Background
Rickles, Donald Jay was born on May 8, 1926 in Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Max S. and Etta (Feldman) Rickles.
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Donald Jay Rickles, American comedian, actor. Named Entertainer of Year Friars Club, 1974, Entertainer of Year, American Gaming Association, 2004, Las Vegas Comedian of Year, Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority, 2004; awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2000; recipient Pinnacle award United States Comedy and Arts Festival, 2007, television Land Legend award, 2009.
Education
Graduate, American Academy Dramatic Arts, New York City.
Career
With United States Navy, 1943-1945.
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Served with United States Navy, 1943-1945.
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Married Barbara Sklar, March 14, 1965. Children: Mindy Beth, Lawrence Corey.
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Named Entertainer of Year Friars Club, 1974, Entertainer of Year, American Gaming Association, 2004, Las Vegas Comedian of Year, Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority, 2004. Awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2000. Recipient Pinnacle award United States Comedy and Arts Festival, 2007, television Land Legend award, 2009.Named Entertainer of Year Friars Club, 1974, Entertainer of Year, American Gaming Association, 2004, Las Vegas Comedian of Year, Las Vegas Convention and Visitor's Authority, 2004. Awarded star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2000. Recipient Pinnacle award United States Comedy and Arts Festival, 2007, television Land Legend award, 2009.