Rick Moranis

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Rick Moranis
Moranis in March 1990 at the 62nd Academy Awards
Born
Frederick Allan Moranis

(1953-04-18) April 18, 1953 (age 70)
NationalityCanadian
Other namesRichard Moranis
EducationSandford Fleming Secondary School
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, screenwriter, songwriter
Years active1976–1997
SpouseAnn Belsky Moranis (m. 1986–1991; her death)
Children2
Websitewww.rickmoranis.com

Frederick Allan "Rick" Moranis (born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter and songwriter. He was nominated for a Grammy Award twice. He was known for his role in the movie, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show. He is also known for appearing in Ghostbusters, The Flintstones, Spaceballs, and in Little Shop of Horrors.

Filmography[change | change source]

Year Title Role Notes
1983 Strange Brew Bob McKenzie Also co-writer and co-director
1984 Streets of Fire Billy Fish
Ghostbusters Louis Tully
The Wild Life Harry
1985 Brewster's Millions Morty King
Head Office Howard Gross
1986 Club Paradise Barry Nye
Little Shop of Horrors Seymour Krelborn
1987 Spaceballs Lord Dark Helmet
1989 Ghostbusters II Louis Tully
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Wayne Szalinski
Parenthood Nathan Huffner
1990 My Blue Heaven Barney Coopersmith
1991 L.A. Story Gravedigger Uncredited cameo
1992 Honey, I Blew Up the Kid Wayne Szalinski
1993 Splitting Heirs Henry Bullock
1994 The Flintstones Barney Rubble
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! Wayne Szalanski
Little Giants Danny O'Shea
1996 Big Bully David Leary
1997 Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves Wayne Szalinski Direct-to-video
2001 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys The Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles Voices
Direct-to-DVD
2003 Brother Bear Rutt Voice
2006 Brother Bear 2 Rutt Voice
Direct-to-DVD

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