Don Rickles biography
Don Rickles was an American stand-up comedian, born on 8 May 1926 in Queens, who died on 6 April 2017.
Don Rickles's screen career began in 1955 with Stage 7, playing Announcer.
Don Rickles appeared in 33 films and 48 television or streaming titles between 1955 and 2019.
Don Rickles is remembered for Toy Story.
Honours include Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, American Campaign Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.
- Also known as
- Donald Jay Rickles, Don Jay Rickles, Donald Rickles, Donald J. Rickles
- Born
- 8 May 1926
- Died
- 6 April 2017 (aged 90)
- Birthplace
- Queens
- Work
- Stand-up comedian, Actor, Television presenter, Singer, Dancer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1955 to 2017
- Known for
- Toy Story
- Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
- American Campaign Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Don Rickles filmography
33 films and 48 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 | Mr. Potato Head | ||
| 2012 | Partysaurus Rex | Mr. Potato Head | Voice; short film | |
| 2011 | Zookeeper | Jim the Bullfrog | Voice | |
| 2011 | Small Fry | Mr. Potato Head | Voice; short film | |
| 2011 | Hawaiian Vacation | Mr. Potato Head | Voice; short film | |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 | Mr. Potato Head | Voice | |
| 2007 | Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project | English | ||
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | English | ||
| 2001 | Toy Story Racer | |||
| 1999 | Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue | |||
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 | Mr. Potato Head | Voice | |
| 1998 | Dirty Work | Mr. Hamilton | ||
| 1998 | Dennis the Menace Strikes Again | George Wilson | Direct-to-video film | |
| 1998 | Quest for Camelot | Cornwall | Voice | |
| 1997 | Redux Riding Hood | The Boss | Voice; short film | |
| 1996 | Animated Storybook: Toy Story | |||
| 1995 | Casino | Billy Sherbert | ||
| 1992 | Innocent Blood | Emmanuel "Manny" Bergman | ||
| 1990 | Keaton's Cop | Jake | ||
| 1971 | The Love Machine | Announcer | Uncredited cameo | |
| 1970 | Kelly's Heroes | Staff Sergeant "Crapgame" | ||
| 1969 | Where It's At | Willie | ||
| 1967 | Enter Laughing | Harry Hamburger | ||
| 1967 | The Money Jungle | Harry Darkwater | ||
| 1965 | Beach Blanket Bingo | Big Drop |
Show all 33 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Pajama Party | Big Bang The Martian | ||
| 1964 | Muscle Beach Party | Jack Fanny | ||
| 1964 | Bikini Beach | Big Drag | ||
| 1963 | X | English | ||
| 1963 | X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes | Crane | ||
| 1960 | The Rat Race | Nellie | ||
| 1959 | The Rabbit Trap | Mike O'Halloran | ||
| 1958 | Run Silent, Run Deep | Quartermaster 1st Class Ruby |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Toy Story That Time Forgot | Mr. Potato Head | Voice; television special | |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Mr. Potato Head | Voice; television special | |
| 2011 | Hot in Cleveland | Bobby | 2 episodes | |
| 2005 | The Catch | Roy Kozikowski | Pilot | |
| 2004 | The Wool Cap | Ira | Television film | |
| 1998 | Murphy Brown | Leonard, Secretary No. 90 | Episode: "Dial and Substance" | |
| 1997 | The Single Guy | Dr. Dick Sloan | Episode: "Big Baby" | |
| 1993 | Daddy Dearest | Al Mitchell | 13 episodes | |
| 1991 | Hunter | Harold Schwan | Episode: "Ex Marks the Spot" | |
| 1990 | Tales from the Crypt | Mr. Ingles | Episode: "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" | |
| 1989 | Newhart | Don Prince | Episode: "The Nice Man Cometh" | |
| 1985 | George Burns Comedy Week | Mayor | Episode: "Disaster at Buzz Creek" | |
| 1983 | Gimme a Break! | Max | Episode: "Nell and the Kid" | |
| 1982 | Archie Bunker's Place | Al Snyder | Episode: "Death of a Lodger" | |
| 1976 | Medical Center | S. Ruskin | Episode: "The Happy State of Depression" | |
| 1976 | C.P.O. Sharkey | "C.P.O. Otto Sharkey" | 37 episodes | |
| 1974 | Sanford and Son | Fight Announcer | Voice; Episode: "Once a Thief" | |
| 1972 | The Don Rickles Show | Don Robinson | 13 episodes | |
| 1968 | The Carol Burnett Show | Shoe salesman / Painter | 2 episodes | |
| 1968 | Get Smart | Sid Krimm / Guard | 3 episodes | |
| 1967 | The Lucy Show | Eddie Rickles | Episode: "Lucy the Fight Manager" | |
| 1967 | The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) | Center Square / Himself / Panelist | 28 episodes | |
| 1967 | I Spy | Frank Bodie | Episode: "Night Train to Madrid" | |
| 1967 | I Dream of Jeannie | Francis N. Kiski | Episode: "My Master, the Weakling" | |
| 1966 | The Wild Wild West | Asmodeus | Episode: "The Night of the Druid's Blood" |
Show all 48 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | The Mike Douglas Show | Co-Host / Comedian / Himself / Vocalist | 29 episodes | |
| 1966 | Run for Your Life | Willy Hatch / Leo Mazinov | 2 episodes | |
| 1966 | Gilligan's Island | Norbert Wiley | Episode: "The Kidnapper" | |
| 1966 | F Troop | Bald Eagle | Episode: "The Return of Bald Eagle" | |
| 1965 | The Munsters | "Doc" Happy Havemeyer | Episode: "Dance with Me, Herman" | |
| 1965 | The Beverly Hillbillies | Fred | Episode: "Jed's Temptation" | |
| 1965 | The Andy Griffith Show | Newton Munroe | Episode: "The Luck of Newton Munroe" | |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C | Sergeant Jim Mason | Episode: "My Buddy, the War Hero" | |
| 1965 | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | Linny | 2 episodes | |
| 1964 | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Lyle Delp | 2 episodes | |
| 1964 | The Addams Family | Claude | Episode: "Halloween With the Addams Family" | |
| 1962 | The Dick Powell Show | Newscaster | Episode: "Seeds of April" | |
| 1962 | Cain's Hundred | Dave Molloy | Episode: "Blood Money" | |
| 1961 | Wagon Train | Joe Carder | Episode: "Wagon to Fort Anderson" | |
| 1961 | The Twilight Zone | Bettor | Episode: "Mr. Dingle, the Strong" | |
| 1961 | Hennesey | Chief Petty Officer Ernie Schmidt | Episode: "Professional Sailor" | |
| 1959 | The Thin Man | Eddie | Episode: "The Cat Kicker" | |
| 1959 | The DuPont Show with June Allyson | Reporter / Newscaster / Announcer | 3 episodes | |
| 1957 | M Squad | Unknown | Episode: "Pete Loves Mary" (deleted scenes) | |
| 1956 | Four Star Playhouse | Announcer | Episode: "The Listener" (uncredited) | |
| 1956 | Chevron Hall of Stars | Announcer | 2 episodes | |
| 1955 | Stage 7 | Announcer | Episode: "A Note of Fear" | |
| 1955 | Cavalcade of America | Commentator | 2 episodes |