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Actor
Rick Moranis
- Born April 18, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Frederick Allan Moranis (born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, producer, songwriter and writer. Moranis appeared in the sketch comedy series Second City Television (SCTV) in the 1980s and starred afterwards in several Hollywood films, including Strange Brew (1983), Streets of Fire (1984), Ghostbusters (1984) and its sequel Ghostbusters II (1989), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Spaceballs (1987), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989, and its 1992 and 1997 sequels), Parenthood (1989), My Blue Heaven (1990), and The Flintstones(1994).
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In 1997, Moranis began a long break from acting to dedicate his time to his two children as a widower. He has not appeared in a live-action film for over 28 years. However, he provided voice-over work for a few animated films, including Disney's Brother Bear (2003). He also released comedy albums and made appearances at fan conventions. In 2020, after a hiatus of nearly 23 years from live-action films, Moranis signed to reprise his role of Wayne Szalinski in a new sequel to Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, called Shrunk, before the project was put on hold.
Known for
Ghostbusters1984
Brother Bear2003
Ghostbusters II1989
Spaceballs1987
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids1989
The Flintstones1994
Little Shop of Horrors1986
Brother Bear 22006
Filmography
- 2027Spaceballs: The New OneFilmDark Helmet
- 2026Marty, Life Is ShortFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2026SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard OfFilmSelf
- 2025John Candy: I Like MeFilmSelf - Actor SCTV (archive footage)
- 2019The Movies That Made UsSeriesLouis Tully (archive footage)
- 2018HowardFilmSeymour Krelborn (archive footage)
- 2013The GoldbergsSeriesDark Helmet (voice)
- 2013Mel Brooks: Make a NoiseFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2009Bob & DougSeriesBob McKenzie
- 2007Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four AnniversaryFilmBob McKenzie
- 2006Brother Bear 2FilmRutt (voice)
- 2006Christmas with SCTVFilm
- 2004Miss Spider's Sunny Patch FriendsSeriesHolley Spider
- 2003Brother BearFilmRutt (voice)
- 2003Miss Spider's Sunny Patch KidsFilmHolley (voice)
- 2003Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My WayFilmRutt (voice)
- 2001Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit ToysFilmToy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice)
- 1999Discovering BedrockFilmSelf
- 1997Honey, We Shrunk OurselvesFilmWayne Szalinski
- 1996Big BullyFilmDavid Leary
- 1996Muppets TonightSeriesSelf
- 1994The FlintstonesFilmBarney Rubble
- 1994Little GiantsFilmDanny O'Shea
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSeriesSelf - Guest
- 1993Splitting HeirsFilmHenry Bullock
- 1992Honey, I Blew Up the KidFilmWayne Szalinski
- 1992Shelley Duvall's Bedtime StoriesSeriesNarrator (voice)
- 1991L.A. StoryFilmGravedigger (uncredited)
- 1990My Blue HeavenFilmBarney Coopersmith
- 1990The Earth Day SpecialFilmVic's Buddy
- 1990Gravedale HighSeriesMax Schneider (voice)
- 1990Stay Tooned!Series(voice)
- 1989Ghostbusters IIFilmLouis Tully
- 1989Honey, I Shrunk the KidsFilmWayne Szalinski
- 1989ParenthoodFilmNathan Huffner
- 1989The Rocket BoyFilmAutomatic Safety System
- 1989The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the KidsFilmSelf - Host
- 1988The Best of SCTVFilmWriter
- 1987SpaceballsFilmDark Helmet
- 1987Going Live!Series
- 1986Little Shop of HorrorsFilmSeymour Krelborn
- 1986Club ParadiseFilmBarry Nye
- 1985Brewster's MillionsFilmMorty King
- 1985Head OfficeFilmHoward Gross
- 1985The Last PolkaFilmLinsk Minyk
- 1984GhostbustersFilmLouis Tully
- 1984Streets of FireFilmBilly Fish
- 1984The Wild LifeFilmHarry
- 1984Hockey NightFilmCoach
- 1984On the Scene with the GhostbustersFilm
- 1983Strange BrewFilmBob McKenzie, Director, Writer
- 1982WoganSeriesGuest
- 1982The Billy Crystal Comedy HourSeriesHimself
- 1982Twilight TheatreFilm
- 1982Twilight Theater IIFilmSelf- Guest
- 1981SCTV Network 90SeriesVarious, Writer
- 19791980FilmVarious Roles
- 1977Custard PieSeriesDisc Jockey
- 1976Second City TelevisionSeriesSelf - Various Characters
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSeriesSelf - Co-Host, Bob McKenzie (uncredited), Self - Host
- 1969Sesame StreetSeriesSelf, Minnesota Shorts
- 1953The OscarsSeriesSelf