Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was 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).

Don Rickles was an American stand-up comedian, author, and actor. He was one of the most respected and popular talents in the entertainment industry. His quick wit and funny remarks accompanied by his genuine affection for his audience made him an irresistible combination of fun, amusement, and laughter.

Young Don Rickles felt a deep sense of patriotism and a duty to serve his country during a time of global conflict. In 1944, at the height of World War II, Don Rickles enlisted in the United States Navy where he underwent rigorous training that tested his physical and mental endurance.

Donald Jay Rickles was born May 8, 1926 in New York. Following the Golden Era of Hollywood, he remained active until early 2017. He got his start in night clubs, toiling for over 20 years, until 1958, when he made his film debut in Run Silent Run Deep (1958).

Dec 17, 2024 · Don Rickles, American comedian and actor known for a cheerfully belligerent brand of humor that relied on ad-libbed insults and broad cultural stereotypes. He was famous for his stand-up act. He appeared in such movies as Casino and voiced the character of Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story movies.

Apr 6, 2017 · Don Rickles died Thursday at the age of 90. Born in New York on May 8, 1926, the comedian rose to fame in the 1950s, appearing on talk shows and picking up small-screen acting work.

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Apr 6, 2017 · Legendary comic Don Rickles died April 6 at the age of 90. A look at legendary comedian Don Rickles' life and career in photos.

Donald Jay Rickles was born May 8, 1926 in New York. Following the Golden Era of Hollywood, he remained active until early 2017. He got his start in night clubs, toiling for over 20 years, until 1958, when he made his film debut in Run Silent Run Deep (1958).

Nov 22, 2024 · Don Rickles young years were marked by a unique blend of charisma and humor that would eventually catapult him into the spotlight as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Born on May 8, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, Rickles grew up in a modest Jewish family.