A famous show celebrity, Rick Moranis was born Frederick Alan Moranis on 18 April, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario, of Jewish descent. He came into prominence in 1980 when he appeared in the TV show “Second City Television”. since which Rick Moranis has been a star of such Hollywood movies as “Strange Brew”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”, and “Ghostbusters”. Moreover, Rick had a chance to increase the total size of his net worth while appearing in “Spaceballs”, “Little Giants”, “The Flintstones”, and “My Blue Heaven”. There are no doubts the incomes from these popular movies are the reasons why Rick Moranis’ wealth increased.
So just how rich is Rick Moranis? Sources estimate that Rick’s net worth is $10 million, which has been accumulated from careers in the music and film industries.
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Rick Moranis Net Worth $10 Million
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However, in 1996 Rick decided to take a break from acting, and instead enlarge his net worth from voice acting. As a voice actor, Rick Moranis is known for such movies as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys”, “Brother Bear”, and “Brother Bear 2”.
Rick then started pursuing a career hosting radio shows, as well as working as a DJ. On the radio Rick was known under the name Rick Allan. In total, he hosted on three radio stations that were based in Toronto. Rick`s show at Second City Television was received well, in particular his impersonations of such famous persons as David Brinkley, Woody Allen, and George Carlin. Rick was praised for these portrayals, which added great sums to the total size of Rick Moranis’ net worth.
Later on, Rick decided he needed a partnership in show business. Thus, along with Dave Thomas he created a production under the name “The Great White North”. This duo was also received very well, thus further boosting Rick Moranis’ net worth. They became a very popular duo in pop culture, and this popularity was increased even more after the release of their album called Great White North which received a Grammy nomination. “Strange Brew” is considered to be Rick`s first big role; actually, Rick also wrote and directed this movie, released in 1983. “The Flinstones”, released in 1994, features the last big role of Rick Moranis.
What is significant to know about Rick`s accomplishments is that for his portrayal in Parenthood (1989), Rick was rewarded with an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. Rick was also rewarded with a Primetime Emmy Award and Earle Grey Award. Rick Moranis`s TV credits include “Saturday Night Live”, “Hockey Night”, “The Rocket Boy”, “Gravedale High”, “The Earth Day Special”, and “Muppets Tonight”.
Furthermore, Rick, as a singer, has released the following: The Great White North, Strange Brew soundtrack, You, Me, the Music and Me, The Agoraphobic Cowboy, My Mother`s Brisket and Other Love Songs.
In his personal life, Rick Moranis was married to Anne Belsky from 1986 until her death in 1991 – they had two children.
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