Rich Little
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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Movies (42)
Star Spangled Adventures - The Movie!
2026 · Ronald Reagan (voice)
Big Life
2023 · Max Van Engelen
Al otro lado del viento
2018 · Party Guest
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
2018 · Self
Davi's Way
2018 · Self
Being Canadian
2015 · Self
Futurama: El juego de Bender
2008 · Rich Little (voice)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998 · Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Horario nocturno
1996 · Johnny Carson
Precious Moments: Who's Who at the Zoo?
1995
Bebe's Kids
1992 · President Nixon
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992 · Self
Night of 100 Stars III
1990 · Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989 · Johnny Carson
Happy Hour
1987 · Mr. X
One Crazy Summer
1986 · Disc Jockey
The Canadian Conspiracy
1986 · Self
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986 · Self
Better Off Dead...
1985 · Additional Voices (voice)
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
1983 · Narrator (voice)
Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983
1983
Rich Little's Robin Hood
1983 · 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, Writer
The Raccoons on Ice
1981 · Narrator (voice)
Dirty Tricks
1981 · Robert Brennan
The Christmas Raccoons
1980 · Storyteller (voice)
Rich Little's Christmas Carol
1978 · All, Writer
Mickey's 50
1978 · Self
The Royal Variety Performance 1977
1977
US Against the World
1977 · Self
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975 · Self
Doris Day Today
1975 · Self
The Perry Como Christmas Show
1974 · Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974 · Self - Presenter
Really, Raquel
1974 · Various Characters
Another Nice Mess
1972 · Richie
Once Upon a Tour
1972
Daisy Town
1971
The Phynx
1970 · Voice in Box (voice)
Pioneer Spirit
1969
Pink Ice
1965 · The Pink Panther / Devereaux / Hoskins (voice)
Sink Pink
1965 · The Pink Panther (voice)
Rich Little's Little Scams on Golf
TV shows (56)
Chip Chilla
2023 · Chupie Chilla (voice)
Norm Macdonald Live
2013 · Self
The Early Show
1999 · Self
Futurama
1999 · Rich Little's Head as Howard Cosell (voice)
Hollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
The View
1997 · Self
The Watcher
1995
La Niñera
1993 · IRS Appeals Officer
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
The Raccoons
1985
MacGyver
1985 · Biff Arnold
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · Barney Mapost
Fantasy Island
1978 · Herbert Costigan
The Love Boat
1977 · Steve Sorrell
CHiPs
1977 · Stanley Woods
Laugh-In
1977 · Guest Performer, Richard Nixon, Guest Performer (uncredited)
The Brady Bunch Hour
1977
The Captain and Tennille
1976 · Self - Guest
The Muppet Show
1976 · Self - Special Guest Star
The Rich Little Show
1976 · Host
Donny & Marie
1976 · Self
Dinah!
1974 · Self
Chico and the Man
1974
Police Woman
1974
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973 · Self
The Julie Andrews Hour
1972 · Self
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
1972
The ABC Comedy Hour
1972
All About Faces
1971
All in the Family
1971 · Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited)
The Flip Wilson Show
1970 · Self
Love, American Style
1969 · Ralph
The Barbara McNair Show
1969 · Self
Hawaii Five-O
1969 · Johnny Kling
The John Davidson Show
1969 · Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969 · Self
Here's Lucy
1968 · Rich Little
Your All American College Show
1968
The Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self, Self (uncredited)
Mannix
1967
The Carol Burnett Show
1967 · Self
That Girl
1966 · Andrew Marshall
Love on a Rooftop
1966 · Stan Parker
Green Acres
1965 · Mr. Fred (voice) (uncredited)
The Hollywood Palace
1964 · Self - Impressionist
The Judy Garland Show
1963 · Self
Petticoat Junction
1963 · Rick Wayne
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self - Guest Host, Self
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962 · Rich Little
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self - Co-Host, Self - Guest
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954 · Self
The Bob Hope Show
1950 · Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944 · Self - Presenter