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Acting
Don Rickles
Don Rickles is best known for The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt, I Dream of Jeannie and The Daily Show. Don Rickles was born on May 8, 1926. Don Rickles died on April 6, 2017 at the age of 90.
- Born
- May 8, 1926
- Place of birth
- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- April 6, 2017 (90 years old)
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).
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).
Known for
Filmography
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf
- 2012Inside ComedySelf
- 2012Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeSelf
- 2010Buzz Lightyear Mission LogsMr. Potato Head (voice)
- 2010Hot in ClevelandBobby
- 2006The UnitDon Rickles / Priest
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf
- 2003Comedy Central RoastsSelf
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
- 2001The Bernie Mac ShowDon Rickles
- 1999The Early ShowSelf - Guest
- 1996The Daily ShowSelf - Guest
- 1996Muppets TonightSelf
- 1995The Single GuyDr. Dick Sloan
- 1993Daddy DearestAl Mitchell
- 1993Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Guest
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- 1992Vicki!Self
- 1992The Larry Sanders ShowDon Rickles
- 1989Tales from the CryptMr. Ingels, Ventriloquist
- 1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark
- 1985Larry King LiveSelf
- 1984HunterHarold Schwan
- 1982Newhart
- 1982Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Guest
- 1981Gimme a Break!Max
- 1976CPO SharkeyOtto Sharkey
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1973The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSelf
- 1972Sanford and Son
- 1972The Don Rickles ShowDon Robinson
- 1972The Julie Andrews HourSelf
- 1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
- 1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelf
- 1969The Jim Nabors Hour
- 1969Medical CenterSpencer Rusin
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf
- 1967The Mothers-in-LawDon Rickles
- 1966Hollywood SquaresSelf - Center Square
- 1965F Troop
- 1965Get SmartSid Krimm
- 1965The Wild Wild WestAsmodeus
- 1965Run for Your LifeLeo Mazinov
- 1965The Dean Martin Show
- 1965I Dream of JeannieKiski
- 1964The Munsters
- 1964Gilligan's Island
- 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Sgt. Mason
- 1964The Addams FamilyClaude
- 1963Burke's LawLou Kronkeit
- 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
- 1962The Lucy ShowEddie Rickles
- 1962The Beverly HillbilliesFred
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961Cain's HundredDave Malloy
- 1961The Dick Van Dyke ShowLyle Delp
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Host
- 1960The Andy Griffith ShowNewton Monroe
- 1959The Twilight ZoneBettor
- 1959The DuPont Show with June AllysonAnnouncer
- 1958Kraft Music HallSelf
- 1957The Thin Man
- 1957M Squad
- 1954Summer Playhouse
- 1953The OscarsSelf / Mr. Potato Head (voice)
- 1952TodaySelf
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Don Rickles been in?
Don Rickles is best known for The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt, I Dream of Jeannie and The Daily Show.
When was Don Rickles born?
Don Rickles was born on May 8, 1926. (Queens, New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Don Rickles?
Don Rickles died on April 6, 2017 at the age of 90.
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·