Harold Ramis
Film director · 2 films (1993–2002)
Harold Ramis is a director whose work here spans Groundhog Day (1993) to Analyze That (2002), across comedy and romance. All 181 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Harold Allen Ramis was an American actor and filmmaker, specializing in comedy. His best-known film acting roles are as Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters (1984) and Russell Ziskey in Stripes (1981), both of which he co-wrote.
Born 21 November 1944 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · died 24 February 2014
Directing style
Harold Ramis anchors his visual storytelling in a highly naturalistic, character-driven frame, favoring eye-level medium shots that keep the viewer at a conversational distance. He relies heavily on shallow depth of field to subtly isolate performers within balanced interior and exterior settings, which are illuminated primarily by practical fixtures and natural sunlight. The color palette leans toward muted, desaturated cool tones, deep blues, and earthy grays, grounding the comedic and light-fantasy narratives in a surprisingly sober, occasionally tense atmosphere.
Awards
- BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay · 1994
- Earle Grey Award · 1995
Films directed by Harold Ramis
About Harold Ramis
When was Harold Ramis born?
Harold Ramis was born on 21 November 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and died on 24 February 2014.
What films has Harold Ramis directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Groundhog Day (1993) and Analyze That (2002).
What awards has Harold Ramis won?
BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay (1994) and Earle Grey Award (1995).
Search every frame of Harold Ramis’s films
All 181 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Harold Ramis — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.