Don Rickles Net Worth

March 2024 · 4 minute read

Don Rickles net worth is
$30 Million

Don Rickles Wiki Biography

Don Rickles originated from Lithuanian descent, born on May 8, 1926 in Queens, New York City USA. He spent his early years amongst the Jewish community and he gained fame from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. Rickles, famously known for his insulting comic style, was widely appreciated for his stand-up acts. He passed away in April 2017.

Don Rickles’ net worth was estimated to be over $30 million, earned through his work as a stand-up comedian and his roles in television and movies.

Don Rickles Net Worth $30 Million

After completing high school from Newtown High School, he served in the US Navy during World War 2 until 1946. Following this, he pursued an acting career and appeared in a few TV shows, laying the foundation for the growth of his net worth. However, these minor roles did not yield immediate success for Rickles. Subsequently, he transitioned to a career in comedy, initially performing in New York City clubs as a stand-up comedian. This significantly enhanced his net worth. It was during this period that Don Rickles incorporated insulting humor into his acts, a technique influenced by Jack E. Leonard, which gained him widespread recognition from the public, further propelling his net worth.

His comical abusive routines earned him nicknames such as ‘The Merchant of Venom’ and ‘Mr. Warmth’. An interesting fact is that he had a consistent opening song for his performances, titled La Virgen de la Macarena.

In 1958, Don Rickles began his acting career with his debut in the film “Run Silent Run Deep”. This set the stage for his net worth to grow with subsequent successful movie roles. The 1960s were particularly significant as Rickles garnered attention through various productions, sitcoms, and dramatic TV shows and films. One of his notable movie appearances was in “Kelly`s Heroes”, where he co-starred alongside Clint Eastwood and Donald Sutherland. Other significant film credits contributing to his net worth include “The Rat Race”, “Bikini Beach”, “Pajama Party”, “Enter Laughing”, “Love Machine”, “Dennis the Menace Strikes Again”, “Zookeeper”, “Small Fry”, and “Partysaurus Rex”.

On television, Don Rickles was widely known for his appearances in several popular shows and sitcoms including “Four Star Playhouse”, “The Thin Man”, “Wagon Train”, “Hennesey”, “The Addams Family”, “The Dick Van Dyke Show”, “The Wild Wild West”, “The Lucy Show”, “I Spy”, “Get Smart”, and “Sanford and Son”. These shows were popular not only in the US, but also in several countries around the world. His more recent involvement included voicing Mr. Potato Head in the animated “Toy Story” films, adding another dimension to his comedic talents.

In his personal life, Rickles was notably married to Barbara Sklar for 52 years and had two children, however, he tragically lost his son Larry in 2011. He considered comedian Bob Newhart as his best friend, an interesting fact considering Newhart’s laid-back and self-deprecating style, contrasting Rickle’s persona. Both remained in demand well into the 21st century, especially for appearances on late-night shows, such as with Jay Leno. Don Rickles passed away on April 7, 2017, due to kidney failure, at his home in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 90.



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Full NameDon Rickles
Net Worth$30 Million
Date Of BirthMay 8, 1926
Died7 April 2017
Place Of BirthQueens, New York City, New York, United States

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