Rick Moranis
Biography
Frederick Allan Moranis, born April 18, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, producer, songwriter, and writer. He appeared in the sketch comedy series Second City Television in the 1980s and subsequently starred in several Hollywood films. His film credits include Strange Brew in 1983, Streets of Fire in 1984, Ghostbusters in 1984 and its sequel Ghostbusters II in 1989, Little Shop of Horrors in 1986, and Spaceballs in 1987. Additional film appearances include Honey, I Shrunk the Kids in 1989 along with its 1992 and 1997 sequels, Parenthood in 1989, My Blue Heaven in 1990, and The Flintstones in 1994. In 1997, Moranis began a long break from acting to dedicate his time to his two children as a widower.
Career overview
Frederick Allan Moranis was born on April 18, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, producer, songwriter, and writer. During the 1980s, Moranis appeared in the sketch comedy series Second City Television, commonly known as SCTV.
Following his time on the sketch comedy series, Moranis starred in several Hollywood films. His film credits include Strange Brew in 1983, Streets of Fire in 1984, and Ghostbusters in 1984 alongside its 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II. Additional film appearances in the 1980s include Little Shop of Horrors in 1986, Spaceballs in 1987, Parenthood in 1989, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids in 1989.
Moranis continued his film career into the 1990s, starring in My Blue Heaven in 1990, the 1992 and 1997 sequels to Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, and The Flintstones in 1994. In 1997, Moranis began a long break from acting to dedicate his time to his two children as a widower.
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- Spaceballs: The New One (2027) as Dark Helmet
- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor SCTV (archive footage)
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Louis Tully (archive footage)
- Howard (2018) as Seymour Krelborn (archive footage)
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Dark Helmet (voice)
- Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Bob & Doug (2009) as Bob McKenzie
- Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007) as Bob McKenzie
- Brother Bear 2 (2006) as Rutt (voice)
- Christmas with SCTV (2006)
- Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (2004) as Holley Spider
- Brother Bear (2003) as Rutt (voice)
- Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way (2003) as Rutt (voice)
- Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids (2003) as Holley (voice)
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys (2001) as Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice)
- Discovering Bedrock (1999) as Self
- Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997) as Wayne Szalinski
- Muppets Tonight (1996) as Self
- Big Bully (1996) as David Leary
- The Flintstones (1994) as Barney Rubble
- Little Giants (1994) as Danny O'Shea
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Splitting Heirs (1993) as Henry Bullock
- Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) as Wayne Szalinski
- Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- L.A. Story (1991) as Gravedigger (uncredited)
- Gravedale High (1990) as Max Schneider (voice)
- The Earth Day Special (1990) as Vic's Buddy
- My Blue Heaven (1990) as Barney Coopersmith
- Stay Tooned! (1990) as (voice)
- Ghostbusters II (1989) as Louis Tully
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) as Wayne Szalinski
- The Rocket Boy (1989) as Automatic Safety System
- Parenthood (1989) as Nathan Huffner
- The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) as Self - Host
- The Best of SCTV (1988)
- The Best of SCTV (1988) Writer
- Going Live! (1987)
- Spaceballs (1987) as Dark Helmet
- Little Shop of Horrors (1986) as Seymour Krelborn
- Club Paradise (1986) as Barry Nye
- The Last Polka (1985) as Linsk Minyk
- Brewster's Millions (1985) as Morty King
- Head Office (1985) as Howard Gross
- Ghostbusters (1984) as Louis Tully
- Streets of Fire (1984) as Billy Fish
- The Wild Life (1984) as Harry
- Hockey Night (1984) as Coach
- On the Scene with the Ghostbusters (1984)
- Strange Brew (1983) as Bob McKenzie
- Strange Brew (1983) Director
- Strange Brew (1983) Writer
- Wogan (1982) as Guest
- Twilight Theater II (1982) as Self- Guest
- Twilight Theatre (1982)
- The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour (1982) as Himself
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) as Various
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) Writer
- 1980 (1979) as Various Roles
- Custard Pie (1977) as Disc Jockey
- Second City Television (1976) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Co-Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Bob McKenzie (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Sesame Street (1969) as Self
- Sesame Street (1969) as Minnesota Shorts
- The Oscars (1953) as Self