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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
The Other Side of the Wind
Character:Party Guest
Release Date:02/11/2018
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
Character:Self
Release Date:31/08/2018
Davi's Way
Character:Self
Release Date:13/07/2018
Fan-O-Rama
Character:The Head of Richard M. Nixon
Release Date:22/12/2016
Being Canadian
Character:Self
Release Date:18/09/2015
Futurama: Bender's Game
Character:Rich Little (voice)
Release Date:03/11/2008
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Character:Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1998
The Late Shift
Character:Johnny Carson
Release Date:24/02/1996
Bebe's Kids
Character:President Nixon
Release Date:31/07/1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Character:Self
Release Date:05/04/1992
Night of 100 Stars III
Character:Self
Release Date:21/05/1990
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Character:Johnny Carson
Release Date:06/05/1989
Happy Hour
Character:Mr. X
Release Date:01/05/1987
One Crazy Summer
Character:Disc Jockey
Release Date:08/08/1986
The Canadian Conspiracy
Character:Self
Release Date:08/06/1986
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Character:Self
Release Date:16/04/1986
Rich Little's VCR Charades
Character:Host
Release Date:08/07/1985
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:26/12/1983
Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983
Character:
Release Date:06/05/1983
Rich Little's Robin Hood
Character:Groucho Marx as Robin Hood / Humphrey Bogart as Prince John / John Wayne as Little John / Carol Channing as Maid Marion / Laurel & Hardy as Sheriffs of Nottingham / George Burns as Alan-a-Dale / Various Characters
Release Date:26/02/1983
The Raccoons on Ice
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:20/12/1981
Dirty Tricks
Character:Robert Brennan
Release Date:06/03/1981
The Christmas Raccoons
Character:Storyteller (voice)
Release Date:01/12/1980
Rich Little's Christmas Carol
Character:All
Release Date:17/12/1978
Mickey's 50
Character:Self
Release Date:19/11/1978
US Against the World
Character:Self
Release Date:07/09/1977
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Character:Self
Release Date:24/03/1975
Doris Day Today
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1975
The Perry Como Christmas Show
Character:Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny
Release Date:17/12/1974
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Character:Self - Presenter
Release Date:20/11/1974
Really, Raquel
Character:Various Characters
Release Date:08/03/1974
Another Nice Mess
Character:Richie
Release Date:23/08/1972
Daisy Town
Character:
Release Date:01/11/1971
The Phynx
Character:Voice in Box (voice)
Release Date:06/03/1970
Pioneer Spirit
Character:
Release Date:21/07/1969
Pink Ice
Character:The Pink Panther / Devereaux / Hoskins (voice)
Release Date:10/06/1965
Sink Pink
Character:The Pink Panther (voice)
Release Date:11/04/1965
Television Appearances
Chip Chilla
Character:Chupie Chilla (voice)
Norm Macdonald Live
Character:Self
The Early Show
Character:Self
Futurama
Character:Rich Little's Head (voice)
The View
Character:Self
The Watcher
Character:
The Nanny
Character:IRS Appeals Officer
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Character:Self - Guest
ALF
Character:Himself (credit only)
The Raccoons
Character:
MacGyver
Character:Biff Arnold
Murder, She Wrote
Character:Barney Mapost
The All New Pink Panther Show
Character:Pink Panther (voice)
Fantasy Island
Character:Herbert Costigan
The Love Boat
Character:Steve Sorrell
CHiPs
Character:Stanley Woods
Laugh-In
Character:Guest Performer
Laugh-In
Character:Richard Nixon
Laugh-In
Character:Guest Performer (uncredited)
The Brady Bunch Hour
Character:
The Captain and Tennille
Character:Self - Guest
The Muppet Show
Character:Self - Special Guest Star
The Rich Little Show
Character:Host
Donny & Marie
Character:Self
Dinah!
Character:Self
Chico and the Man
Character:
Police Woman
Character:
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Character:Self
The Julie Andrews Hour
Character:Self
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Character:
The ABC Comedy Hour
Character:
All About Faces
Character:
All in the Family
Character:Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited)
The Flip Wilson Show
Character:Self
Love, American Style
Character:Ralph
Love, American Style
Character:
The Barbara McNair Show
Character:Self
The John Davidson Show
Character:
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Character:Self
Here's Lucy
Character:Rich Little
Hawaii Five-O
Character:Johnny Kling
Your All American College Show
Character:
The Dick Cavett Show
Character:Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Character:Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Character:Self (uncredited)
Mannix
Character:
The Carol Burnett Show
Character:Self
That Girl
Character:
Love on a Rooftop
Character:Stan Parker
Green Acres
Character:Mr. Fred (voice) (uncredited)
The Hollywood Palace
Character:Self - Impressionist
The Judy Garland Show
Character:Self
Petticoat Junction
Character:Rick Wayne
The Merv Griffin Show
Character:Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self - Guest Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self
The Beverly Hillbillies
Character:Rich Little
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self
The Wonderful World of Disney
Character:Self
The Bob Hope Show
Character:Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Character:Self
Golden Globe Awards
Character:Self - Presenter
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