Who is Rick Moranis?
Rick Moranis, born Frederick Allan Moranis on April 18, 1953, is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, songwriter, writer, and producer. He first gained recognition on the 1980s sketch comedy series “Second City Television” (SCTV). Moranis is well-known for his roles in films such as “Ghostbusters,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Spaceballs,” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.” Following the death of his wife in 1991, he stepped away from acting to raise his two children. Although he hasn’t acted in live-action films for over 25 years, he has voiced characters in animated movies like Disney’s “Brother Bear” (2003). Recently, he agreed to star in a sequel to “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” titled “Shrunk,” but as of 2024, the film has not yet started production.
Age
Moranis, born Frederick Allan Moranis on April 18, 1953, is 71 years old as of 2024.
Height
Rick Moranis, born Frederick Allan Moranis on April 18, 1953, is 5 feet 7 inches tall, which is about 1.70 meters.
Early Life
Moranis, originally named Frederick Allan Moranis, is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was raised in a middle-class Jewish family and went to Sir Sandford Fleming Secondary School. Notably, he was classmates with Geddy Lee, the lead singer of the rock band Rush, during elementary school.

Hobbies
In a 2004 interview, Rick Moranis shared his longing for the creative freedom to craft his material, a freedom he felt was limited in big-budget Hollywood films. Early in his career, he was often asked to rewrite his lines for movies like “Ghostbusters” and “Spaceballs,” reflecting his creative drive. While he doesn’t collect spores, molds, and fungus, this playful nod to his character Dr. Egon Spengler from “Ghostbusters” adds a touch of humor to his legacy.
Spouse and Children
Moranis married makeup designer Ann Belsky in 1986, and they had two children, Rachel and Mitchell. Unfortunately, Ann passed away from cancer in February 1991. Following her death, Moranis chose to leave the public eye and focus on raising his children as a full-time single father.
Career
Rick Moranis began his career in the mid-1970s as a radio DJ known as “Rick Allan” at Toronto stations like CFTR and CHUM-FM. He then honed his comedy skills at The Second City and gained fame on “Second City Television” (SCTV) for his celebrity impressions. Moranis starred in well-known films like “Strange Brew” (1983), “Ghostbusters” (1984), and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (1989). After his wife Ann Belsky died in 1991, he took a break from acting to raise their children. Although he stayed away from live-action films for over 25 years, he did voice work for animated movies such as Disney’s “Brother Bear” (2003). In 2020, he signed on for a sequel to “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” called “Shrunk,” but as of 2024, it hasn’t begun filming.
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