# “He was something”: the actor so good Bill Murray could only describe them as “God”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/he-was-something-the-actor-so-good-bill-murray-could-only-describe-them-as-god/
- Published: 2026-11-05T18:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T18:42:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/actor-so-good-bill-murray-could-only-describe-as-god/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment

## Key points

- Murray called Charlie Chaplin “God”.
- He said Buster Keaton deserves equal attention.
- He admired Keaton’s physical comedy and Chaplin’s dinner-roll dance.

## Summary

Bill Murray has praised silent-film stars Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, describing Chaplin as “God” and saying Keaton deserves equal attention. His comments highlight how he admires both performers despite identifying more strongly with Keaton.

Murray singled out Keaton’s dangerous physical comedy and the expressive quality of his acting, while praising Chaplin’s beauty and the dinner-roll dance in *The Gold Rush*. The article uses Murray’s assessment to illustrate that he can set aside his personal preference and recognise the achievements of both actors.

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