Donald Jay Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was known primarily for his insult comedy. His film roles include Run Silent, Run Deep (1958), Enter Laughing (1967), Kelly's Heroes (1970), and Casino (1995).

Apr 7, 2017 · Don Rickles, a comedian and actor known for his abrasive humor, died Thursday from kidney failure at his Los Angeles home, according to his publicist, Paul Shefrin. He was 90 years old.

Dec 17, 2024 · Don Rickles (born May 8, 1926, Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, U.S.—died April 6, 2017, Los Angeles, California) was an American comedian and actor known for a cheerfully belligerent brand of humor that relied heavily on …

Get ready for a laughter-filled journey with the legendary "Merchant of Venom" as he delivers punchlines and zingers that will leave you in stitches. Don't miss this classic comedy gem! Step...

Apr 6, 2017 · “Emmy-Award winning iconic comedian Don Rickles passed away at his home Los Angeles this morning (Thursday) as a result of kidney failure,” wrote Shefrin.

Apr 6, 2017 · For over six decades, Don Rickles was a living comedy highlight reel. Whether he was roasting his own audience during a stand-up routine, bringing talk-show-host veterans to tears with laughter...

Don Rickles was an American stand-up comedian, author, and actor. He was one of the most respected and popular talents in the entertainment industry.

Apr 6, 2017 · Don Rickles, the aggressively caustic comedian who became known as “The Merchant of Venom” and “The King of Zing” as he took insult comedy to a new level, died Thursday. He was 90.

Don Rickles honed his comedic style in Miami before a 1957 break at Los Angeles’ Slate Brother’s Club vaulted him to national acclaim. By 1959, he was booking the record-setting Las Vegas residencies that mainstreamed the art of the ‘roast’ and made Rickles a …

Apr 6, 2017 · In a career that spanned more than 60 years, Rickles, who died at age 90 Thursday at his Los Angeles home, appeared in movies (from Beach Party films of the early '60s to Casino in 1995) and...