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.
Known for
Futurama
Rich Little's Head (voice)
MacGyver
Biff Arnold
Murder, She Wrote
Barney Mapost
Mannix
ALF
Himself (credit only)
Hawaii Five-O
Johnny Kling
The Carol Burnett Show
Self
Fantasy Island
Herbert Costigan
Here's Lucy
Rich Little
Police Woman
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self
The Love Boat
Steve Sorrell
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self
Love on a Rooftop
Stan Parker
The Barbara McNair Show
Self
Chico and the Man
Love, American Style
Ralph
Love, American Style
The Beverly Hillbillies
CHiPs
Stanley Woods
All in the Family
Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited)
The All New Pink Panther Show
Pink Panther (voice)
Petticoat Junction
Rick Wayne
Green Acres
Mr. Fred (voice) (uncredited)
The Captain and Tennille
Self
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
The Wonderful World of Disney
Self
That Girl
The Rich Little Show
Host
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
The Brady Bunch Hour
Chip Chilla
Chupie Chilla (voice)
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
The Raccoons
Dinah!
Self
Your All American College Show
All About Faces
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Impressionist
The Watcher
Laugh-In
Guest Performer
Laugh-In
Richard Nixon
Laugh-In
Guest Performer (uncredited)
The Julie Andrews Hour
Self
The Judy Garland Show
Self
One Crazy Summer
Disc Jockey
Bebe's Kids
President Nixon
The Late Shift
Johnny Carson
The Other Side of the Wind
Party Guest
Futurama: Bender's Game
Rich Little (voice)
Daisy Town
Being Canadian
Self
The ABC Comedy Hour
Mickey's 50
Self
Happy Hour
Mr. X
Sink Pink
The Pink Panther (voice)
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
Self
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
Big Life
Max Van Engelen
US Against the World
Self
Dirty Tricks
Robert Brennan
The Canadian Conspiracy
Davi's Way
Self
Pink Ice
The Pink Panther / Devereaux / Hoskins (voice)
Doris Day Today
Self
The Phynx
Voice in the Box (voice)
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Self
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
Narrator (voice)
The John Davidson Show
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self
Another Nice Mess
Richie
The View
Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Fan-O-Rama
The Head of Richard M. Nixon
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Christmas Raccoons
Storyteller (voice)
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Self - Presenter
The Perry Como Christmas Show
Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny
Pioneer Spirit
The Bob Hope Show
Self
The Raccoons on Ice
Narrator (voice)
Rich Little's Christmas Carol
All
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
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
Donny & Marie
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Really, Raquel
Various Characters
Norm Macdonald Live
Self
Rich Little's Little Scams on Golf
The Early Show
Self
Rich Little's VCR Charades
Host