Rich Little

Acting

Born November 26, 1938 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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.

TV Shows(57)

Chip Chilla

Chupie Chilla (voice)

2023

Norm Macdonald Live

Self

2013

The Early Show

Self

1999

Futurama

Rich Little's Head as Howard Cosell (voice)

1999

Hollywood Squares

Self - Panelist

1998

The View

Self

1997

The Watcher

1995

The Nanny

IRS Appeals Officer

1993

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Self - Guest

1988

ALF

Himself (credit only)

1986

The Raccoons

1985

MacGyver

Biff Arnold

1985

Murder, She Wrote

Barney Mapost

1984

Fantasy Island

Herbert Costigan

1978

The Love Boat

Steve Sorrell

1977

CHiPs

Stanley Woods

1977

Laugh-In

Guest Performer

1977

The Brady Bunch Hour

1977

The Captain and Tennille

Self - Guest

1976

The Muppet Show

Self - Special Guest Star

1976

The Rich Little Show

Host

1976

Donny & Marie

Self

1976

Dinah!

Self

1974

Chico and the Man

1974

Police Woman

1974

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Self

1973

The Julie Andrews Hour

Self

1972

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

1972

The ABC Comedy Hour

1972

All About Faces

1971

All in the Family

Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited)

1971

The Flip Wilson Show

Self

1970

Love, American Style

Ralph

1969

The Barbara McNair Show

Self

1969

The John Davidson Show

Self

1969

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

Self

1969

Here's Lucy

Rich Little

1968

Hawaii Five-O

Johnny Kling

1968

Your All American College Show

1968

The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Self

1968

Mannix

1967

The Carol Burnett Show

Self

1967

That Girl

Andrew Marshall

1966

Love on a Rooftop

Stan Parker

1966

Green Acres

Mr. Fred (voice) (uncredited)

1965

The Hollywood Palace

Self - Impressionist

1964

The Judy Garland Show

Self

1963

Petticoat Junction

Rick Wayne

1963

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self - Guest Host

1962

The Beverly Hillbillies

Rich Little

1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Co-Host

1961

The Wonderful World of Disney

Self

1954

The Bob Hope Show

Self

1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

1948

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Presenter

1944

Movies(42)

The Other Side of the Wind

Party Guest

2018

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

Self

2018

Davi's Way

Self

2018

Being Canadian

Self

2015

Futurama: Bender's Game

Rich Little (voice)

2008

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Self - Roastee (archive footage)

1998

The Late Shift

Johnny Carson

1996

Bebe's Kids

President Nixon

1992

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Self

1992

Night of 100 Stars III

Self

1990

Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place

Johnny Carson

1989

Happy Hour

Mr. X

1987

One Crazy Summer

Disc Jockey

1986

The Canadian Conspiracy

Self

1986

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

Self

1986

Better Off Dead...

Additional Voices (voice)

1985

Rich Little's VCR Charades

Host

1985

The Raccoons and the Lost Star

Narrator (voice)

1983

Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983

1983

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

1983