Rick Kavanian

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Characters played by Rick Kavanian

Dimitri — Manitou's Shoe (2001)

Greek friend of Abahachi. Holds one quarter of the treasure map.

Jens Maul / Schrotty / Pulle / Cleaner / Santa Maria-Announcer — (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 (2004)

Jens Maul is the asthmatic son and right hand of the Martian ruler attacking Earth. He obtains the time machine manual, constructs his own machine, and relentlessly follows the travelers through history. Schrotty, another identity in this listing, is a Surprise crew member who calls the space taxi and initially stays behind during the mission.

Barnabas — The Magic Kids: Three Unlikely Heroes (2020)

Barnabas is the young vampire's father and travels with him to the hidden town of Crailsfelden. Unable to afford the demanded taxes and relocation fees, he considers selling the family's inherited blood fragment so his son can remain at the academy, while remaining unaware of its importance to the town's survival.

König Bussi von Bayern/Feldmarschall (voice) — Lissi and the Wild Emperor (2007)

Appears in subplots related to the court and Lissi's Bavarian background.

Wilde 13 / Pirate — Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020)

The leader of a pirate crew that seeks revenge after learning that the dragon they hoped to meet has been defeated. The crew later confronts the travelers and is defeated.

Dimitri — Manitou's Canoe (2025)

Abahachi's Greek friend who holds a crucial piece of the treasure map.

Kaspar (voice) — School of Magical Animals 3 (2024)

Magical animal voice, likely variant of Caspar.

Caspar (voice) — School of Magical Animals 2 (2022)

Magical animal voice with distinct personality traits.

Chefredakteur — Rabbit Without Ears (2007)

Ludo's editor-in-chief who fires him in the first film.

1/2 Ritter Erdal — 1½ Ritter - Auf der Suche nach der hinreißenden Herzelinde (2008)

A Turkish petty thug dubbed the 'half' knight. He joins Lanze on the rescue mission for Princess Herzelinde. During their travels, he invents the Döner kebab and provides crucial assistance that helps Lanze overcome his naivety and win Herzelinde's hand in marriage.

Löffler / Schrotty / King Klon / Yeti / James Beam / Feldmarschall / Markler Dimitri Stoupakis / Dr. Schmitz / Tschango / Standesbeamter / Kastagnette 3 / Pavel Pipovič — Bullyparade: The Movie (2017)

A Czech reporter present at Günter Schabowski's press conference during the 1989 time travel sequence with the Saxon brothers.

Charles — Hui Buh and the Witch's Castle (2022)

Charles is Hui Buh’s companion at Burgeck Castle and helps prepare the chaotic haunted dinner intended to restore its reputation. After receiving a message, he reaches the dungeons and contributes to freeing Hui Buh, König Julius der 111, and the other captives as the group tries to escape.

Career Overview

Rick Kavanian has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently School of the Magical Animals Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1, Manitou's Canoe, Killing Is My Business, Honey. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1971-01-26
Birth Place
Munich, Germany

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q76128), public domain (CC0).