Rich Little
Acting
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.
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Age 59 (now 87)
Precious Moments: Who's Who at the Zoo?
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
as Self
Age 53 (now 87)
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
as Johnny Carson
Age 50 (now 87)
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as Self
Age 47 (now 87)
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
as Narrator (voice)
Age 45 (now 87)
Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983
Rich Little's Robin Hood
as 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
Age 44 (now 87)
The Perry Como Christmas Show
as Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny
Age 36 (now 87)The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
as Self - Presenter
Age 35 (now 87)
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self
Age 34 (now 87)
All in the Family
as Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited)
Age 32 (now 87)
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self
Age 30 (now 87)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited)
Age 29 (now 87)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
Age 23 (now 87) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Age 23 (now 87)
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Also Known As
Richard Caruthers Little, The Man of a Thousand Voices
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