20 Films You Didn't Realise Ghostbusters Actors Were In

They ain't afraid of no cameos.

By K.J. Stewart /

Ghostbusters is arguably the greatest comedy horror movie ever made and was a major platform for the rise to mega-stardom for the likes of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. 1989's Ghostbusters II was nowhere near as good, as it was aimed more at children and felt like a less funny, watered-down version of the original, but it proved to be nearly as popular as its predecessor in terms of box office success. That alone is testament to the enduring appeal of the franchise that will continue with a whole new cast in 2016. Though how much they will have to do with the "reboot" remains unclear, the cast was undoubtedly a key factor in the success of the franchise, with Murray, Aykroyd and Ramis joined by the often over-looked Ernie Hudson and the likes of Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts. All brilliantly talented. Away from Ghostbusters, every member of the cast in both movies had at least moderate success with the rest of their careers and, while the likes of Bill Murray and company took a lot of starring roles in huge movies, there are countless examples of Ghostbusters cast members playing parts you might not be so familiar with - which is precisely where this article comes in. Here are twenty films you didn't realise Ghostbusters actors were in...

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