Don Rickles

Donald Jay "Don" Rickles (May 8, 1926 – April 6, 2017) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor and author, best known for his role as Mr. Potato Head in "Toy Story", "Toy Story 2", and "Toy Story 3". He was also known for being an on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson", and in "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts".
Early life.
Rickles was born in Queens, New York on May 8, 1926 to Max Rickles, who immigrated to the United States in 1902, and to Etta (née Feldman), who was from New York City. Rickles' parents were of Jewish ancestry. Rickles was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Career.
Rickles' career began in 1958 in "Run, Silent, Run Deep". Since then Rickles has appeared in movies such as "Casino", "Toy Story", "Toy Story 2", "Denice the Menace Strikes Again", "Toy Story 3", "Zookeeper", "Toy Story 3", and "Small Fry".
Influences and influenced.
Rickles' only influence was Milton Berle. Rickles and Berle appeared in "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts". Rickles influenced Jay Leno, David Letterman, Dana Snyder, Howard Stern, Russell Peters, Dave Attell, Lisa Lampanelli, Jerry Seinfeld, Norm Macdonald, and Larry the Cable Guy.
Personal life.
Rickles married Barbara Sklar in 1965. They have two children; Larry Rickles (who died in 2011), and Mindy. Rickles also has 2 grandchildren who enjoy his role of Mr. Potato Head more than any other role Rickles ever had. Rickles currently lived in Los Angeles, California. He was a lifelong supporter of the Democratic Party.
Death.
Rickles died on April 6, 2017 of kidney failure in his home in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 90.