Rich Little(I)
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
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 (2018) 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.
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 (2018) 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.
TV Movie
- W.C. Fields as Scrooge
- Paul Lynde as Bob Cratchit
- Humphrey Bogart as the Ghost of Christmas Past
- Peter Falk as the Ghost of Christmas Present
- Peter Sellers as the Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come
- Richard Nixon as Jacob Marley
- Truman Capote as Tiny Tim
- Groucho Marx as Fezziwig
- Edith Bunker as Mrs. Cratchit
- Johnny Carson as Nephew Fred
- Jimmy Stewart as Dick Wilkins
- John Wayne as Businessman
- George Burns as Businessman
- Jack Benny as Boy Outside Window
- James Mason as Businessman
- Stan Laurel as Charity Solicitor
- Oliver Hardy as Charity Solicitor