Biography
Born in Canada, Rich Little got his start just like almost every other comic of his time - night clubs. he was a very popular comic in these clubs, but if there was one thing Rich was best known for, it was impersonations. He studied the voices of many stars his whole life, stars like James Stewart, Johnny Carson, Don Rickles, Dean Martin, Truman Capote and George Burns. In the late 1960s, Rich was dubbed "the best impressionist in the world." During the 1970s, however, a rivalry began between him and fellow impressionist Frank Gorshin, who is five years older. Ultimately, Rich overpowered Gorshin and remained the best impressionist in the world. In 1973 Rich became more associated with Dean Martin and made countless appearances on the "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts," honoring most of the people he impersonated. Besides impressions, Rich also had a successful career as a narrator in many stories, made many appearances in TV series, and hosted many TV shows. He also made his first movie, as Otterlake in The Other Side of the Wind (1972) in 1972. His acting career wasn't as successful as his impressions, but he did have a great talent. After the 1980s, Rich calmed down and moved away from the limelight. In 1998, Rich took a look back at his most remembered moments of his career: his appearances on the "Dean Martin Roasts," in an infomercial to promote the Roast videos. Rich says he will ALWAYS remember those moments.
Filmography
all 90
TV Shows 56
self 43
Movies 34
Voice 3
Narrator 3
Writer 1
Chip Chilla (2023)
The Other Side of the Wind (2018)
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (2018)
Davi's Way (2018)
Fan-O-Rama (2016)
Being Canadian (2015)
Norm Macdonald Live (2013)
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)
The Early Show (1999)
Futurama (1999)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998)
The View (1997)
The Late Shift (1996)
The Watcher (1995)
Bebe's Kids (1992)
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992)
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)
Happy Hour (1987)
ALF (1986)
One Crazy Summer (1986)
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines (1986)
The Raccoons (1985)
MacGyver (1985)
Rich Little's VCR Charades (1985)
The Canadian Conspiracy (1985)
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
The Raccoons and the Lost Star (1983)
Rich Little's Robin Hood (1983)
The Raccoons on Ice (1981)
Dirty Tricks (1981)
The Christmas Raccoons (1980)
Rich Little's Christmas Carol (1978)
Mickey's 50 (1978)
The All New Pink Panther Show (1978)
The Love Boat (1977)
CHiPs (1977)
US Against the World (1977)
Laugh-In (1977)
The Brady Bunch Hour (1977)
The Captain and Tennille (1976)
The Muppet Show (1976)
The Rich Little Show (1976)
Donny & Marie (1976)
Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975)
Doris Day Today (1975)
The Perry Como Christmas Show (1974)
Police Woman (1974)
Chico and the Man (1974)
Really, Raquel (1974)
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973)
The Julie Andrews Hour (1972)
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972)
Another Nice Mess (1972)
The ABC Comedy Hour (1972)
All About Faces (1971)
All in the Family (1971)
The Flip Wilson Show (1970)
The Phynx (1970)
Love, American Style (1969)
The Barbara McNair Show (1969)
Pioneer Spirit (1969)
The John Davidson Show (1969)
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969)
Playboy After Dark (1969)
Here's Lucy (1968)
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
Your All American College Show (1968)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
The Galloping Gourmet (1968)
Mannix (1967)
The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
That Girl (1966)
Love on a Rooftop (1966)
Green Acres (1965)
Pink Ice (1965)
Fanfare (1965)
Sink Pink (1965)
The Hollywood Palace (1964)
The Judy Garland Show (1963)
Petticoat Junction (1963)
The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1954)
The Bob Hope Show (1950)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
The Raccoons on Ice
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1938-11-26 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceOttawa, Canada
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsRichard Caruthers Little, The Man of a Thousand Voices
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Canada's Walk of Fame
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