Kingpin: Directed by Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly. With Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, Bill Murray. A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.

Bill Murray is his adversary, "Big Ern" McCracken, whose bad toupee seems to have a life of its own. Murray is wonderful in this role with his cocky and pompous attitude. There are certain scenes of his character in a television commercial that are quite literally, marvelous.

Bill Murray really bowled three strikes in a row in the scene where his character, Ernie McCracken does the same. The crowd's reaction is genuine and is actually for Murray. Woody Harrelson, on the other hand, was a terrible bowler and according to the Farrelly brothers maybe got one or two strikes throughout the filming.

Bill Murray is an American actor, comedian, and writer. The fifth of nine children, he was born William James Murray in Wilmette, Illinois, to Lucille (Collins), a mailroom clerk, and Edward Joseph Murray II, who sold lumber.

Bill Murray in Kingpin (1996)

Bill Murray's unexpected bowling skills stole the show in Kingpin's intense Reno championship scene. Farrelly brothers faced challenges keeping over 1000 extras engaged during filming but Murray's charisma saved the day.

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Bill Murray in Kingpin (1996)

Bill Murray and Woody Harrelson in Kingpin (1996)

Bill Murray Filmography. by gallowaychris1 • Created 12 years ago • Modified 9 years ago. List activity. 48K views • 435 this week. ... Kingpin. 1996 1h 54m PG-13. 6.9 (93K) Rate. 43 Metascore. A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.