Rick Ducommun
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
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.
Born
Jul 03, 1952
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died
Jun 12, 2015
Known For
Acting
Movies
34 acting
0 crew
Popularity
0.8
Known For
Die Hard
1988
as Walt
Scary Movie
2000
as Cindy's Dad
Groundhog Day
1993
as Gus
The Hunt for Red October
1990
as Navigator C-2A
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
as Clamp Center Security Guard
Spaceballs
1987
as Prison Guard
Last Action Hero
1993
as Ripper's Agent
The Last Boy Scout
1991
as Pool Owner
The 'Burbs
1989
as Art Weingartner
Blank Check
1994
as Henry
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