Rick Ducommun was a European-Canadian businessman, entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer. He was known for his supporting turns in various films, most prominently 1989's The 'Burbs and Little Monsters. Ducommun was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, on July 3, 1952. He grew up on a farm and began doing stand-up comedy in his teens. He moved to Vancouver in the early 1980s and hosted the children's television show Zig Zag.
Rick Ducommun was a European-Canadian businessman, entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer. He was known for his supporting turns in various films, most prominently 1989's The 'Burbs and Little Monsters. Ducommun was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, on July 3, 1952. He grew up on a farm and began doing stand-up comedy in his teens. He moved to Vancouver in the early 1980s and hosted the children's television show Zig Zag.
Ducommun's film career began in the mid-1980s with small roles in films such as No Small Affair (1984) and A Fine Mess (1986). He had his breakthrough role in 1989 as Art Weingartner, the nosy neighbor in Joe Dante's The 'Burbs. He followed that up with a starring role in Little Monsters (1989), as the monster-fighting kid's show host.
Ducommun continued to work steadily in film and television throughout the 1990s, appearing in films such as Spaceballs (1987), Die Hard (1988), Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), and The Hunt for Red October (1990). He also had recurring roles on the television shows Amazing Stories (1985-1987) and Max Headroom (1987-1988).
Ducommun's career slowed down in the 2000s, but he continued to work in film and television. He appeared in films such as Scary Movie (2000) and MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000), and he had a recurring role on the television series Just Shoot Me! (1997-2003).
Ducommun died in Vancouver on June 12, 2015, at the age of 62. He had been suffering from complications from diabetes.
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Filmography (Movies)
Back By Midnight
Character:Wilson
Release Date:25/01/2005
Funky Monkey
Character:Father Rick
Release Date:17/09/2004
Pauly Shore Is Dead
Character:Mitch Rosenberg
Release Date:11/03/2003
Like Mike
Character:Dad Outside Arena
Release Date:03/07/2002
Mr. Bill Does Vegas
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2002
MVP: Most Valuable Primate
Character:Coach Marlowe
Release Date:11/08/2000
Ready to Run
Character:Cyclone (voice)
Release Date:14/07/2000
Scary Movie
Character:Cindy's Dad
Release Date:07/07/2000
Final Voyage
Character:Jasper
Release Date:07/10/1999
Dogmatic
Character:George
Release Date:30/05/1999
Jury Duty
Character:The Real Frank (uncredited)
Release Date:12/04/1995
The Shaggy Dog
Character:Officer Kelly
Release Date:12/11/1994
Blank Check
Character:Henry
Release Date:11/02/1994
Ghost in the Machine
Character:Phil Stewart
Release Date:20/12/1993
Last Action Hero
Character:Ripper's Agent
Release Date:18/06/1993
Groundhog Day
Character:Gus
Release Date:11/02/1993
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
Character:D.A.
Release Date:04/02/1993
Class Act
Character:Parole Officer Reichert
Release Date:05/06/1992
Encino Man
Character:Mr. Brush
Release Date:22/05/1992
The Last Boy Scout
Character:Pool Owner
Release Date:13/12/1991
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Character:Clamp Center Security Guard
Release Date:15/06/1990
The Earth Day Special
Character:Guard
Release Date:22/04/1990
The Hunt for Red October
Character:Navigator C-2A
Release Date:02/03/1990
Little Monsters
Character:Snik
Release Date:25/08/1989
The 'Burbs
Character:Art Weingartner
Release Date:17/02/1989
The Experts
Character:Sparks
Release Date:13/01/1989
Die Hard
Character:Walt
Release Date:15/07/1988
Spaceballs
Character:Prison Guard
Release Date:24/06/1987
A Fine Mess
Character:Wardell
Release Date:08/08/1986
George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head
Character:The Bad Guys
Release Date:14/06/1986
The Last Precinct
Character:Raid
Release Date:26/01/1986
No Small Affair
Character:Groom
Release Date:09/11/1984
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