Acting
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.
Filmography
Star Spangled Adventures - The Movie!
Film · 2026
Big Life
Film · 2023
Chip Chilla
Series · 2023
Davi's Way
Film · 2018
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead
Film · 2018
The Other Side of the Wind
Film · 2018
Being Canadian
Film · 2015
Norm Macdonald Live
Series · 2013
Futurama: Bender's Game
Film · 2008
Futurama
Series · 1999
The Early Show
Series · 1999
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Film · 1998
Hollywood Squares
Series · 1998
The View
Series · 1997
The Late Shift
Film · 1996
Precious Moments: Who's Who at the Zoo?
Film · 1995
The Watcher
Series · 1995
The Nanny
Series · 1993
Bebe's Kids
Film · 1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Film · 1992
Night of 100 Stars III
Film · 1990
Rodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
Film · 1989
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Series · 1988
Happy Hour
Film · 1987
One Crazy Summer
Film · 1986
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Film · 1986
The Canadian Conspiracy
Film · 1986
Better Off Dead...
Film · 1985
The Raccoons
Series · 1985
MacGyver
Series · 1985
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
Film · 1983
Rich Little's Robin Hood
Film · 1983
Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983
Film · 1983
The Raccoons on Ice
Film · 1981
Dirty Tricks
Film · 1981
The Christmas Raccoons
Film · 1980
Rich Little's Christmas Carol
Film · 1978
Mickey's 50
Film · 1978
Fantasy Island
Series · 1978
US Against the World
Film · 1977
The Royal Variety Performance 1977
Film · 1977
CHiPs
Series · 1977
The Brady Bunch Hour
Series · 1977
Laugh-In
Series · 1977
The Love Boat
Series · 1977
Laugh-In
Series · 1977
Laugh-In
Series · 1977
Donny & Marie
Series · 1976
The Muppet Show
Series · 1976
The Captain and Tennille
Series · 1976
The Rich Little Show
Series · 1976
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Film · 1975
Doris Day Today
Film · 1975
The Perry Como Christmas Show
Film · 1974
Really, Raquel
Film · 1974
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
Film · 1974
Chico and the Man
Series · 1974
Police Woman
Series · 1974
Dinah!
Series · 1974
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Series · 1973
Another Nice Mess
Film · 1972
Once Upon a Tour
Film · 1972
The Julie Andrews Hour
Series · 1972
The ABC Comedy Hour
Series · 1972
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Series · 1972
Daisy Town
Film · 1971
All About Faces
Series · 1971
All in the Family
Series · 1971
The Phynx
Film · 1970
The Flip Wilson Show
Series · 1970
Pioneer Spirit
Film · 1969
Hawaii Five-O
Series · 1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Series · 1969
The Barbara McNair Show
Series · 1969
Love, American Style
Series · 1969
Love, American Style
Series · 1969
The John Davidson Show
Series · 1969
Here's Lucy
Series · 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Series · 1968
Your All American College Show
Series · 1968
The Dick Cavett Show
Series · 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Series · 1968
Mannix
Series · 1967
The Carol Burnett Show
Series · 1967
Love on a Rooftop
Series · 1966
That Girl
Series · 1966
Sink Pink
Film · 1965
Pink Ice
Film · 1965
Green Acres
Series · 1965
The Hollywood Palace
Series · 1964
Petticoat Junction
Series · 1963
The Judy Garland Show
Series · 1963
The Merv Griffin Show
Series · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Beverly Hillbillies
Series · 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
The Wonderful World of Disney
Series · 1954
The Bob Hope Show
Series · 1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
Series · 1948
Golden Globe Awards
Series · 1944
Rich Little's Little Scams on Golf
Film