Don Rickles

Donald Jay “Don” Rickles was born on May 8, 1926, in Queens, New York, and became known as one of the most striking voice actors, actors and comedians in American entertainment. Throughout his long life, he was in the spotlight and presented unforgettable moments to the audience with his unique sarcastic style and sharp jokes.

Rickles made a name for himself, especially with his guest performances on television programs. While he performed with legendary names such as Johnny Carson, Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno in the series "The Tonight Show", he also appeared as a guest in programs such as "The Daily Show", "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "Late Night with David Letterman".

He also made audiences laugh as the host of a segment on “Saturday Night Live” and enlivened the screens as a co-host on “The Mike Douglas Show.”

Popular talk shows of the 1990s and 2000s, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “LIVE with Kelly and Mark”, Rickles has reached a wide audience across generations. Taking part in a total of 164 productions, he became one of the most frequently seen on-screen humor icons in American television history.

After a long and productive career, the artist passed away on April 6, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 90. He left behind a legacy that will be remembered for his sharp wit and daring sense of humor on stage.