Acting · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Born November 26, 1938
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.
TVChip Chilla
2023
as Chupie Chilla (voice)
MovieBig Life
2023
as Max Van Engelen
MovieThe Other Side of the Wind
2018
as Party Guest
MovieThey'll Love Me When I'm Dead
2018
as Self
MovieDavi's Way
2018
as Self
MovieBeing Canadian
2015
as Self
TVNorm Macdonald Live
2013
as Self
MovieFuturama: Bender's Game
2008
as Rich Little (voice)
TVThe Early Show
1999
as Self
TVFuturama
1999
as Rich Little's Head as Howard Cosell (voice)
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
MovieThe Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
TVThe View
1997
as Self
MovieThe Late Shift
1996
as Johnny Carson
MoviePrecious Moments: Who's Who at the Zoo?
1995
The Watcher
1995
TVThe Nanny
1993
as IRS Appeals Officer
MovieBebe's Kids
1992
as President Nixon
MovieLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
as Self
MovieNight of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
MovieRodney Dangerfield: Opening Night at Rodney's Place
1989
as Johnny Carson
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
MovieHappy Hour
1987
as Mr. X
MovieOne Crazy Summer
1986
as Disc Jockey
MovieThe Canadian Conspiracy
1986
as Self
MovieTV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986
as Self
TVThe Raccoons
1985
TVMacGyver
1985
as Biff Arnold
MovieBetter Off Dead...
1985
as Additional Voices (voice)
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Barney Mapost
MovieThe Raccoons and the Lost Star
1983
as Narrator (voice)
MovieStarfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983
1983
MovieRich 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
MovieThe Raccoons on Ice
1981
as Narrator (voice)
MovieDirty Tricks
1981
as Robert Brennan
MovieThe Christmas Raccoons
1980
as Storyteller (voice)
MovieRich Little's Christmas Carol
1978
as All
MovieMickey's 50
1978
as Self
TVFantasy Island
1978
as Herbert Costigan
The Royal Variety Performance 1977
1977
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Steve Sorrell
TVCHiPs
1977
as Stanley Woods
MovieUS Against the World
1977
as Self
Laugh-In
1977
as Guest Performer
TVThe Brady Bunch Hour
1977
TVThe Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
TVThe Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
The Rich Little Show
1976
as Host
TVDonny & Marie
1976
as Self
MovieMitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self
MovieDoris Day Today
1975
as Self
MovieThe Perry Como Christmas Show
1974
as Himself / Perry Mason / Howard / Johnny Carson / Perry Como / Jack Benny
The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards
1974
as Self - Presenter
TVDinah!
1974
as Self
TVChico and the Man
1974
TVPolice Woman
1974
MovieReally, Raquel
1974
as Various Characters
TVThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
TVThe Julie Andrews Hour
1972
as Self
TVWait Till Your Father Gets Home
1972
MovieAnother Nice Mess
1972
as Richie
MovieOnce Upon a Tour
1972
The ABC Comedy Hour
1972
MovieDaisy Town
1971
All About Faces
1971
TVAll in the Family
1971
as Richard Nixon (voice) (uncredited)
TVThe Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
MovieThe Phynx
1970
as Voice in Box (voice)
TVLove, American Style
1969
as Ralph
The Barbara McNair Show
1969
as Self
Pioneer Spirit
1969
The John Davidson Show
1969
as Self
TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
TVHere's Lucy
1968
as Rich Little
TVHawaii Five-O
1968
as Johnny Kling
Your All American College Show
1968
TVThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
TVMannix
1967
TVThe Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self
TVThat Girl
1966
as Andrew Marshall
TVLove on a Rooftop
1966
as Stan Parker
TVGreen Acres
1965
as Mr. Fred (voice) (uncredited)
MoviePink Ice
1965
as The Pink Panther / Devereaux / Hoskins (voice)
MovieSink Pink
1965
as The Pink Panther (voice)
TVThe Pink Panther
1964
as Pink Panther
TVThe Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Impressionist
TVThe Judy Garland Show
1963
as Self
TVPetticoat Junction
1963
as Rick Wayne
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
TVThe Beverly Hillbillies
1962
as Rich Little
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
TVThe Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Self
TVThe Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
TVGolden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Presenter
MovieRich Little's Little Scams on Golf
