Rick Moranis Bio: Net Worth, Wife, Age, TV Shows, Movies, Children, Controversy, Height

Rick Moranis is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, and musician who gained fame in the 1980s for his roles in popular comedy films.

He first gained recognition as a cast member on the Canadian sketch comedy show “Second City Television” (SCTV).

His breakthrough in Hollywood came with the 1984 film Ghostbusters, in which he played the nerdy and lovable Louis Tully.

Profile

• Full name: Frederick Allan Moranis
• Date of birth: April 18, 1953
• Age: 72 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• State of origin: Ontario
• Nationality: Canadian
• Profession: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Musician
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Ann Belsky (m. 1986–1991)
• Children: Rachel Moranis, Mitchell Moranis
• Relationship status: Widowed
• Religion: Jewish
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Rick Moranis was born on April 18, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is now at the age of 72. Raised in a Jewish family, he grew up in Toronto, where he developed an interest in comedy and entertainment.

While information about his parents and siblings remains limited, it is known that he attended high school at Sir Sandford Fleming Secondary School in Toronto. After completing his education, he began working in radio as a disc jockey before transitioning into comedy and television.

Personal Life

Rick Moranis married Ann Belsky, a costume designer, in 1986. The couple had two children, Rachel Moranis and Mitchell Moranis. Tragically, his wife passed away from cancer in 1991.

Following her death, Moranis decided to step away from acting to focus on raising his children as a single parent. Since then, he has kept his personal life private and has largely remained out of the public eye, only occasionally making media appearances.

Career

Moranis began his entertainment career as a radio DJ before moving into television comedy. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, he became a cast member on “SCTV,” where he gained popularity for his comedic sketches and character work. His Hollywood breakthrough came in 1984 when he played Louis Tully in Ghostbusters.

He went on to star in several successful films, including Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Spaceballs (1987), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989), and its sequels. His ability to play quirky, nerdy characters made him a fan favorite.

In the mid-1990s, Moranis gradually stepped away from acting to focus on his family, making only sporadic appearances in projects such as voice work for animated films. In recent years, he has occasionally returned to entertainment, including a reprisal of his role in the “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” franchise.

Awards

• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (1982)
• American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (1990)

Net Worth

Rick Moranis‘s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. He made his fortune through his successful acting career in films and television, as well as voice work and music.

Controversy

Moranis has largely avoided controversies throughout his career. However, in 2020, he was unexpectedly attacked on the streets of New York City by an unidentified assailant.

The random attack, which was caught on surveillance footage, shocked fans and the entire industry. Fortunately, Moranis recovered from the incident, and the suspect was later arrested.

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Filmography

• Strange Brew (1983)
• Ghostbusters (1984)
• Brewster’s Millions (1985)
• Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
• Spaceballs (1987)
• Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
• Ghostbusters II (1989)
• My Blue Heaven (1990)
• Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)
• The Flintstones (1994)
• Big Bully (1996)
• Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997)
• Brother Bear (2003)