 Don Rickles is one of the 20th Century's most famous funnymen. For almost 40 years he has appeared in top showrooms in Atlantic City, Reno, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas. He is regarded among the world's top entertainers. Rickles is also highly visible on TV, as well as in motion pictures, including appearances in Universal Pictures' "Casino," directed by Martin Scorsese, appearing with Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci, "Toy Story," a revolutionary computer animated feature, for Walt Disney Pictures, and the now cult classic, "Kelly's Heroes," as well as early career roles in "Run Silent, Run Deep" and "Rat Race." He is also seen in the mega-hit "Toy Story 2." Additionally, he has starred in live stage productions and, along the way, has had two best-selling comedy albums. A small step forward in Rickles' career occurred in 1957 at a small Hollywood nightclub. One night, Frank Sinatra wandered in. Rickles, still "unknown," eyed Sinatra and said, "I just saw your movie, 'The Pride and the Passion,' and I want to tell you, the cannon was great." And, "Make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody."
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