Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1938-11-26 (Age: 88)
Place of Birth
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Rich Little
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 (40)
Big Life
2023
The Other Side of the Wind
2018
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
2018
Davi's Way
2018
Being Canadian
2015
Futurama: Bender's Game
2008
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
The Late Shift
1996
Bebe's Kids
1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
Happy Hour
1987
One Crazy Summer
1986
