“I have no regrets at all. My life is great.”
Rick Moranis said so. hollywood reporter In 2015, when asked about his decision to step away from the spotlight.
The actor, who turns 71 on April 18, was a popular star in the 1980s and 1990s.After gaining his first fame on the Canadian sketch show Second City TV, He moved on to blockbusters such as Ghost Busters and Honey, I shrunk the kids, In addition to little shop of horrors and Parent-child relationship.
But after the death of his wife, costume designer Anne Belsky, in 1991, the father-of-two retired from Hollywood.
“I took a break and it turned into an even longer break,” he said. THR. “Stuff always happens to people, people make adjustments, change careers, move to another city. Really, that’s all I did.”
From his early hits to his most recent public appearances, take a look back at Rick Moranis’ time in and out of the spotlight.
June 1984: Starring Rick Moranis Ghost Busters
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After working for two years at the University of Toronto, Second City Television (SCTV); Rick Moranis’ star continued to rise with films such as 1983. strange blue and in 1984 Streets of Fire. But it was a blockbuster hit in June 1984 Ghost Busters In this film, he became known to the public for his role as Lewis Tully, a nerd possessed by a ghost.
“You can’t be with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis and not have fun,” Moranis said in an interview with critic Bobby Wygant at the time. “when [director Ivan Reitman] They called me to do this and I had no choice but to say yes. ”
he returned in 1989 Ghostbusters II, In addition to other 80’s favorites: hockey night and space ball.
December 1986: Starring Rick Moranis little shop of horrors
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“Mr. Seymour, Let Me Eat!” Rick Moranis stars in the big-screen adaptation of the dark musical comedy. little shop of horrorsalongside fellow comedians like Steve Martin, Jim Belushi, and John Candy, and stars like Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Ellen Greene, and Michelle Weeks.
That same year, he told David Letterman, “This movie is great.” “There are some great performances.”
June 1989: Starring Rick Moranis Honey, I made the kids shrink
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Rick Moranis directed the production for Disney in the film that introduced him to young audiences. Honey, I made the kids shrink As a father who happens to be an inventor. . . It makes his children cringe.
“If this had been made now, it probably would have been completely different, just green screen and computer-generated stuff,” the actor said in a rare 2020 interview about the film on Disney+. Prop culture.
Coach Joe Johnston “had this vision in his head,” Moranis added. “And in that movie, I was really an actor. I think I drove him crazy a few times trying to bring in more comedy, because I was always looking for ways to cause chaos and bring in more jokes. And poor Joe just wanted to make his movie. ”
Moranis returned for the 1992 sequel. Honey, I blew the kid away and 1997’s Direct to Video. Honey, we shrunk! In addition to Walt Disney World attractions from the 90s Honey, I reduced the audience.
May 1994: Starring Rick Moranis flintstones Other favorite movies
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Since then, Rick Moranis has starred in a string of hits, including; Parent-child relationship, Little Giants, My Blue Heaven and Big bully.
He also returned to the past as Barney Rubble in the live-action version flintstones Rosie O’Donnell plays his wife Betty, and John Goodman and Elizabeth Perkins co-star as Fred and Wilma Flintstone. The film grossed her more than $340 million worldwide.
Late 1990s: Rick Moranis steps away from the spotlight
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After the death of his wife, costume designer Anne Belsky, in 1991, the father-of-two took a break from work to raise his children, and although he had a few voice roles throughout the 2000s, he was largely absent from the screen. It didn’t come out.
In a 2015 interview Hollywood Reporter, He reflected on the transition from being busy on set to raising children.
“I was working with some really interesting people, great people,” he said. “From there, I started staying at home with a few small children. It’s a completely different lifestyle. But it was important to me.”
He added, “I have no regrets at all. My life is wonderful.”
February 2020: Rick Moranis plans return to big screen
In February 2020, hollywood reporter Rick Moranis announced he will be returning to screens for the reboot Honey, I shrunk the kids, qualified Shrunk. In it, he was set to play his old character Wayne Zalinsky. frozen‘ Josh Gad plays the role of the grown son. Original director Joe Johnston also stayed on.
“To say it was a dream come true to see #RickMoranis on the big screen once again would be the understatement of this decade. But I’m proud to say he’s one of the most iconic roles of the century.” I’m looking forward to seeing you back in the role. Welcome back, hero! Gad wrote On Twitter.
In 2023, Gad shared an update, writing on Twitter that the project may have fallen through due to coronavirus, scheduling issues, and budget issues.
“If you want one, let your local @disney know,” he added.
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September 2020: Rick Moranis performs with Ryan Reynolds
When Ryan Reynolds still owned Mint Mobile, he successfully negotiated with Rick Moranis for advertising.
“It’s hard to believe that Mint Mobile went this long without an unlimited plan,” Reynolds said at the time. “So to introduce it, we all brought in an actor who hadn’t been on the show in a long time, Rick Moranis.”
“So why am I here?” Moranis asked after Reynolds said there was no need to actually push for a new plan.
“I’m a huge fan,” Reynolds explained. “Large scale.”
“That’s it?” Moranis asked before stepping out of frame. “See you then.”
Reynolds released a statement about the star alongside the ad, saying, “I asked Rick like a lark eight days before filming, and after a few emails and conversations, he agreed. It was amazing,” he said in part. Everyone on set was completely thrilled, and most of all I’m so grateful to have him back and I hope he comes back. ”
October 2020: Rick Moranis attacked in New York City
Rick Moranis’ name was in the news for an unfortunate reason in late 2020 when he was the victim of a random blow to the head on New York City’s Upper West Side. A month later, police announced they had arrested the suspect.
Moranis went to a local hospital with pain in his head, back and lower back, and Moranis reported the incident to the NYPD’s 20th Precinct, WCBS reported.
A representative for Moranis said: “He is doing well and appreciates everyone’s thoughts and well wishes.” hollywood reporter at that time.
Social media reacted to the news, with stars like Chris Evans defending Moranis.
“My blood is boiling. Find this guy. Don’t touch Rick Moranis.” Evans wrote On Twitter.
March 2024: Rick Moranis photographed in New York
Most recently, Rick Moranis was photographed taking a quiet stroll through New York City in March 2024, just weeks before his 71st birthday. He was prepared for the wet weather by wearing a blue jacket over a matching shirt, tan pants, and black shoes, as well as a multicolored knitted hat.
