Rich Little
Known for Acting · 98 credits
- Born
- 1938-11-26 (age 87)
- Place of birth
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Also known as
- Richard Caruthers Little · The Man of a Thousand Voices
Biography
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
TV Shows (57)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host / Self - Guest
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Barney Mapost
The View
1997
as Self
Mannix
1967
The Love Boat
1977
as Steve Sorrell
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
Futurama
1999
as Rich Little's Head as Howard Cosell (voice)
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Presenter
MacGyver
1985
as Biff Arnold
The Nanny
1993
as IRS Appeals Officer
Love, American Style
1969
as Ralph
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Johnny Kling
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
as Rich Little
Petticoat Junction
1963
as Rick Wayne
ALF
1986
as Himself (credit only)
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self
Fantasy Island
1978
as Herbert Costigan
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
Green Acres
1965
as Mr. Fred (voice) (uncredited)
Police Woman
1974
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
Here's Lucy
1968
as Rich Little
All in the Family
1971
as Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited)
That Girl
1966
as Andrew Marshall
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
Dinah!
1974
as Self
CHiPs
1977
as Stanley Woods
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self / Self (uncredited)
The Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
Chico and the Man
1974
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Impressionist
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
Donny & Marie
1976
as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Self
The Raccoons
1985
The Julie Andrews Hour
1972
as Self
The Early Show
1999
as Self
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
Norm Macdonald Live
2013
as Self
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
1972
Love on a Rooftop
1966
as Stan Parker
The Watcher
1995
The Barbara McNair Show
1969
as Self
The Judy Garland Show
1963
as Self
The Brady Bunch Hour
1977
Chip Chilla
2023
as Chupie Chilla (voice)
Laugh-In
1977
as Guest Performer / Richard Nixon / Guest Performer (uncredited)
The ABC Comedy Hour
1972
The Rich Little Show
1976
as Host
The John Davidson Show
1969
as Self
All About Faces
1971
Your All American College Show
1968
Movies (41)
Better Off Dead...
1985
as Additional Voices (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Game
2008
as Rich Little (voice)
One Crazy Summer
1986
as Disc Jockey
Bebe's Kids
1992
as President Nixon
Daisy Town
1971
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
Being Canadian
2015
as Self
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
2018
as Self
The Other Side of the Wind
2018
as Party Guest
The Late Shift
1996
as Johnny Carson
Mickey's 50
1978
as Self
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Dirty Tricks
1981
as Robert Brennan
US Against the World
1977
as Self
The Phynx
1970
as Voice in Box (voice)
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self
The Canadian Conspiracy
1986
as Self
Sink Pink
1965
as The Pink Panther (voice)
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
as Self
Davi's Way
2018
as Self
Happy Hour
1987
as Mr. X
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986
as Self
The Raccoons on Ice
1981
as Narrator (voice)
Pink Ice
1965
as The Pink Panther / Devereaux / Hoskins (voice)
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974
as Self - Presenter
Another Nice Mess
1972
as Richie
Doris Day Today
1975
as Self
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
1983
as Narrator (voice)
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
as Johnny Carson
Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983
1983
The Perry Como Christmas Show
1974
as Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny
The Christmas Raccoons
1980
as Storyteller (voice)
Pioneer Spirit
1969
Big Life
2023
as Max Van Engelen
Really, Raquel
1974
as Various Characters
Precious Moments: Who's Who at the Zoo?
The Royal Variety Performance 1977
1977
Rich Little's Robin Hood
1983
as 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
Rich Little's Christmas Carol
1978
as All
Once Upon a Tour
1972
Rich Little's Little Scams on Golf
About 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 i… With 98 credits spanning from 1944 to 2023, Rich Little has appeared in 41 films and 57 TV shows.
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Most Popular Rich Little Movies
- Better Off Dead... (1985) — as Additional Voices (voice)
- Futurama: Bender's Game (2008) — as Rich Little (voice)
- One Crazy Summer (1986) — as Disc Jockey
- Bebe's Kids (1992) — as President Nixon
- Daisy Town (1971)
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