Rick Moranis

Actor, Writer, Producer

Birthdate: Apr 18, 1953

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Rick began his career as a radio DJ while he was still at high school which led to him writing, producing and being on air in his own show. He joined the Canadian TV series, SCTV (1976), winning an Emmy for writing and portraying the character, Bob McKenzie, which became the basis for the film, Strange Brew (1983), which he co-wrote, co-directed and made his film acting debut. The character he played in Ghostbusters (1984) was based on a similar character he played on SCTV (1976).

Known For

Parenthood
Parenthood

(1989)

Spaceballs
Spaceballs

(1987)

Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters

(1984)

Rick Moranis Movies

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Previous (21)

  • 2016 |

    The Wild Life

    asHarry
  • 2008 |
    Rush: Snakes & Arrows - Live in Hollandas Bob McKenzie
  • 2003 |
    Brother Bearas Rutt
  • 1996 |
    Big Bullyas David Leary
  • 1994 |
    Little Giantsas Danny O'Shea
  • 1994 |
    The Flintstonesas Barney Rubble
  • 1993 |
    Splitting Heirsas Henry Bullock
  • 1992 |
    Honey, I Blew Up the Kidas Wayne
  • 1990 |
    My Blue Heavenas Barney Coopersmith
  • 1989 |
    Parenthoodas Nathan Huffner
  • 1989 |
    Honey, I Shrunk the Kidsas Wayne Szalinski
  • 1989 |
    Ghostbusters IIas Louis Tully
  • 1989 |

    Ghostbusters II

    asLouis Tully
  • 1987 |
    Spaceballsas Dark Helmet
  • 1987 |

    Spaceballs

    asDark Helmet
  • 1986 |

    Little Shop of Horrors

    asSeymour Krelborn
  • 1986 |
    Club Paradiseas Barry Nye
  • 1985 |
    Head Officeas Howard Gross
  • 1984 |

    Ghostbusters

    asLouis Tully
  • 1984 |
    Streets of Fireas Billy Fish
  • 1983 |
    Strange Brewas Bob McKenzie