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Rick Moranis: The Funny Guy Who Made Things Small!

Get ready to laugh with Rick Moranis, the Canadian star who shrunk kids and battled ghosts!

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Ghostbusters (1984)

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Spaceballs (1987)
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SCTV Star on Canada's Walk of Fame
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Rick Moranis at the 62nd Academy Awards
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3c Tête originale du cerbère Zuul, portée par l'acteur Rick Moranis, SOS Fantômes 1984

Key Facts

Born
April 18, 1953.
Birthplace
York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Known For
Playing funny characters in movies like 'Ghostbusters' and 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'.
Fun Fact
He took a break from acting for over 28 years to raise his kids.

Meet the Hilarious Actor!

Rick Moranis is a super funny actor and comedian from Canada! He's made us laugh in lots of movies and TV shows. Imagine a comedian who can also play a scientist who invents a shrinking machine! That's Rick! He's known for his silly characters and clever jokes that make everyone giggle. He started out on a TV show called SCTV, where he played many different funny people.

Adventures in Hollywood!

Rick Moranis starred in some of the most awesome movies ever! He was in 'Ghostbusters,' where he played a funny accountant. He was also in 'Spaceballs,' a hilarious space adventure. But his most famous movie might be 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'! In that movie, he played a scientist whose invention accidentally made his kids super tiny, like ants! Imagine being as small as a LEGO brick!

A Break for Family Fun

After making so many amazing movies, Rick Moranis decided to take a break from acting. This was because he wanted to spend more time with his two children. He became a widower and wanted to be there for them. For over 28 years, he didn't make any live-action movies, but he still did voices for cartoons like 'Brother Bear.' He also released funny comedy albums!

He's Back to Make Us Laugh!

Guess what? Rick Moranis is coming back to movies! He's going to play the scientist Wayne Szalinski again in a new 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' movie. He's also going to be back as the super villain Dark Helmet in 'Spaceballs 2'! It’s like he’s been on a long vacation and is now ready to bring his amazing comedy back to the big screen. Get ready for more laughs!

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