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Who is Bill Murray’s basketball coach son, Luke Murray? The Ghostbusters actor showed up to support his second eldest child at a Connecticut Huskies game and is ‘very proud’ of the 38-year-old

Proud dad: actor Bill Murray and his son Luke Murray. Photo: @coachlukemurray/Instagram
Proud dad: actor Bill Murray and his son Luke Murray. Photo: @coachlukemurray/Instagram

  • Comedian-actor Bill Murray was just spotted showing support for his son Luke as he lead the Connecticut Huskies to victory in the NCAA Tournament – but is he as funny as his famous father?
  • Although Luke hasn’t pursued an acting career like his Groundhog Day dad, he has found his passion as an assistant coach, joining Dan Hurley’s staff at UConn in 2021

Comedian-actor Bill Murray has been spotted showing support for his son Luke as he lead the Connecticut Huskies to victory in the NCAA Tournament on March 22, according to British media.

It’s not the first time Murray has attended his son’s games in recent years, having previously told reporters: “I’m very proud of this boy, he’s a wonderful kid and he’s worked very hard,” according to People.

Although Luke hasn’t pursued an acting career like his Hollywood veteran father, he has found his passion as an assistant coach, joining coach Dan Hurley’s staff at UConn in 2021.
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Here’s everything we know about Bill Murray’s son:

Luke Murray is Bill Murray’s second eldest son

Luke Murray is Ghostbusters actor Bill Murray’s second oldest son. Photo: UConn Huskies
Luke Murray is Ghostbusters actor Bill Murray’s second oldest son. Photo: UConn Huskies

Luke Murray is the second eldest son of six children. Per People, he was born on April 1, 1985 to Bill Murray and his first wife Margaret Kelly. Murray and Kelly were together from 1981 to 1996.

He’s a basketball coach

Luke Murray has worked as a basketball coach at several top US universities. Photo: @coachlukemurray/Instagram
Luke Murray has worked as a basketball coach at several top US universities. Photo: @coachlukemurray/Instagram
Luke Murray currently works as an assistant coach for the University of Connecticut’s men’s basketball team. As seen in his LinkedIn bio, he previously served as an assistant coach at other prestigious schools including the University of Louisville, the University of Rhode Island and Xavier University.