See How the 'Groundhog Day' Cast Changed 28 Years Later
Then: Bill Murray
Before Groundhog Day, the Saturday Night Live alumnus had previously worked with director Harold Ramis on films like Caddyshack and Ghostbusters, but he wasn't the only actor vying for the role of weatherman Phil Connors. Tom Hanks, Chevy Chase, Michael Keaton, and Kevin Kline were also considered for the part.
Now: Bill Murray
Bill Murray, 70, has since worked on a number of critically acclaimed projects. The actor appeared in Lost in Translation and Hyde Park on Hudson as well as a slew of Wes Anderson films like Rushmore, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and Moonrise Kingdom.
Then: Andie MacDowell
Prior to portraying producer Rita Hanson, Andie MacDowell got her start modelling for brands like Calvin Klein, Armani, and Yves Saint Laurent. She also appeared in 1984's Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes; 1989's Sex, Lies, and Videotape; and 1990's Greencard.
Now: Andie MacDowell
Post-Groundhog Day, Andie MacDowell co-starred with Hugh Grant in Four Weddings and a Funeral and transitioned to the small screen for series like Jane by Design and Cedar Cove. The 62-year-old has also served as a spokeswoman for L'Oréal for more the 30 years!
Then: Chris Elliot
Comedian Chris Elliot launched his career in the '80s playing a number of recurring characters on Late Night with David Letterman, which helped him segue into the sitcom Get a Life and his role as Larry the cameraman in Groundhog Day.
Now: Chris Elliot
A year after the film, Elliot nabbed a spot on the Saturday Night Live cast. He also landed recurring parts in Everybody Loves Raymond, You've Reached the Elliots, How I Met Your Mother, and The King of Queens. Most recently, you've seen him as the bumbling mayor Roland Schitt in Schitt's Creek.
Then: Stephen Tobolowsky
Ned Ryerson — the insurance agent and Phil's high school acquaintance — is just one of more than 200 film and TV appearances for veteran actor Stephen Tobolowsky. Before getting punched by Bill Murray, Tobolowsky had parts in Spaceballs, Thelma & Louise, and Basic Instinct.
Now: Stephen Tobolowsky
Other places you'll see Tobolowsky include Memento, Freaky Friday, Miss Congeniality 2, Failure to Launch, The Time Traveller's Wife as well as episodes of The Mindy Project, The Goldbergs, Justified, Californication, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. No wonder he looks so familiar!
Then: Brian Doyle-Murray
In Groundhog Day, Brian Doyle-Murray plays groundhog wrangler Buster Green, but he had previously worked with his older brother on Saturday Night Live, Caddyshack, and Ghostbusters II. Yep, he's related to Bill Murray! To avoid confusion with the Tony-winning actor Brian Murray, he adopted his grandmother's maiden name Doyle as well.
Now: Brian Doyle-Murray
In addition to appearing in sitcoms like The Middle and Sullivan & Son, Doyle-Murray is an accomplished voice actor. He's The Flying Dutchman on Spongebob Squarepants!
Wait ... Roland Schitt is in the movie?!