For decades, actor Rick Moranis was one of the most beloved stars in Hollywood. But in recent years, he has chosen to step away from the limelight and focus on his personal life. He hasn’t made a movie since 1997, and has deliberately turned down countless offers. So why has Rick Moranis suddenly disappeared from the spotlight?
Early Career: 1980s-1990s
Rick Moranis began his career in the entertainment industry in the 1980s. The Canadian actor first came to fame as a radio host before becoming a comedian, writer and actor. During his remarkable career, he starred in a string of hit films and television shows. His role as one half of “Bob & Doug McKenzie” in SCTV Network 90 and Strange Brew achieved cult status in Canada. Moranis then rose to international fame with his lead roles in the Honey I Shrunk the Kids movie series and Ghostbusters.
Moranis’ Final Movie: 1997
Moranis’ final movie was 1998’s Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves. The movie was released just one year after the death of his wife, Ann. Grief-stricken over her passing, Moranis decided to focus on raising his two children as a single dad. He started turning down film and television roles and vowed never to make another movie again.
How Long Has Rick Moranis Been Out of Hollywood?
It has now been over 20 years since Moranis’ last movie, Honey We Shrunk Ourselves. In the time since his departure from Hollywood, Moranis has learned to become a digital robotics engineer, and has focused on experimenting with music and sound design. He has also released three comedy albums and written several musicals.
Has He Made Television Appearances?
Since his departure from Hollywood over 20 years ago, Moranis has only made a few television appearances. In 2004, he made a very rare and brief appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to promote his album, The Agoraphobic Cowboy, and he made a surprise cameo in his former co-star Dave Thomas’ show Prime Time Glick.
Will We Ever See Rick Moranis Return To Acting?
It appears unlikely that Rick Moranis will return to Hollywood anytime soon. Over the years, Moranis has turned down a long list of offers to return to the big screen, including a proposal to revive his beloved Honey I Shrunk the Kids movie series. He also rebuffed an invite from Dave Thomas to take part in a SCTV reunion for Netflix.
Upcoming Project With Universal
In spite of his extended absence from the movie industry, Moranis recently signed a multi-picture agreement with Universal Pictures. With the help of his manager, Moranis will make a return to the silver screen in an upcoming project that has yet to be revealed.
What Does the Future Hold for Rick Moranis?
It’s impossible to tell what the future holds for Rick Moranis. All we know for certain is that he will be making a return to Hollywood in the near future. Moranis’ long-time fans are ecstatic to hear of his comeback. There is no doubt that this much-loved star will be warmly welcomed back to the big screen with open arms.
