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.
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
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.
Don Rickles on The Late Show with David Letterman
![The Late Show Interview - Don Rickles 11/11/2008 [PT1][HQ]](http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/_fXPcvLcWVk/hqdefault.jpg)
Don Rickles Timeline
Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
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
