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Don Rickles
Don Rickles
Known for unleashing his "insult" style of comedy by throwing "off the cuff" lines that charmed audiences for many years and considered one of our most celebrated entertainers, Don Rickles continues to sell out venues in cities worldwide and make frequent television appearances on talk shows such as "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," "Larry King Live," "Late Show With David Letterman," and "Live With Regis and Kelly." Don Rickles' recent work included being the subject of the HBO documentary, "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project," directed by John Landis, for which he won a Primetime Emmy in 2008 for his performance. The feature went on to win an additional Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special.

As an actor, Don Rickles has balanced roles on both the big and small screens. Don Rickles portrayed the role of Billy Sherbert in the Martin Scorsese-directed "Casino" (Universal Pictures), opposite Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci. Don Rickles' additional film credits include the Paramount ensemble comedy "Rat Race," the cult classic "Kelly's Heroes" with Clint Eastwood and the war-drama "Run Silent, Run Deep," opposite leads Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster, among many others.

Don Rickles is also well-known for voicing the character of Mr. Potato Head in Disney/Pixar's computer-animated family features "Toy Story" 1 and 2, and will reprise his role in the upcoming third installment of the popular franchise.

Don Rickles started out in comedy clubs, but appearing on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" in the 1960's is what got him noticed. Don Rickles became the talk of the industry, the media and the public which gave him the opportunity to perform stand-up comedy on television. Don Rickles appeared on the prime-time variety program "The Dean Martin Show" demonstrating what he does best: entertain people. Stars like Bob Hope, Bob Newhart, Lena Horne and Ricardo Montalban were among Don Rickles' targets on the show. Don Rickles was here to stay. Don Rickles would later star in primetime series for ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX, as well as host or co-host seven television specials. Don Rickles also made memorable guest appearances on a potpourri of dramas, sitcoms and variety shows including "Murphy Brown," "Run For Your Life," "I Spy," "The Lucy Show," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Twilight Zone," "Saturday Night Live," "Laugh In" and numerous turns on "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts."

Adding to his impressive resume, Don Rickles has become a best-selling author. In 2007, Don Rickles released his memoir for Simon & Schuster called "Rickles' Book" and the following year "Rickles' Letters" was published.

Among his many awards and honors, Don Rickles is the recipient of Caesar's Palace's Laurel Award and the United States Comedy & Arts Festival's 2007 Pinnacle Award for his distinguished career.

Originally born in New York City, Don Rickles currently resides in Los Angeles.






DON RICKLES: FACTS

How tall is Don Rickles? How old is Don Rickles? Where was Don Rickles born? Where does Don Rickles live? Find out here.

Age: 83 years old
Birthday: May 8, 1926
Height: 5' 6"
Nickname: Mr. Warmth
The Merchant of Venom
Glass Head
Full Name / Real Name: Donald Jay Rickles
Birthplace: New York, NY
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Wife: Barbara Sklar



DON RICKLES: NEWS


Don Rickles Disney and Pixar Unveil New Details about 'Toy Story 3' and 'Cars 2'During the D23 Expo convention, news emerged about the two highly anticipated animated sequels as well as the upcoming "Rapunzel," "Tinker Bell and the Race through the Seasons" and a brand new "Winnie the Pooh." Read more...
Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer on "Desperate Housewives" Will Ferrell, Teri Hatcher, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dr. Phil Named as Presenters for the '2009 TV Land Awards'Cyndi Lauper and David Cassidy to pay tribute to honorees Sid and Marty Krofft. Read more...
TV Land Bestows Legend Award on Don Rickles"I feel honored that TV Land has finally woken up and decided to make me this year's recipient of the Legend Award," said Rickles. Read more...

 
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DON RICKLES: TWITTER

March 20, 2010
I think I'm going to buy the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast video just so I can hear Don Rickles call someone a 'Hockey Puck.'
2 hours ago
Justin Bieber has never truly loved anyone - excepting of course Don Rickles. #JustinBieberFacts
23 hours ago
Tater Trivia Answer: Don Rickles does the voice of Mr. Potato Head in "Toy Story."
1 day ago
The joy of @hotdogsladies "late Don Rickles" impersonation during the final seconds of the @ylnt episode "Bubbles" might just save this day.
1 day ago
@Opheliac_Lolita I notice and point out the absurdities in life, but I'm not a Don Rickles standup comedian saying, I think I've been...
1 day ago
RT @Uncucumbered: I have always thought of Ronald Reagan as the Don Rickles of politics. #p2 // OK, we REALLY need to quit dissing Rickles.
2 days ago
RT @Uncucumbered: I have always thought of Ronald Reagan as the Don Rickles of politics. #p2
2 days ago
I have always thought of Ronald Reagan as the Don Rickles of politics. #p2
2 days ago
Back in edmonton. Packing up my clothes. And hopefully seeing don rickles in a couple months!!!!
2 days ago
@dodmarti199 I don't say anything that Don Rickles wouldn't. Foul language is out of bounds, of "coarse," Mr. Lexis. Gee, I'm in good form!
2 days ago
@shoepixie Mmm... surviving. Early morning, sleepless, watching Don Rickles. Making the most of my insomnia.
2 days ago
Went to great party for Don rickles & wife. JOHN STAMOS & BOB SAGET spoke, they were hilarious!
2 days ago
home, tea, I've got my don rickles on
3 days ago
RT @RealJeffreyRoss: Are you sure you weren't aborted? RT @farazakhtar9: @RealJeffreyRoss you sure your not a hate child of Don rickles and Joan rivers?
3 days ago
Are you sure you weren't aborted? RT @farazakhtar9: @RealJeffreyRoss you sure your not a hate child of Don rickles and Joan rivers?
3 days ago
 
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