Don Rickles was an American comedian and actor who was known for his sharp wit and insulting comedy style. He was born on May 8, 1926, in Queens, New York, and began his career in the entertainment industry in the 1950s.
Rickles became famous for his ability to make fun of audience members and celebrities alike, often referring to them with derogatory nicknames like “hockey puck” or “dummy.” Despite his often-harsh words, he was beloved by many and considered one of the greatest comedians of his time.
In addition to his stand-up comedy work, Rickles appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “The Rat Race,” “Kelly’s Heroes,” “Casino,” and “Toy Story.” He also made frequent appearances on talk shows, including “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and “Late Show with David Letterman.”
Rickles passed away on April 6, 2017, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of insult comedy and a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
The Movies and TV Shows he worked in are:
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast (1974-1984)
- Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
- Toy Story 4 (2019)
- Casino (1995)
- Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998)
- Toy Story (1995)
- C.P.O. Sharkey (1976-1978)
- Dirty Work (1998)
- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
- Newhart (1982-1990)
- Toy Story 2 (1999)
- X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes (1963)
- Toy Story 3 (2010)
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012-2019)
- Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)
- Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)
- Toy Story of Terror! (2013)
- Dinner with Don (Since 2017)
- Muscle Beach Party (1964)
- Small Fry (2011)
- One Night Only: An All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles (Since 2014)
- The Don Rickles Show (1972)
- Don Rickles: One Night Only (2014)
- Partysaurus Rex (2012)
- Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
- Innocent Blood (1992)
- Toy Story Toons: Hawaiin Vacation (2011)
- Bikini Beach (1964)
- Mr. Warmth (Since 1975)
- Rickless (Since 1975)
- Daddy Dearest (1993)
- The Rat Race (1960)
- The Friars Club Roasts (1968-1971)
- Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)
- Pajama Party (1964)
- Quest for Camelot (1998)
- Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles (Since 1970)
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Sammy Davis Jr. (Since 1975)
- Where It’s At (1969)
- The Wool Cap (2004)
- Keaton’s Cop (1990)
- The Aristocats (2005)
- Inside Out (2015)
- The Twilight Zone (1964)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989-1996)
- F Troop (1965-1967)
- Zookeeper (2011)
- Cats Don’t Dance (1997)
- Grandfathered (2015-2016)
- Don Rickles: Buy This Tape You Hockey Puck (1975)
- Toy Story Toons (2011-2012)
