Rich Little
Known for: Acting
Born: November 26, 1938
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.
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Filmography
42 movies · 56 TV shows, newest first
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Star Spangled Adventures - The Movie!
2026
4.6
Chip Chilla
2023
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Big Life
2023
6.7
The Other Side of the Wind
2018
7.1
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
2018
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Davi's Way
2018
5.6
Being Canadian
2015
8.0
Norm Macdonald Live
2013
6.9
Futurama: Bender's Game
2008
6.2
The Early Show
1999
8.4
Futurama
1999
7.6
Hollywood Squares
1998
6.5
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
4.3
The View
1997
6.4
The Late Shift
1996
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Precious Moments: Who's Who at the Zoo?
19957.0
The Watcher
1995
8.1
The Nanny
1993
6.1
Bebe's Kids
1992
7.0
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
4.3
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
7.5
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
5.6
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
3.4
Happy Hour
1987
6.0
One Crazy Summer
1986
5.5
The Canadian Conspiracy
1986
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TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986
7.1
The Raccoons
1985
7.7
MacGyver
1985
6.6
Better Off Dead...
1985
7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984
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The Raccoons and the Lost Star
1983
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Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983
1983
10.0
Rich Little's Robin Hood
1983
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The Raccoons on Ice
1981
5.5
Dirty Tricks
1981
5.1
The Christmas Raccoons
1980
6.5
Rich Little's Christmas Carol
1978
9.0
Mickey's 50
1978
6.5
Fantasy Island
1978NR
The Royal Variety Performance 1977
1977
6.3
The Love Boat
1977
6.8
CHiPs
1977
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US Against the World
19776.6
Laugh-In
1977
3.8
The Brady Bunch Hour
1977
7.0
The Captain and Tennille
1976
8.0
The Muppet Show
19767.0
The Rich Little Show
1976
6.8
Donny & Marie
1976
2.0
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
6.5
Doris Day Today
1975
6.5
The Perry Como Christmas Show
1974
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The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974
7.0
Dinah!
1974
6.1
Chico and the Man
1974
6.4
Police Woman
1974
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Really, Raquel
1974
5.4
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
8.0
The Julie Andrews Hour
1972
6.2
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
1972
4.0
Another Nice Mess
1972
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Once Upon a Tour
19727.5
The ABC Comedy Hour
1972
6.8
Daisy Town
1971NR
All About Faces
1971
7.8
All in the Family
1971
4.8
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
3.6
The Phynx
1970
6.2
Love, American Style
1969
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The Barbara McNair Show
19697.0
Pioneer Spirit
1969NR
The John Davidson Show
1969
6.8
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
6.7
Here's Lucy
1968
7.2
Hawaii Five-O
1968NR
Your All American College Show
1968
6.8
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
6.8
Mannix
1967
7.7
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
6.2
That Girl
1966
7.0
Love on a Rooftop
1966
7.2
Green Acres
1965
6.6
Pink Ice
1965
7.2
Sink Pink
1965
5.0
The Hollywood Palace
1964
8.2
The Judy Garland Show
1963
5.9
Petticoat Junction
1963
6.8
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
6.9
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
7.9
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
7.0
The Bob Hope Show
1950
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
7.0
Golden Globe Awards
1944
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Rich Little's Little Scams on Golf
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