Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American actor and stand-up comedian known primarily for his insult comedy. His film roles include Run Silent, Run Deep (1958), …

Dec 13, 2025 · Don Rickles, American comedian and actor known for a cheerfully belligerent brand of humor that relied on ad-libbed insults and broad cultural stereotypes. He was famous …

Donald Jay Rickles was born May 8, 1926 in New York. Following the Golden Era of Hollywood, he remained active until early 2017. He got his start in night clubs, toiling for over 20 years, …

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Don Rickles, the legendary comedian and actor known for his quick wit, biting humor, and uncanny ability to roast anyone and everyone - from …

Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American actor and stand-up comedian known primarily for his insult comedy. His film roles include Run Silent, Run Deep (1958), …

Jul 12, 2023 · Discover 35 fascinating facts about the legendary comedian Don Rickles in this comprehensive article. From his iconic insult comedy to his Hollywood friendships, learn all …

Rickles grew up in Jackson Heights and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944, serving during World War II. After the war, he attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and pursued acting, …

Dec 17, 2025 · Hollywood - Today, we pause to celebrate the life and legacy of Don Rickles (May 8, 1926 to April 6, 2017), an actor and comedian whose irrepressible wit, fearless humor, and …

(b. 8 May 1926 in New York City), stand-up comedian and actor in film and television, known as a master of insult humor, who stretched the envelope of television content during the 1960s in …

Apr 6, 2017 · Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, known primarily for his insult comedy. His film roles include Run Silent, …