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)_ (qv), winning an Emmy for writing and portraying the character, Bob McKenzie, which became the basis for the film, _Strange Brew (1983)_ (qv), which he co-wrote, co-directed and made his film acting debut. The character he played in _Ghostbusters (1984)_ (qv) was based on a similar character he played on _SCTV (1976)_ (qv).::tonyman5