Rick Moranis

Date of Birth: April 18, 1953

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Rick Moranis, born Frederick Allan Moranis, is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, songwriter, writer, and producer. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his work on the Canadian sketch comedy series “Second City Television” (SCTV). He is best known for his roles in several iconic comedy films, including “Ghostbusters” (1984), “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986), “Spaceballs” (1987), “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (1989), and its sequels. Moranis started his career as a radio disc jockey in the mid-1970s before transitioning to television and film. His performances are often characterized by his distinctive voice and comedic timing. Despite his successful career, Moranis stepped back from acting in the late 1990s to focus on raising his children after the tragic death of his wife, Ann Belsky, in 1991. Rick Moranis has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including an Emmy Award for his work on SCTV. He has also released comedy albums, such as “The Agoraphobic Cowboy” (2005). In recent years, Moranis has made a gradual return to acting, appearing in select projects and continuing to be a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Rick Moranis

1. Rick Moranis was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for “The Agoraphobic Cowboy” in 2006.

2. He co-created the popular character Bob McKenzie with Dave Thomas for SCTV, which led to the cult classic film “Strange Brew” (1983).

3. Moranis turned down a cameo in the 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot, preferring to stay retired from on-screen acting at the time.

4. He is known for his distinctive, high-pitched voice, which he lent to the character of Dark Helmet in “Spaceballs.”

5. After a long hiatus, Moranis made a surprise appearance in a 2020 commercial for Mint Mobile alongside actor Ryan Reynolds.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rick Moranis

1. “I pulled out of making movies in about ’96 or ’97. I’m a single parent and I just found that it was too difficult to manage to raise my kids and to do the traveling involved in making movies.”

2. “I really didn’t mean to disappear from the public eye, but I guess that’s what happened.”

3. “I was always very interested in making people laugh.”

4. “I think the world needs more comedy.”

5. “I don’t particularly like being recognized. I’m quite happy being anonymous.”