Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis

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ActorWriterProducer
Born
April 18, 1953
Awards
3 wins, 8 nominations

Rick began his career as a radio DJ while he was still at high school which led to him writing, producing and being on air in his own show. He joined the Canadian TV series, SCTV (1976), winning an Emmy for writing and portraying the character, Bob McKenzie, which became the basis for the film,…

Biography

Rick began his career as a radio DJ while he was still at high school which led to him writing, producing and being on air in his own show. He joined the Canadian TV series, SCTV (1976), winning an Emmy for writing and portraying the character, Bob McKenzie, which became the basis for the film, Strange Brew (1983), which he co-wrote, co-directed and made his film acting debut. The character he played in Ghostbusters (1984) was based on a similar character he played on SCTV (1976).

Director

Strange BrewStrange Brew(1983)

Writer

Bob & DougBob & Doug(2009)
The Best of SCTVThe Best of SCTV(1988)
Strange BrewStrange Brew(1983)
SCTV NetworkSCTV Network(1981)
SCTVSCTV(1976)

Actor

Spaceballs: The New One(2027)as Dark Helmet
Mint MobileMint Mobile(2020)as Rick
The GoldbergsThe Goldbergs(2013)as Dark Helmet
Rush: Snakes & Arrows - Live in HollandRush: Snakes & Arrows - Live in Holland(2008)as Bob McKenzie
Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four AnniversaryBob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary(2007)as Bob McKenzie

Producer

Bob & DougBob & Doug(2009)

Self

Prop CultureProp Culture(2020)as Self
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien(1993)as Self - Guest
Discovering BedrockDiscovering Bedrock(1999)as Self
Pizza Hut CelebratyPizza Hut Celebraty(1997)as Self
Sesame StreetSesame Street(1969)as Self

Archive Footage

CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane PauleyCBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley(1979)as Seymour Krelborn
Entertainment TonightEntertainment Tonight(1981)as Self
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!(2026)as Self - Actor
John Candy: I Like MeJohn Candy: I Like Me(2025)as Self - Actor SCTV
Les Chroniques du MeaLes Chroniques du Mea(2012)as Self

Known for

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Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis in Spaceballs (1987)Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, and George Wyner in Spaceballs (1987)Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Sandy Helberg, Johnny Silver, Brenda Strong, and George Wyner in Spaceballs (1987)Rick Moranis and George Wyner in Spaceballs (1987)Rick Moranis and George Wyner in Spaceballs (1987)Rick Moranis and George Wyner in Spaceballs (1987)

Credit Score: Rick Moranis

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Fri May 15 1981 – Fri Mar 18 1983
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1SCTV Network1000.0019818.42152425
2Honey, I Shrunk the Kids6.5019896.411177162
3Ghostbusters6.0019847.802487231
4Spaceballs4.8819877.100227087
5Little Shop of Horrors4.8819867.10294665
6Parenthood3.7519897.10258826
7Little Giants3.2519946.50033116
8Strange Brew3.2519836.60020141
9The Flintstones3.0919945.10092057
10Honey, I Blew Up the Kid2.6019924.90049464