 Rich Little, the undisputed master of mimicry, has gained international recognition as one of the most gifted and popular performers in the entertainment business. With his vast repertoire of close to 200 characters, he has headlined all the entertainment capitals of the world--Atlantic City, Las Vegas, New York, London. His portrayals of personalities range from President Clinton to Humphrey Bogart, Dr. Ruth Westheimer to Kermit the Frog.
Rich Little is a professed classic movie buff, he does such classic stars as John Wayne, Clark Gable and Cary Grant. He's particularly fond of doing Alan Ladd and other stars no longer typically remembered.
His favorite current stars to do are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson, and Clint Eastwood.
Rich Little has appeared on countless variety shows over the years, often hosting The Tonight Show. He starred in his own weekly series, The Rich Little Show, and on the TV show, Kopy Kats. He has appeared on soap operas and numerous television dramas. He has made three HBO comedy specials, including Rich Little's Christmas Carol, in which he played all the roles of the Dickens classic, winning top prizes at the Montreux Festival in Switzerland and earning an Emmy in the United States.
Rich Litle has performed for the British royal family many times. On the occasion of Ottawa's 150th anniversary, he was honored as one of its most famous citizens.
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