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Donald Jay “Don” Rickles (born May 8, 1926) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. A frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rickles has acted in comedic and dramatic roles, but is best known as an insult comic.

• Birth name: Donald Jay Rickles
• Born: May 8, 1926 (age 86) Queens, New York, U.S.
• Medium: Stand-up, Television, Film
• Nationality: American
• Years active: 1948–present
• Genres: Improvisational comedy, Observational comedy, Musical comedy, Insult comedy
• Subject(s): United States culture, Racism, Self-deprecation, Everyday life, Religion, Current events
• Influences: Milton Berle
• Influenced: Jay Leno, David Letterman, Howard Stern, Russell Peters, Dave Attell, Lisa Lampanelli Jerry Seinfeld, Norm Macdonald, Larry the Cable Guy
• Spouse: Barbara Sklar (1965–present) (2 children)
• Notable works and roles: Hello Dummy! Q M 1/C Ruby in Run Silent, Run Deep Sgt. Crapgame in Kelly’s Heroes Billy Sherbert in Casino Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise

Read more about Don Rickles at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

60-plus years, lots of laughs for Don Rickles
USA Today TV, 2012-05-04 02:04:49
Mr. Warmth got a warm reception from comics as Don Rickles, legendary master of the put-down, graciously accepted the Johnny Carson honor.

Don Rickles, Robin Williams among honorees at Comedy Awards
USA Today TV, 2012-04-29 03:46:39
The Comedy Awards yukked it up for a second year Saturday night in a ceremony that honored legends Don Rickles and to Robin Williams.

Don Rickles to receive Johnny Carson Award
Yahoo Entertainment, 2012-04-02 15:40:44
He's known for his comedic insults, but Don Rickles will be complimented when he receives a special honor at the second annual Comedy Awards this month.