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星光大道1983 电视 (获奖) 美国展览大会1982 年度艺人 (获奖)

个人简介

Born in Canada, Rich Little got his start just like almost every other comic of his time - night clubs. he was a very popular comic in these clubs, but if there was one thing Rich was best known for, it was impersonations. He studied the voices of many stars his whole life, stars like 詹姆斯·斯图尔特, 约翰尼·卡森, 唐·里克斯, 迪恩·马丁, 杜鲁门·卡波特 and 乔治·伯恩斯. In the late 1960s, Rich was dubbed "the best impressionist in the world." During the 1970s, however, a rivalry began between him and fellow impressionist 弗兰克·乔辛, who is five years older. Ultimately, Rich overpowered Gorshin and remained the best impressionist in the world. In 1973 Rich became more associated with 迪恩·马丁 and made countless appearances on the "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts," honoring most of the people he impersonated.

Besides impressions, Rich also had a successful career as a narrator in many stories, made many appearances in TV series, and hosted many TV shows. He also made his first movie, as Otterlake in The Other Side of the Wind (2018) in 1972. His acting career wasn't as successful as his impressions, but he did have a great talent. After the 1980s, Rich calmed down and moved away from the limelight.

In 1998, Rich took a look back at his most remembered moments of his career: his appearances on the "Dean Martin Roasts," in an infomercial to promote the Roast videos. Rich says he will ALWAYS remember those moments.

早年经历

His wife, Jeanne Worden, was 乔伊·毕晓普's secretary.

Achieved the rank of Queen's Scout in the Boy Scouts of Canada.

Active in several charities benefiting children, including the Juvenile Diabetes Fund and the Children's Miracle Network.

Has been inducted into the Miami Children's Hospital International Pediatrics Hall of Fame.

Comedian and celebrity impressionist. Among his many comic impressions have included fellow comedians (e.g., 约翰尼·卡森 and 罗宾·威廉姆斯), movie stars (杰克·尼科尔森, 文森特·普莱斯, 西尔维斯特·史泰龙, Jimmy Stewart and 约翰·韦恩), fictional TV characters (Big Bird and Edith Bunker) and every U.S. President since 约翰·肯尼迪 (and their major challengers, including 罗斯·佩罗 and Senator 鲍勃·多尔).

Was a regular on the "迪恩·马丁 Celebrity Roasts".

Dubbed the voice of ailing 大卫·尼文 for 傻龙登天 (1983).

Was cast by 奥逊·威尔斯 as the character Otterlake in his autobiographical film The Other Side of the Wind (2018), which co-starred Welles himself and fellow director-actor 约翰·休斯顿. Welles praised Little's acting, saying that impressionists seemed to make good actors. However, Little had to drop out of the movie since Welles improvisational style of filming, as well as layoffs caused by budgetary constraints, meant that the shooting schedule was not only unpredictable but practically interminable. When Little was unavailable for filming due to his honoring prior commitments, Welles replaced him with director 彼得·博格丹诺维奇, in whose house Welles was then living. The film was never completed during Welles' lifetime.

Had the honor of hosting the 2007 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 21, 2007. The dinner has been held each year since 1920 and often is attended by the President of the United States and other powerful figures in government, as well as members of the press and celebrities. President 乔治 attended the 2007 dinner, which in addition to Little, featured David Letterman doing a "Top 10 George W. Bush Moments" shtick. ABC News anchorman Charles Gibson, former CBS News anchorman Bob Schieffer, and George Stephanopoulus of ABC News were among the members of the press attending the dinner, while the politicos in attendance included current and former New York Mayors 迈克·布隆伯格 and Rudy Giuliani. The celebrities in attendance included Olympic figure skater 关颖珊, American Idol (2002) contestant Sanjaya Malakar, two-time Oscar winner 简·方达, and television stars 特丽·哈彻, 比尔·帕克斯顿 and 拉里·戴维. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice also was in attendance. Schieffer lauded Little's Master of Ceremonies performance, commenting "I thought he was great. Generally old-fashioned kind of humor but funny.".

Dubbed 詹姆斯·卡格尼's voice in the television movie Terrible Joe Moran (1984). Cagney was not able to properly articulate his lines, during shooting, due to the effects of a stroke.

Portrayed President 理查德·尼克松 more than any other actor in live action features.

Became a naturalized United States citizen in Las Vegas, Nevada where he was residing (2010).

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6372 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 27, 1983.

Received a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in Palm Springs, California on November 14, 1998.

Received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 15, 2005.

Received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario in 1998.

大众印象

Celebrity Impersonator