Don Rickles
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Summary
Don Rickles was born on May 8, 1926[1], in Queens[2]. He died on April 6, 2017[3], in Beverly Hills[4]. He worked as a stand-up comedian[5], actor[6], television presenter[7], singer[8], and dancer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,834 views/month, #3,153 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Barbara Sklar[12]
- Child: Larry Rickles[13], Mindy Rickles[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Ethnic group: white people[17]
- Occupation: voice actor[18], comedian[19], television actor[20], film actor[21]
- Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22], Newtown High School[23]
- Notable work: Toy Story[24]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[25], American Campaign Medal[26], Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[27], World War II Victory Medal[28], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[29]
- Religion or worldview: Jewish people[30], American Jews[31]
- Influenced by: Groucho Marx[32], Jack E. Leonard[33], Shelley Berman[34], Jack Benny[35], Jackie Gleason[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[38]
- Military branch: United States Navy[39]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[40]
- Commons category: Don Rickles[41]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[42]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[43]
- Family name: Rickles[44]
- Given name: Donald Jay[45]
- Official website: http://www.donrickles.com/[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Filmography: Don Rickles filmography[48]
- Instrument: voice[49]
Product Details
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1926-05-08[52]
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Ended / dissolved: 2017-04-06[53]
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Community tags: improvisational theatre, insult comedy, musical theatre, observational comedy[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 56859f40-9dd3-43c7-a7cf-863ff9a87e5b[55]
Why It Matters
Don Rickles has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Artie Lange[58], a screenwriter[59], b. 1967[60], of United States[61].
FAQs
Where was Don Rickles born?
Don Rickles was born in Queens[2].
Where did Don Rickles die?
Don Rickles died in Beverly Hills[4].
Who was Don Rickles married to?
Don Rickles's spouses include Barbara Sklar[12].
What did Don Rickles do for work?
Don Rickles worked as a stand-up comedian[5], actor[6], television presenter[7], singer[8], and dancer[9].
Where did Don Rickles go to school?
Don Rickles was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22] and Newtown High School[23].
What awards did Don Rickles receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[25], American Campaign Medal[26], Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[27], and World War II Victory Medal[28].
Who did Don Rickles influence?
Don Rickles has been cited as an influence by Artie Lange[58].