Don Rickles's biography
He is often nicknamed as Mr. WarmthThe Merchant of VenomGlass Head. According to year of birth 1926 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 8th of May means he is Taurus. Taurus is most stable sign of Zodiac, that is the reason it is also included in the earthy sign of the Zodiac Belt. One born with this Moon Sign (Not a Rising Sign) is very stable and balanced through their mind.
He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. He is an adherent of jewish people. His primary profession is to be stand-up comedian. You can know him also as actor, television presenter, singer, dancer, voice actor, comedian. He is recently known as television actor.
Don Rickles's family
Don Rickles's spouse
Don Rickles's ex spouse
He has 1 son.
Don Rickles's son: Larry Rickles
Don Rickles's son's name is Larry Rickles. He is known as screenwriter. His son was born on Tuesday 12th of May 1970 in Los Angeles. His son died on Saturday 3rd of December 2011 in Los Angeles. Larry Rickles was 85 years old, when this happened.
Don Rickles's schools
We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Newtown High School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- Attended and graduated from Newtown High School in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. Carroll O'Connor is also an alumnus.
How did Don Rickles die
He died on on Thursday 6th of April 2017 when he was 91 years old at Beverly Hills. Don Rickless death was caused by renal disease. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Don Rickles's Awards
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theatre at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 17, 2000.
Don Rickles's quotes
- If I were to insult people and mean it, that wouldn't be funny.
- Whatever you do to gain success, you have to hang in there and hope good things happen. Always think positive.
- [to Frank Sinatra, who arrived during his act] Come on in, Frank. Make yourself at home--hit somebody.
- [on Sammy Davis Jr.] You can't get Negro help like that, anymore. Wow, to have a guy who can sing, dance--and dust!
- I'm not a big one for jokes. I can't tell a joke, believe it or not. If you gave me a thousand bucks and said, "Don, get up at a party and tell a joke", I'm the worst.
- [on Frank Sinatra] When you enter a room, you have to kiss his ring. I don't mind, but he has it in his back pocket.
- Some people say funny things - but I say things funny.
Don Rickles's body shape
Lets describe how Don Rickles looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.