Rick Moranis
Known for
A Canadian actor, comedian and musician born in Toronto, Rick Moranis became one of the most endearing comic faces of 1980s and '90s cinema. Rising through 'SCTV', he played the nerdy Louis Tully in 'Ghostbusters' (1984) and its 1989 sequel, the man-eating-plant victim Seymour in 'Little Shop of Horrors' (1986), and the bumbling inventor dad in 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' (1989). He voiced the moose Rutt in 'Brother Bear' (2003) before stepping back to raise his children. A gentle, self-effacing comedian, his sweet-natured nerds remain beloved.
Rick Moranis
26 Movies
6 Series
A Canadian actor, comedian and musician born in Toronto, Rick Moranis became one of the most endearing comic faces of 1980s and '90s cinema. Rising through 'SCTV', he played the nerdy Louis Tully in 'Ghostbusters' (1984) and its 1989 sequel, the man-eating-plant victim Seymour in 'Little Shop of Horrors' (1986), and the bumbling inventor dad in 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' (1989). He voiced the moose Rutt in 'Brother Bear' (2003) before stepping back to raise his children. A gentle, self-effacing comedian, his sweet-natured nerds remain beloved.
Movies
Plays Louis Tully
Ghostbusters
1984
Plays Wayne Szalinski
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
1989
Plays Louis Tully
Ghostbusters II
1989
Plays Rutt (voice)
Brother Bear
2003
Plays Dark Helmet
Spaceballs
1987
Plays Seymour Krelborn
Little Shop of Horrors
1986
Plays Barney Rubble
The Flintstones
1994
Plays Rutt (voice)
Brother Bear 2
2006
Plays Wayne Szalinski
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
1992
Plays Wayne Szalinski
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
1997
Plays Morty King
Brewster's Millions
1985
Plays Nathan Huffner
Parenthood
1989
Plays Billy Fish
Streets of Fire
1984
Plays Dark Helmet
Spaceballs: The New One
2027
Plays David Leary
Big Bully
1996
Plays Barney Coopersmith
My Blue Heaven
1990
Plays Danny O'Shea
Little Giants
1994
Plays Howard Gross
Head Office
1985
Plays Barry Nye
Club Paradise
1986
Plays Henry Bullock
Splitting Heirs
1993
Plays Harry
The Wild Life
1984
Plays Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys
2001
Director
Plays Bob McKenzie
Strange Brew
1983
Latest Trailers
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Spaceballs: The New One
Full Filmography
Spaceballs: The New One
Dark Helmet
2027
Film
The Goldbergs
Dark Helmet (voice) · 1 episode
2013–
TV
Bob & Doug
Bob McKenzie · 10 episodes
2009–
TV
Brother Bear 2
Rutt (voice)
2006
Film
Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends
Holley Spider · 1 episode
2004–
TV
Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way
Rutt (voice)
2003
Film
Brother Bear
Rutt (voice)
2003
Film
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys
Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice)
2001
Film
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
Wayne Szalinski
1997
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rick Moranis and where are they from?
Rick Moranis is 73 years old, born on April 18, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Rick Moranis?
Rick Moranis is best known for roles in Ghostbusters, Brother Bear, Ghostbusters II.
How many movies has Rick Moranis been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Rick Moranis has appeared in 26 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Rick Moranis's first movie?
The career of Rick Moranis began with 1980 (1979).
What is Rick Moranis's most recent movie or series?
Rick Moranis's most recent release is SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of, which premiered on October 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Rick Moranis appeared in?
On television, Rick Moranis has appeared in Saturday Night Live, The Goldbergs, Sesame Street, Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Does Rick Moranis have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Rick Moranis's upcoming work includes: Spaceballs: The New One (2027).
Rick Moranis
1953-04-18 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Frederick Allan Moranis (born April 18, 1953) is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, producer, songwriter and writer.
Moranis appeared in the sketch comedy series Second City Television (SCTV) in the 1980s and starred afterwards in several Hollywood films, including Strange Brew (1983), Streets of Fire (1984), Ghostbusters (1984) and its sequel Ghostbusters II (1989), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Spaceballs (1987), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989, and its 1992 and 1997 sequels), Parenthood (1989), My Blue Heaven (1990), and The Flintstones(1994).
In 1997, Moranis began a long break from acting to dedicate his time to his two children as a widower. He has not appeared in a live-action film for over 28 years. However, he provided voice-over work for a few animated films, including Disney's Brother Bear (2003). He also released comedy albums and made appearances at fan conventions.
In 2020, after a hiatus of nearly 23 years from live-action films, Moranis signed to reprise his role of Wayne Szalinski in a new sequel to Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, called Shrunk, before the project was put on hold.