
Richard “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.

Scary Movie
2000 · as Cindy's Dad

Die Hard
1988 · as Walt

The Hunt for Red October
1990 · as Navigator C-2A

Spaceballs
1987 · as Prison Guard

Groundhog Day
1993 · as Gus

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990 · as Clamp Center Security Guard

The Last Boy Scout
1991 · as Pool Owner

Last Action Hero
1993 · as Ripper's Agent

The 'Burbs
1989 · as Art Weingartner

Like Mike
2002 · as Dad Outside Arena

Blank Check
1994 · as Henry

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993 · as D.A.

Little Monsters
1989 · as Snik

Encino Man
1992 · as Mr. Brush

Class Act
1992 · as Parole Officer Reichert

Funky Monkey
2004 · as Father Rick

Jury Duty
1995 · as The Real Frank (uncredited)

No Small Affair
1984 · as Groom