Rick Moranis is 'fine' after being randomly assaulted in New York City, representative says

Rick Moranis attends "In & Of Itself" Opening Night - Arrivals at Daryl Roth Theatre on April 12, 2017 in New York City.
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Rick Moranis is doing "fine" after he was the victim of a random assault in New York City this week, his representative says.

The actor on Thursday morning was punched and knocked down by an unidentified man while walking near Central Park, The Associated Press reports. Video of the incident was shared online via the NYPD Crime Stoppers' Twitter account, and police asked for information from anyone who might have seen the assailant.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.