Rich Little

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 26, 1938 (age 87)

Place of Birth

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Also Known As

Richard Caruthers Little

The Man of a Thousand Voices

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.

Known For

Filmography

2023TVChip Chillaas Chupie Chilla (voice)2018FilmThe Other Side of the Windas Party Guest2018FilmThey'll Love Me When I'm Deadas Self2018FilmDavi's Wayas Self2015FilmBeing Canadianas Self2013TVNorm Macdonald Liveas Self2008FilmFuturama: Bender's Gameas Rich Little (voice)1999TVThe Early Showas Self1999TVFuturamaas Rich Little's Head (voice)1998TVHollywood Squaresas Self - Panelist1998FilmThe Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roastsas Self - Roastee (archive footage)1997TVThe Viewas Self1996FilmThe Late Shiftas Johnny Carson1995TVThe Watcher1993TVThe Nannyas IRS Appeals Officer1992FilmBebe's Kidsas President Nixon1992FilmLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boysas Self1990FilmNight of 100 Stars IIIas Self1989FilmRodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Placeas Johnny Carson1988TVLIVE with Kelly and Markas Self - Guest1987FilmHappy Houras Mr. X1986TVALFas Himself (credit only)1986FilmOne Crazy Summeras Disc Jockey1986FilmThe Canadian Conspiracyas Self1986FilmTV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routinesas Self1985TVThe Raccoons1985TVMacGyveras Biff Arnold1985FilmBetter Off Dead...as Additional Voices (voice)1985FilmRich Little's VCR Charadesas Host1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Barney Mapost1983FilmThe Raccoons and the Lost Staras Narrator (voice)1983FilmStarfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 19831983FilmRich Little's Robin Hoodas 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 Characters1981FilmThe Raccoons on Iceas Narrator (voice)1981FilmDirty Tricksas Robert Brennan1980FilmThe Christmas Raccoonsas Storyteller (voice)1978FilmRich Little's Christmas Carolas All1978FilmMickey's 50as Self1978TVFantasy Islandas Herbert Costigan1977FilmThe Royal Variety Performance 19771977TVThe Love Boatas Steve Sorrell1977TVCHiPsas Stanley Woods1977FilmUS Against the Worldas Self1977TVLaugh-Inas Guest Performer1977TVThe Brady Bunch Hour1976TVThe Captain and Tennilleas Self - Guest1976TVThe Muppet Showas Self - Special Guest Star1976TVThe Rich Little Showas Host1976TVDonny & Marieas Self1975FilmMitzi & 100 Guysas Self1975FilmDoris Day Todayas Self1974FilmThe Perry Como Christmas Showas Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny1974FilmThe 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awardsas Self - Presenter1974TVDinah!as Self1974TVChico and the Man1974TVPolice Woman1974FilmReally, Raquelas Various Characters1973TVThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roastsas Self1972TVThe Julie Andrews Houras Self1972TVWait Till Your Father Gets Home1972FilmAnother Nice Messas Richie1972TVThe ABC Comedy Hour1971FilmDaisy Town1971TVAll About Faces1971TVAll in the Familyas Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited)1970TVThe Flip Wilson Showas Self1970FilmThe Phynxas Voice in Box (voice)1969TVLove, American Styleas Ralph1969TVThe Barbara McNair Showas Self1969FilmPioneer Spirit1969TVThe John Davidson Show1969TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Houras Self1968TVHere's Lucyas Rich Little1968TVHawaii Five-Oas Johnny Kling1968TVYour All American College Show1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self1967TVMannix1967TVThe Carol Burnett Showas Self1966TVThat Girl1966TVLove on a Rooftopas Stan Parker1965TVGreen Acresas Mr. Fred (voice) (uncredited)1965FilmPink Iceas The Pink Panther / Devereaux / Hoskins (voice)1965FilmSink Pinkas The Pink Panther (voice)1964TVThe Hollywood Palaceas Self - Impressionist1963TVThe Judy Garland Showas Self1963TVPetticoat Junctionas Rick Wayne1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self - Guest Host1962TVThe Beverly Hillbilliesas Rich Little1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self - Co-Host1954TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Self1950TVThe Bob Hope Showas Self1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self1944TVGolden Globe Awardsas Self - PresenterFilmBig Lifeas Max Van EngelenFilmRich Little's Little Scams on GolfFilmPrecious Moments: Who's Who at the Zoo?

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