Rich Little

About

​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...

Known for

The Love BoatSeries • 1977FuturamaSeries • 1999MacGyverSeries • 1985The NannySeries • 1993Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969Love, American StyleSeries • 1969MannixSeries • 1967Petticoat JunctionSeries • 1963The Beverly HillbilliesSeries • 1962Green AcresSeries • 1965Fantasy IslandSeries • 1978Police WomanSeries • 1974All in the FamilySeries • 1971That GirlSeries • 1966Here's LucySeries • 1968CHiPsSeries • 1977The RaccoonsSeries • 1985Chico and the ManSeries • 1974Wait Till Your Father Gets HomeSeries • 1972Better Off Dead...Movie • 1985Futurama: Bender's GameMovie • 2008One Crazy SummerMovie • 1986Daisy TownMovie • 1971