
Rich Little
0 FOLLOWERS • 37 CREDITS • NOV 26, 1938 • 86
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.
Known For

The Ed Sullivan Show

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Murder, She Wrote

Golden Globe Awards

The Love Boat

Hawaii Five-O

The Early Show

Mannix

MacGyver

CHiPs

Police Woman

Fantasy Island

All in the Family

Petticoat Junction

The Merv Griffin Show

The Carol Burnett Show

The Wonderful World of Disney

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

ALF

The Flip Wilson Show

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Judy Garland Show

Chico and the Man

The Brady Bunch Hour

Laugh-In

Futurama

The Muppet Show

The Other Side of the Wind

The Late Shift

Bebe's Kids

Futurama: Bender's Game

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

Your All American College Show

The Pink Panther

The Rich Little Show
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