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.

Chip Chilla

2023

as Chupie Chilla (voice)

The Other Side of the Wind

2018

as Party Guest

They'll Love Me When I'm Dead

2018

as Self

Davi's Way

2018

as Self

Fan-O-Rama

2016

as The Head of Richard M. Nixon

Being Canadian

2015

as Self

Futurama: Bender's Game

2008

as Rich Little (voice)

Futurama

1999

as Rich Little's Head (voice)

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1998

as Self - Roastee (archive footage)

The Late Shift

1996

as Johnny Carson

The Watcher

1995

Bebe's Kids

1992

as President Nixon

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

1992

as Himself

Night of 100 Stars III

1990

as Self

Happy Hour

1987

as Mr. X

ALF

1986

as Himself (credit only)

One Crazy Summer

1986

as Disc Jockey

The Canadian Conspiracy

1986

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

1986

as Self

The Raccoons

1985

MacGyver

1985

as Biff Arnold

Rich Little's VCR Charades

1985

as Host

Murder, She Wrote

1984

as Barney Mapost

The Raccoons and the Lost Star

1983

as Narrator (voice)

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