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DON RICKLES

Actor
BORN May 8, 1926
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HEIGHT 5'7" (1.70 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1955 – 2017
DON RICKLES

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, known primarily for his insult comedy. His film roles include Run Silent, Run Deep (1958), Enter Laughing (1967), Kelly's Heroes (1970), and Casino (1995).

From 1976 to 1978, Rickles had a two-season starring role in the NBC television sitcom C.P.O. Sharkey, having previously starred in two eponymous half-hour programs, an ABC variety show titled The Don Rickles Show (1968) and a CBS sitcom identically titled The Don Rickles Show (1972).

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Mr. Warmth
  • Born May 8, 1926
  • Height 5'7" (1.70 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on April 6, 2017)
  • Years Active 1955 – 2017
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Barbara Sklar
  • Children 2, including Larry
  • Social

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