should tell you that the mansion is priced at $19.9 million. 

With all the money and fortune, it doesn't come off as a surprise to see Bill enjoying a comfortable lifestyle. And as he is still doing very good in his career, Bill's fortune is sure to rise up even more in the upcoming days.  

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