Person
Rick Ducommun
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 3, 1952
- Died
- June 12, 2015
- Place of birth
- Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Also known as
- Richard Ducommun
Biography
Richard “Rick” Ducommun was a Canadian 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
Back By MidnightFilm · 2005 · as Wilson
Funky MonkeyFilm · 2004 · as Father Rick
Pauly Shore Is DeadFilm · 2003 · as Mitch Rosenberg
Like MikeFilm · 2002 · as Dad Outside Arena
Mr. Bill Does VegasFilm · 2002 · Acting
MVP: Most Valuable PrimateFilm · 2000 · as Coach Marlowe
Ready to RunFilm · 2000 · as Cyclone (voice)
Scary MovieFilm · 2000 · as Cindy's Dad
DogmaticFilm · 1999 · as George
Final VoyageFilm · 1999 · as Jasper
Amazing Stories: The Movie IIIFilm · 1998 · as Larry
BrimstoneTV · 1998 · as Errol Lichter - dead lawyer · 1 episode
Nash BridgesTV · 1996 · as Sgt. McKay · 1 episode
Jury DutyFilm · 1995 · as The Real Frank (uncredited)
The Wayans Bros.TV · 1995 · as Bernie · 2 episodes
Blank CheckFilm · 1994 · as Henry
The Shaggy DogFilm · 1994 · as Officer Kelly
Ghost in the MachineFilm · 1993 · as Phil Stewart
Groundhog DayFilm · 1993 · as Gus
Last Action HeroFilm · 1993 · as Ripper's Agent
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1Film · 1993 · as D.A.
Class ActFilm · 1992 · as Parole Officer Reichert
Encino ManFilm · 1992 · as Mr. Brush
The Last Boy ScoutFilm · 1991 · as Pool Owner
Gremlins 2: The New BatchFilm · 1990 · as Clamp Center Security Guard
The Earth Day SpecialFilm · 1990 · as Guard
The Hunt for Red OctoberFilm · 1990 · as Navigator C-2A
Little MonstersFilm · 1989 · as Snik
The 'BurbsFilm · 1989 · as Art Weingartner
The ExpertsFilm · 1989 · as Sparks
Die HardFilm · 1988 · as Walt
SpaceballsFilm · 1987 · as Prison Guard
The 11th Annual Young Comedians ShowFilm · 1987 · Acting
A Fine MessFilm · 1986 · as Wardell
George Carlin: Playin' with Your HeadFilm · 1986 · as The Bad Guys
The Last PrecinctFilm · 1986 · as Raid
The Last PrecinctTV · 1986 · as Officer 'Raid' Raider · 8 episodes
227TV · 1985 · Acting · 1 episode
Amazing StoriesTV · 1985 · as Larry · 1 episode
MoonlightingTV · 1985 · as Friend #2 · 1 episode
BrothersTV · 1984 · Acting · 1 episode
No Small AffairFilm · 1984 · as Groom
Late Night with David LettermanTV · 1982 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
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