Rich Little

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.

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

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 George W. Bush 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 Michael Bloomberg and Rudy Giuliani. The celebrities in attendance included Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan, American Idol (2002) contestant Sanjaya Malakar, two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda, and television stars Teri Hatcher, Bill Paxton and Larry David. 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.".

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

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

Dubbed James Cagney'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.

Dubbed the voice of ailing David Niven for Curse of the Pink Panther (1983).

After the 1980s, Rich calmed down and moved away from the limelight.

In 1973 Rich became more associated with Dean Martin 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.

" During the 1970s, however, a rivalry began between him and fellow impressionist Frank Gorshin, who is five years older. Ultimately, Rich overpowered Gorshin and remained the best impressionist in the world.

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 James Stewart, Johnny Carson, Don Rickles, Dean Martin, Truman Capote and George Burns. In the late 1960s, Rich was dubbed "the best impressionist in the world.