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8th May 1926

Donald Jay Rickles

American stand-up comedian (1926–2017)

Donald Jay Rickles was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He became known primarily for his insult comedy. His film roles include Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) with Clark Gable, Carl Reiner's Enter Laughing (1967), the Clint Eastwood–led Kelly's Heroes (1970), and Martin Scorsese's Casino (1995) with Robert De Niro. 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).

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  • Donald Jay Rickles
  • Lived from
    1926 - 2017 (Died age 90)
  • Birthday:
    8th May 1926
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Star Sign:
    Taurus
  • Place of Birth:
    Queens
  • Country:
    United States of America

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