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Rick Kavanian

Rick Kavanian

Actor, also writer · Born January 26, 1971 (55) · Munich, Germany

Rick Kavanian, born Richard Horatio Kavanian on January 26, 1971, in Munich, is a German actor, comedian, writer, and voice actor. He grew up in an Armenian family that had emigrated from Bucharest to Munich. His collaboration with Michael Herbig began in 1990 with a radio show and led to numerous successful film comedies and parodies, such as *Der Schuh des Manitu* and *Traumschiff Surprise – Periode 1*. Rick is also known as a voice actor and has, among other roles, lent his voice to the German versions of Austin Powers and Marty from *Madagascar*.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 26, 1971 (55)
From
Munich, Germany
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
25 on MovieCove · 51 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 32% in 30 days

What are Rick Kavanian's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Adventure5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Animation5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 25th percentile
: browse their Animation movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
51%
Self
23%
Society
13%
Ideas
5%
Power
5%
Morality
1%
Survival
1%
Friendship11 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 16 · Serious 2 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 7

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 8 · Charged 10 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 15 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 11

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 18 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

12 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 12 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 12
Ally
3 of 12
Hero
2 of 12
Threshold guardian
2 of 12
Trickster
1 of 12
Mentor
1 of 12
Show the 12 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
14
Warm
9
Absurd
7
Hopeful
4
Manic
3
Other
7

How their films linger

Feel-good15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy17
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Rick Kavanian's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 25 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rick Kavanian's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

51 credits, 25 with a MovieCove page; 45 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Hitster - Die Gameshow der größten Hits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Zweigstelle(2025)

    as Bestatter

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • School of Magical Animals 4(2025)

    as Caspar (voice)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Manitou's Canoe(2025)

    Screenplay · as Dimitri

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • School of Magical Animals 3(2024)

    as Kaspar (voice)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Club Las Piranjas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · as Tony Brandl

  • Hui Buh und das Hexenschloss(2022)

    as Charles

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Tage, die es nicht gab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 16 episodes · as Sebastian Gerlinder-Hauke

  • School of Magical Animals 2(2022)

    as Caspar (voice)

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Love Thing(2022)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • The History of Mankind: Slightly Abridged(2022)

    as Mentu Hotep / Rufus Eisenpilz / Patros Papadopulos

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Mia and Me: The Hero of Centopia(2022)

    as Stormy

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Beckenrand Sheriff(2021)

    as Dr. Rieger

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Der Boandlkramer und die ewige Liebe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Heavenly Porter

  • Jim Button and the Wild 13(2020)

    as Wilde 13 / Pirate

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes(2020)

    as Barnabas

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Masked Singer Germany(2019)

    Show 6 episodes · as Panelist · as Self - Panelist

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • Ice Princess Lily(2018)

    as Limbo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver(2018)

    as Wilde 13 / Pirate

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Abi '97 - gefühlt wie damals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Piet

  • High Society(2017)

    as Olivjeh

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Bullyparade: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Script Editor · as Löffler / Schrotty / King Klon / Yeti / James Beam / Feldmarschall / Markler Dimitri Stoupakis / Dr. Schmitz / Tschango / Standesbeamter / Kastagnette 3 / Pavel Pipovič

  • Von einem, der auszog, das Fürchten zu lernen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Moorleiche

  • Buddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Stewart

  • Bully's Sitcom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 6 episodes · as Rick

  • Hammer & Sichl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Regisseur

  • Knight Rusty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 52 episodes · as Ritter Rost

  • Rabbit Without Ears and Two-Eared Chick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Hase (voice)

  • Knight Rusty(2013)

    as Ritter Rost (voice)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • 1Live Talk mit Frau Heinrich (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Otto's Eleven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Pit

  • Rick Kavanian - Kosmopilot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Writer · Actor

  • Killing is My Business, Honey(2009)

    as Toni Ricardelli

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • 1 1/2 Ritter - Auf der Suche nach der hinreißenden Herzelinde(2008)

    as 1/2 Ritter Erdal

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Little Dodo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Crocodile (voice)

  • Kleiner Dodo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 26 episodes · as Krokodil Arnold (voice)

  • Rabbit Without Ears(2007)

    as Chefredakteur

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Schmidt & Pocher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Lissi und der wilde Kaiser(2007)

    as König Bussi von Bayern/Feldmarschall (voice)

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Hui Buh - Das Schlossgespenst(2006)

    as Charles

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Felix: Around the World(2005)

    as Poltergeist / Nessie (voice)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Bully & Rick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 26 episodes · Creator · Actor

  • Dreamship Surprise: Period 1(2004)

    Author · as Jens Maul / Schrotty / Pulle / Cleaner / Santa Maria-Announcer

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Jester Till (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Magic Mirror (voice)

  • Genial daneben (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Bullyparade (Best of) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • The Bunny Guards vs. the Forces of Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Cem

  • Feuer, Eis & Dosenbier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Türlich

  • Manitou's Shoe(2001)

    Screenplay · as Dimitri

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Easy Bully (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mann vor Haus / Kellner

  • Bullyparade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 90 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 51 titles from 1997 to 2026; peak year 2021.

Biggest box office

Dreamship Surprise: Period 1 (2004)

$76M worldwide

Highest rated

Manitou's Shoe (2001)

Midcredits 74th

Most popular right now

Mia and Me: The Hero of Centopia (2022)

Film career

19972026

Peak 2021 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2001Screen debut· Manitou's Shoe
  • 2002First top-billed film· Feuer, Eis & Dosenbier
  • 2009Career best· Killing Is My Business, Honey

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting51 of 51: 45 only acting, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score38thWriting5 of 51: 0 only writing, 5 with another roleOther crew1 of 51: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

51 titles, 6 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 5 of them.

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s18 · 18 acting · 4 crew2010s16 · 16 acting · 1 crew2020s15 · 15 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 8% of 24 roles
011121

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Rick Kavanian's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 40th percentile, the median of all 24; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 45th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 25 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 25 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Panned2
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

The Masked Singer Germany (2019)

88th percentile spread · 55% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor, writer

Manitou's Shoe (2001)

Midcredits 74th · 64% liked

Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 32. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Rick Kavanian work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rick Kavanian's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Michael Herbig shares the most, 9.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers