Rich Little
Born
November 26, 1938 (86 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 Other Side of the Wind
Party Guest
2018
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
Self
2018
Davi's Way
Self
2018
Fan-O-Rama
The Head of Richard M. Nixon
2016
Being Canadian
Self
2015
Futurama: Bender's Game
Rich Little (voice)
2008
Futurama
Rich Little's Head (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
1998
The View
Self · (1 episode)
1997
The Late Shift
Johnny Carson
1996
Bebe's Kids
President Nixon
1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self
1992
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1990
Happy Hour
Mr. X
1987
One Crazy Summer
Disc Jockey
1986
The Canadian Conspiracy
1986
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Self
1986
Rich Little's VCR Charades
Host
1985
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
Narrator (voice)
1983
Rich Little's Robin Hood
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
1983
The Raccoons on Ice
Narrator (voice)
1981
Dirty Tricks
Robert Brennan
1981
The Christmas Raccoons
Storyteller (voice)
1980
Rich Little's Christmas Carol
All
1978
Mickey's 50
Self
1978
CHiPs
Stanley Woods · (1 episode)
1977
US Against the World
Self
1977
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
1975
Chico and the Man
(1 episode)
1974
The Phynx
Voice in the Box (voice)
1970
Big Life
Max Van Engelen
Donny & Marie
Self · (1 episode)
1976
Doris Day Today
Self
1975
The Perry Como Christmas Show
Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny
1974
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Self - Presenter
1974
Really, Raquel
Various Characters
1974
Another Nice Mess
Richie
1972
Daisy Town
1971
Pioneer Spirit
1969
Here's Lucy
Rich Little · (1 episode)
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Johnny Kling · (1 episode)
1968
Mannix
(1 episode)
1967
That Girl
(1 episode)
1966
Pink Ice
The Pink Panther / Devereaux / Hoskins (voice)
1965
Sink Pink
The Pink Panther (voice)
1965
Rich Little's Little Scams on Golf
Chip Chilla
Chupie Chilla (voice) · (1 episode)
2023
Norm Macdonald Live
Self · (1 episode)
2013
The Early Show
Self · (1 episode)
1999
The Watcher
(1 episode)
1995
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1988
ALF
Himself (credit only) · (2 episodes)
1986
The Raccoons
(60 episodes)
1985
MacGyver
Biff Arnold · (1 episode)
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Barney Mapost · (1 episode)
1984
The All New Pink Panther Show
Pink Panther (voice) · (32 episodes)
1978
Fantasy Island
Herbert Costigan · (1 episode)
1978
The Love Boat
Steve Sorrell · (2 episodes)
1977
Laugh-In
Guest Performer · (1 episode)
1977
Laugh-In
Richard Nixon · (1 episode)
1977
Laugh-In
Guest Performer (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1977
The Brady Bunch Hour
(1 episode)
1977
The Captain and Tennille
Self · (1 episode)
1976
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
1976
The Rich Little Show
Host · (15 episodes)
1976
Dinah!
Self · (2 episodes)
1974
Police Woman
(1 episode)
1974
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self · (5 episodes)
1973
The Julie Andrews Hour
Self · (28 episodes)
1972
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
(1 episode)
1972
The ABC Comedy Hour
(13 episodes)
1972
All About Faces
(1 episode)
1971
All in the Family
Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1971
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · (1 episode)
1970
Love, American Style
Ralph · (1 episode)
1969
Love, American Style
(1 episode)
1969
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · (1 episode)
1969
The John Davidson Show
(1 episode)
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · (1 episode)
1969
Your All American College Show
(7 episodes)
1968
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · (6 episodes)
1968
The Carol Burnett Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1967
Love on a Rooftop
Stan Parker · (5 episodes)
1966
Green Acres
Mr. Fred (voice) (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1965
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Impressionist · (1 episode)
1964
The Judy Garland Show
Self · (1 episode)
1963
Petticoat Junction
Rick Wayne · (1 episode)
1963
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (9 episodes)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (15 episodes)
1962
The Beverly Hillbillies
(1 episode)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (2 episodes)
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (7 episodes)
1961
The Wonderful World of Disney
Self · (1 episode)
1954
The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1948
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1944