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Don Rickles is an primarily a comedian that got his start doing a stand-up routine where he would insult hecklers. This soon developed into a full act where Rickles was getting billed as an "insult comic." He later became associated with Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, who saw him preforming at a Los Angeles comedy club. He received a 2008 Emmy Award for his special, Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project.
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Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Donald Jay Rickles
- Born: May 8, 1926
- Born in New York City
- Spouse: Barbara Sklar
- Played Mr. Potato Head in Toy Story and Toy Story 2
- Close friends with Bob Newhart
- Earned a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Served in World War II
- Children: 2
- Attended: Newtown High School
- Served in the U.S. Navy
- 1958 film debut in Run Silent, Run Deep
- Of Jewish decent
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Brief Biography
Getting his start in comedy clubs throughout major cities in the United States, Don Rickles soon became known as a frequent guest on celebrity roasts' hosted by Dean Martin, a long-time friend of his. In 1958, he made his film debut with Run Silent, Run Deep, and later went on to appear in such notable films as: Casino, Toy Story and Toy Story 2; the latter two of which he just lent his voice. Rickles is known for his insult comedy routine, which was developed early in his career as he would respond to snide audience members. -
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Video: Don Rickles on the Dean Martin Variety Show (Time: 6:12)
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Fan Site: Don Rickles- The Hockey Puck!
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HBO: Don Rickles: Mr. Warmth
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Rotten Tomatoes: Don Rickles Profile
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IMDb: Don Rickles Filmography
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Video: Don Rickles on the Dean Martin Variety Show (Time: 6:12)
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Rickles' Book: A Memoir - $14.00
Why you need to buy RICKLES' Book immediately:RICKLES' BOOK will help you win friends and influence people.<P>RICKLES' BOOK will introduce you to all of his famous friends, from Frank Sinatra to Johnny Carson...
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Charlie Rose -An hour with Don Rickles (August 30, 2007) - $24.95
An hour with Don Rickles. Rickles discusses his career and new memoir Rickle's Book.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
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Rickles' Letters - $25.00
Along with collected letters of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Jefferson and Wendell Willkie, Rickles' Letters illustrates the power of eloquent correspondence and offers universal wisdom for the ages. For example:RICKLES TO MRS. LIN...
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project - $26.99
This terrific feature film comedy reveals the background of one of the legends of comedy Don Rickles.Hailed by some of today’s biggest comedians as one of the Kings of Comedy.Comedians reveal their unique stories and tell how Don Rickles wa...
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Don Rickles on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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RT @johnnybeane: Check this video out -- Don Rickles on Dean Martin Roasts : Bob Hope http://bit.ly/12qTFA
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Check this video out -- Don Rickles on Dean Martin Roasts : Bob Hope http://bit.ly/12qTFA
@johnnybeane | November 08, 2009 11:00 AM -
Watching "Mr Warmth: The Don Rickles Project." Everyone wants to get shitted on by Don Rickles!
@SHINdIG_ | November 07, 2009 10:04 PM -
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All right. Out for the night having watched a funny documentary on Hulu about Don Rickles. How could it NOT be funny?
@stuart_oneill | November 07, 2009 07:52 AM
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Don Rickles Timeline
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- 1926: Born on May 8
- 1958: Run Silent, Run Deep - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1964: Muscle Beach Party - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1970: Kelly's Heroes - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1988: Keaton's Cop - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1993: Daddy Dearest - IMDb Listing
- 1995: Casino - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1995: Toy Story - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1999: Toy Story 2 - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2004: The Wool Cap - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes
- 2005: The Catch - IMDb Listing
- 2008: Mikey & Dolores - IMDb Listing
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View All Don Rickles Questions (3424) | Ask a QuestionThe secret your mom don't know? (2 Answers)Yeah, that I have girl friend,My last birth day she gave a laptop, but I said to mom that that I win in lottary. Haa....ha......a... read moreWho can I marry in this game? And, what if I don't like the choices? (1 Answer)I located this faq from Harvest Moon DS Cute which has all the guidelines and hints in the marriage and Courtship Guide: http://faqs.ign.com/articles/861/861637p1.html read moreVOTES don't appear in recent activity?? (3 Answers)You can see how many votes you have done by using the SPY feature and selecting Answer Votes. Then you search (Ctl-F) for your username and count how many times ... read moreWhy doesnt Don Cherry have a clothing/suit line? (4 Answers)I've wondered this myself and have decided that he would do well with a line of ties. They're cheap, easy and often novelty. I bet he'd do well with a ... read more
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