Biography
Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, 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). From 1976 to 1978, Rickles had a two-season starring role in the NBC television sitcom C.P.O. Sharkey, having previously starred in two eponymous half-hour programs, an ABC variety show titled The Don Rickles Show (1968) and a CBS sitcom identically titled The Don Rickles Show (1972).
Acted in 73
2010s
- 2019
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
(archive footage)
- 2010
Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs
Mr. Potato Head (voice) · 1 episode
2000s
- 2006
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
Movie
- 2004
The Wool Cap
Ira
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1995
- 1993
Daddy Dearest
Al Mitchell · 13 episodes
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
For the Love of It
Jim Joy
1970s
- 1976
CPO Sharkey
Otto Sharkey · 37 episodes
- 1975
Rickles
Movie
- 1974
- 1972
- 1971
The Love Machine
Announcer (uncredited)
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
Where It's At
Willie
- 1967
The Money Jungle
Harry Darkwater
Enter Laughing
Harry Hamburger
- 1965
Beach Blanket Bingo
Big Drop
- 1964
Muscle Beach Party
Jack Fanny
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
The Rat Race
Nellie
Wrote 6
2020s
- 2024
Don Rickles Live Mystic Lake
Writer
Don Rickles Live in Pala 2013
Writer
- 2023
Don Rickles Live At Mohegan Sun 2011
Writer
Don Rickles LIVE in Arizona 2014
Writer
Don Rickles Live in Casino Rama 2010
Writer
Don Rickles Live Pine Knob Music Theatre
Writer
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2019
Appearances65
2020s
- 2024
Don Rickles Live Mystic Lake
Self
Don Rickles Live in Pala 2013
Himself
- 2023
Don Rickles Live At Mohegan Sun 2011
Self
Don Rickles LIVE in Arizona 2014
Self
Don Rickles Live in Casino Rama 2010
Self
Don Rickles Live Pine Knob Music Theatre
Self
2010s
- 2016
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Self
- 2015
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Self
- 2014
- 2012
- 2010
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Self
2000s
- 2009
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
Self - Roaster
- 2008
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
Self
- 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Working with a Master: John Landis
Self
- 2005
- 2004
Goodnight, We Love You
Self
- 2003
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Self
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self (archive footage)
- 1996
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
Self
- 1995
Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
Self
- 1993
1980s
- 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
- 1986
Rickles... On the Loose
Self
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
- 1985
Larry King Live
Self · 1 episode
- 1983
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self
- 1982
Two Top Bananas
Self
1970s
- 1979
Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years
Self
- 1977
US Against the World
Self - Host
The People's Command Performance: '77
Self
The Shirley MacLaine Special: Where Do We Go from Here?
Self
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
- 1972
Don Rickles: Alive and Kicking
Self
- 1970
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Self
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
Self (uncredited)
- 1967
- 1966
- 1965
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1958
- 1953
- 1952
1940s
- 1948
