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Rick Moranis
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_ which he co-wrote, co-directed and made his...
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Actor (40 credits)
Actor (40 credits)
2003
Sing Along Songs: Brother Bear - On My Way
(Video short)
(voice)
2001
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys
(Video)
Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice, as Richard Moranis)
Toy Taker / Mr. Cuddles the Teddy Bear (voice, as Richard Moranis)
1990
Gravedale High
(TV Series)
Max Schneider
Max Schneider
- Monster on Trial
(1990)
... Max Schneider (voice)
- Goodbye Gravedale
(1990)
... Max Schneider (voice)
- Night of the Living Dad
(1990)
... Max Schneider (voice)
- Save Our School
(1990)
... Max Schneider (voice)
- Frankenjockey
(1990)
... Max Schneider (voice)
1989
Bobby Brown: On Our Own
(Video short)
(uncredited)
1983
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Bob McKenzie
Bob McKenzie
- Lily Tomlin
(1983)
... Bob McKenzie (uncredited)
1981-1982
SCTV Network
(TV Series)
Various / Bob McKenzie
Various / Bob McKenzie
- Days of the Week, The/Street Beef
(1982)
... Various
- Rome, Italian Style
(1982)
... Various
- Battle of the PBS Stars
(1982)
... Various
- Chariots of Eggs
(1982)
... Various
- Pet Peeves/The Happy Wanderers
(1982)
... Various
1980-1981
SCTV
(TV Series)
Various / Bob MacKenzie / Rabbi Karlov / ...
Various / Bob MacKenzie / Rabbi Karlov / ...
- The Cisco Kid
(1981)
... Various
- Dick Cavett
(1981)
... Various
- Mel's Rock Pile: Richard Harris
(1981)
... Various
- Gene Shalit's America
(1981)
... Various
- The Mating Game
(1981)
... Various
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Writer (6 credits)
Writer (6 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (23 credits)
Self (23 credits)
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Archive footage (13 credits)
Archive footage (13 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Recorded the "Great White North" Album with Dave Thomas (Doug McKenzie) featuring Geddy Lee of Rush. This was a comedy album based on their Bob and Doug McKenzie Skit from SCTV See more »Alternate Names:
Richard MoranisHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Personal Quote:
Until 1982, Canada Day was known as Dominion Day. I always thought that had more of a ring to it. Beyond the zippy alliteration, it reminded us citizens that our domain of orderly domesticity was graced by the dominant power of our "Dominus." And the rights granted therein to us by the glorious English crown through her colonial appointee, the right honorable governor general.There was another ... See more »
Trivia:
His impersonation of George Carlin on SCTV (1976) was not done with the intention of mocking the comedy legend, but rather as an affectionate tribute. However, due partially to his being in a difficult period at the time, both personally and professionally, Carlin was hurt by the imitation. Moranis had no idea that Carlin had taken issue with the impersonation until his daughter, Kelly ... See more »Trademark:
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