Person
Rick Moranis
Actor · Director · Writer· Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rick Moranis, a fixture of Canadian comedy in the 1980s through SCTV, transitioned to Hollywood with a series of whimsical roles in films like "Strange Brew," "Ghostbusters," and "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." His career flourished in the decade's pop culture zeitgeist, blending slapstick and surrealism with charm. After his wife's tragic death in 1997, Moranis retreated from the screen, leaving behind a legacy of animated voice work, including "Brother Bear," and a presence in fan culture rather than on film sets.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
35 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Spaceballs: The New One | Dark Helmet | Film |
| 2026 | Marty, Life Is Short | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 2013 | Mel Brooks: Make a Noise | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Rutt (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way | Rutt (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids | Holley (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | Brother Bear | Rutt (voice) | Film |
| 2001 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys | Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice) | Film |
| 1997 | Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves | Wayne Szalinski | Film |
| 1996 | Big Bully | David Leary | Film |
| 1994 | Little Giants | Danny O'Shea | Film |
| 1994 | The Flintstones | Barney Rubble | Film |
| 1993 | Splitting Heirs | Henry Bullock | Film |
| 1992 | Honey, I Blew Up the Kid | Wayne Szalinski | Film |
| 1990 | My Blue Heaven | Barney Coopersmith | Film |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Vic's Buddy | Film |
| 1990 | Gravedale High | Max Schneider (voice) | TV |
| 1989 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids | Wayne Szalinski | Film |
| 1989 | Parenthood | Nathan Huffner | Film |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Louis Tully | Film |
| 1987 | Spaceballs | Dark Helmet | Film |
| 1986 | Club Paradise | Barry Nye | Film |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors | Seymour Krelborn | Film |
| 1985 | Head Office | Howard Gross | Film |
| 1985 | Brewster's Millions | Morty King | Film |
| 1985 | The Last Polka | Linsk Minyk | Film |
| 1984 | Hockey Night | Coach | Film |
| 1984 | The Wild Life | Harry | Film |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Louis Tully | Film |
| 1983 | Strange Brew | Bob McKenzie | Film |
| 1983 | Strange Brew | Director | Film |
| 1983 | Strange Brew | Writer | Film |
| 1982 | Twilight Theater II | Self- Guest | Film |
| 1982 | Twilight Theatre | Film | |
| 1979 | 1980 | Various Roles | Film |
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