[1] He is famous for his cooperation with Michael Herbig, which led to many popular movie comedies and parodies, e.g. Manitou's Shoe.

[3][4] From 1990 to 1994 Kavanian studied political science, North American history and psychology in Munich and Augsburg.

The cooperation with Michael Herbig began in 1990, when both worked as authors and speakers for a German comedy radio show.

In 1995 Kavanian moved to New York City and studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.

Henceforward Rick starred in several comedy movies, had many TV appearances and began his work as a successful Stand-up comedian.