Don Rickles

Published his memoir, Rickles' Book

Received first Emmy for his HBO documentary, "Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project"; directed by John Landis

Cast opposite William H. Macy in the TNT special, "The Wool Cap," as an elderly tenant

Received star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (October 17)

Once again voiced the character of Mr. Potato Head for "Toy Story 2"

First appearance at NYC's Carnegie Hall

Lent his voice to the character of Mr. Potato Head in the Pixar film "Toy Story"

Returned to features as Robert De Niro's trusted colleague in Martin Scorsese's "Casino"

Starred in another short-lived sitcom, "Daddy Dearest" (FOX) with comedian Richard Lewis

Received critical praise for his dramatic role in John Landis' "Innocent Blood"

Performed with Frank Sinatra at Ronald Reagan's Second Inaugural Ball

Co-hosted (with Steve Lawrence) the short-lived ABC series "Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders"

Played title role in the NBC sitcom "C.P.O. Sharkey"

Starred in the CBS sitcom "The Don Rickles Show"

Had a notable role as the con man Sgt. Crapgame in the hit film "Kelly's Heroes"

Released the live comedy album Hello, Dummy!

Starred in his own variety show "The Don Rickles Show" (ABC) with Pat McCormick as his sidekick

Made frequent appearances on "The Dean Martin Show" (NBC) and became a fixture on Martin's roast specials

First appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (NBC)

Feature film debut in the submarine drama "Run Silent, Run Deep"

Appeared as stand-up comedian in nightclubs in the U.S.

Appeared in the popular "Beach Party" film series, with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon in the 1960s

Big break came at the Slate Brothers, a Los Angeles nightclub

Performed with singer Steve Lawrence in several Las Vegas concerts in the early 1980s

Served in the U.S. Navy in World War II; honorably discharged in 1946