Don Rickles Highlights

  • 2007: Received first Emmy for his HBO documentary, "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project"; directed by John Landis
  • 2007: Published his memoir, Rickles' Book
  • 2004: Cast opposite William H. Macy in the TNT special, "The Wool Cap," as an elderly tenant
  • 2000: Received star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (October 17)
  • 1999: Once again voiced the character of Mr. Potato Head for "Toy Story 2"
  • 1996: First appearance at NYC's Carnegie Hall
  • 1995: Lent his voice to the character of Mr. Potato Head in the Pixar film "Toy Story"
  • 1995: Returned to features as Robert De Niro's trusted colleague in Martin Scorsese's "Casino"
  • 1993: Starred in another short-lived sitcom, "Daddy Dearest" (FOX) with comedian Richard Lewis
  • 1992: Received critical praise for his dramatic role in John Landis' "Innocent Blood"
  • 1985: Performed with Frank Sinatra at Ronald Reagan's Second Inaugural Ball
  • 1983: Co-hosted (with Steve Lawrence) the short-lived ABC series "Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders"
  • 1976: Played title role in the NBC sitcom "C.P.O. Sharkey"
  • 1972: Starred in the CBS sitcom "The Don Rickles Show"
  • 1970: Had a notable role as the con man Sgt. Crapgame in the hit film "Kelly's Heroes"
  • 1968: Released the live comedy album Hello, Dummy!
  • 1968: Starred in his own variety show "The Don Rickles Show" (ABC) with Pat McCormick as his sidekick
  • 1967: Made frequent appearances on "The Dean Martin Show" (NBC) and became a fixture on Martin's roast specials
  • 1965: First appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (NBC)
  • 1958: Feature film debut in the submarine drama "Run Silent, Run Deep"
  • Served in the U.S. Navy in World War II; honorably discharged in 1946
  • Appeared in the popular "Beach Party" film series, with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon in the 1960s
  • Performed with singer Steve Lawrence in several Las Vegas concerts in the early 1980s
  • Appeared as stand-up comedian in nightclubs in the U.S.
  • Big break came at the Slate Brothers, a Los Angeles nightclub

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