American comedian
Born: May 8, 1926
Died: April 6, 2017
Don Rickles (1926-2017) was an American comedian, actor, and voice actor known for his quick wit, insult comedy, and abrasive humor. He was born on May 8, 1926, in New York City, and grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Rickles began his career in comedy, performing in nightclubs and on television in the 1950s and 1960s.
Rickles became famous for his insult comedy, where he would often mock members of his audience and celebrities, earning him the nickname “Mr. Warmth.” He appeared in numerous films, including “Run Silent, Run Deep,” “Kelly’s Heroes,” and “Casino,” and made frequent guest appearances on television shows like “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” “The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts,” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.”
In addition to his comedy work, Rickles was also a prolific voice actor, lending his distinctive voice to characters in animated films such as “Toy Story,” “A Bug’s Life,” and “Cars.” He won an Emmy award in 2008 for his role as the voice of Mr. Potato Head in “Toy Story.”
Rickles continued to perform until his death in 2017 at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most beloved and respected comedians in American history.
Don Rickles’s 5 most popular quotes
- Italians are fantastic people, really. They can work you over in an alley while singing an opera.
- No matter where you go in this world, you will always find a Jew sitting in the beach chair next to you.
- When you enter a room, you have to kiss his ring. I don’t mind, but he has it in his back pocket.
- I think if I took therapy, the doctor would quit. He’d just pick up the couch and walk out of the room.
- When you stand alone and sell yourself, you can’t please everyone. But when you’re different, you can last.
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