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Rich Little

Comedian

Born in: Canada
Rich Little

Born in 1938 in Ottawa, Canada, comedian Rich Little began doing impressions as early as grade school, impersonating his teachers. His big break came in the 1960s, when he was featured on The Judy Garland Show and The Ed Sullivan Show. Soon he was appearing regularly on talk shows, doing impressions of people such as Richard Nixon and others on programs such as The Kopycats and The Muppet Show. He starred in his one-man HBO show, Rich Little's Christmas Carol, and continues to perform today, showcasing his more than 160 different impersonations. Updated 2014

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