Don Rickles Biography, Age, Weight, Height, Friend, Like, Affairs, Favourite, Birthdate & Other

Popularly known as The Merchant of Venom, Don Rickles is a man who is always ready to hurl insults at you which will surprisingly make you laugh. Donald Jay Don Rickles is one of the most respected and popular talents in the entertainment industry. His quick wit and funny remarks accompanied by his genuine affection for his audience makes him an irresistible combination of fun, amusement and laughter.

He was a regular in celebrity roast circuits due to his incredible talent of making an insult sound inoffensive and funny. He attracted a lot of attention because his insults were mean and hurtful and also created a lot of buzz which added to his appeal. He started out as a conventional comedian performing rehearsed jokes but changed tracks on realizing that the audiences loved his impromptu insults more than the prepared material.

His style endeared him to a number of fans that included the great Frank Sinatra. Knowing what a natural he is in comic insult and stand-up, it is difficult to believe that he originally intended to be a serious actor. His brand of insult comedy has earned him many nicknames such as The Merchant of Venom, The Insultan, Mr. Warmth and Master of Insults. Don has surely set the bar high for stand-up comedians aspiring to follow in his footsteps.