Don Rickles

@Jewish Actors, Birthday and Childhood

Don Rickles is the man behind the whole concept of insult comedy

May 8, 1926

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Biography

Personal Details

  • Birthday: May 8, 1926
  • Nationality: American
  • Famous: Jewish Actors, Jewish Comedians, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors
  • Spouses: Barbara Sklar
  • Known as: Donald Jay Rickles
  • Childrens: Larry Rickles, Mindy Rickles
  • Universities:
    • Newtown High School

Don Rickles born at

New York

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Birth Place

He married Barbara Sklar on March 14, 1965. They had two children; a daughter Mindy and a son, Larry who died in 2011.

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Personal Life

‘Rickles’ Book’ mentions that his grandchildren, Ethan and Harrison are much more impressed by his work as Mr. Potato Head than any other work.

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Personal Life

His best friend is Bob Newhart and the two often vacation together with their wives. They have appeared together on many shows including ‘Newhart’.

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Personal Life

He was born in Queens, New York. His father, Max was in the clothing business and his mother, Etta was a housewife.

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Childhood & Early Life

He attended the Newton High School in Elmhurst, Long Island.

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Childhood & Early Life

After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S Navy and served during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

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Childhood & Early Life

He then studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts because he wanted to be a serious actor.

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Childhood & Early Life

He could only find small roles in television upon his graduation. He began performing stand-up comedy to supplement his income, eventually developing his ‘insult comedian’ persona.

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Career

He made his film debut in 1958 as a serious actor in ‘Run Silent, Run Deep’. He started making a lot of appearances in television sitcoms and dramatic series over the next few years.

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Career

After his first guest appearance in 1965, he went on and made more than a 100 appearances as a guest and host in ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’.

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Career

During the 1960s he made many guest appearances in shows like ‘The Rick Van Dyke Show’, ‘The Munster’. ‘The Adam’s Family’, and ‘The Mothers-in-law’.

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Career

He kick started the 1970s with a very important role in the hit movie ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ (1970) starring Clint Eastwood. He made a number of appearances in television comedies like ‘The Don Rickles Show’ (1972) and ‘The Dean Martin Roasts’ (1973).

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Career

An important breakthrough for Rickles was when he signed on for his first appearance on ‘The Dean Martin Show’. His first guest appearance on the popular prime-time variety show was a major success for Rickles.

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Major Works

Rickles’ live comedy album ‘‘Hello, Dummy!’’ hit No. 54 on The Billboard 200 album chart.

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Major Works

He is remembered as the voice of the outspoken and sarcastic Mr. Potato Head in the computer animated comedy adventure film ‘Toy Story’ franchise.

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Major Works

The documentary film based on his life, ‘Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project’ is one of the best known works of his career. The film received favourable reviews and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Major Works