Rick Moranis, Cameron Diaz and Lindsay Lohan among stars who left fame behind before returning to Hollywood

Rick Moranis is stepping back into the spotlight after decades away from Hollywood, joining a growing list of stars who left fame behind and later returned.

The 71-year-old actor is taking on his first live-action part in nearly 30 years after walking away from the entertainment industry at the height of his career following a family tragedy.

Now, Moranis is reprising his role as Lord Dark Helmet in "Spaceballs: The New One," the long-awaited sequel to Mel Brooks' 1987 cult classic...