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Don Rickles Biography

Birth Name:
Donald Jay Rickles
Birth Place:
New York, New York, United States
Profession
Comedian, actor

Fast Facts

  • Served in the U
  • S
  • Navy aboard the USS Cyrene during World War II
  • Originally intended to become a serious actor, studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts; fellow classmates included Anne Bancroft, Grace Kelly and Jason Robards
  • Received Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Recording in 1968 for Hello, Dummy! and 1969 for Don Rickles Speaks
  • His brand of insult comedy earned him such nicknames as "The Merchant of Venom," "The Insultan" and "Mr
  • Warmth
  • " Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000
  • Voiced the role of Mr
  • Potato Head in Disney's Toy Story films

Awards

  • 2008Emmy-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: winner

Relationships