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Rick Moranis biography: Born in Toronto, Canada (18 April 1953), as a high schooler, Moranis began writing for CBS Radio and making small appearances on Canadian Television programs such as "The Alan Hamel Show".
His career picked up when he joined the cast of "Second City TV" and met up with Dave Thomas, a fellow cast member. Together they created Bob & Doug McKenzie, also known as "The McKenzie Brothers". This 'skit' quickly launched a popular album (with another to follow), the album was nominated for a Grammy. This fame gave Moranis and Thomas their big break, they were asked to write and direct Strange Brew, a film about "The McKenzie Brothers".
Moranis' career launched as he paved the way for characters ranging form the basic nerd, doting father and timid sidekick.
In the early 1990's, Moranis dropped out of the scene after his wife's (Anne) death to raise his children. He currently runs a film production company and lives in New York City.
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"When I got to filmmaking, the most democratic of environments where anybody could say anything, those were the best environments, but what you don't want to assume is that you know what the audience is thinking."
"Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb."
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| Career Highlights |
| Non-acting careers: Father, Writer, Film Producer, Musician | | Big break: Strange Brew | | Defining characters: Wayne Szalinski (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids), Barney Rubble (The Flintstones), Barney Coopersmith (My Blue Heaven), Nathan Huffner (Parenthood), Louis Tully (Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II), Dark Helmet (Spaceballs), Seymore Krelborn (Little Shop of Horrors) | | Best movies: | | Best TV: | | Stage credits: | | Endorsements: | | Other notable appearances/credits: | Top awards:
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1990 American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: " Parenthood" (1989) -
1982 Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: "SCTV Network 90" (1981) (Episode "Christmas Show" 18 December 1981) -
1982 Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: "SCTV Network 90" (1981) (Episode w/ Tony Bennett 16 April 1982) | | Other: | |
