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Little was one of three sons of a Physician . Little had a gift for impersonations since his school days and began performing professionally in night clubs at 17. He acted in Ottawa's Little Theatre and became a successful Disc Jockey who frequently incorporated impersonations into his show. In 1963 , Little was asked to audition by Mel Torme , who was producing a new variety show for Judy Garland . Little's audition won him the job and he broke into American show business. Little was a frequent guest on variety and Talk Show s. He was a regular guest on Dean Martin 's Celebrity Roasts in the 1970s and was also a regular on '' The Julie Andrews Hour '' in 1973 . He was named Comedy Star of the Year by the American Guild Of Variety Artists in 1974 . He hosted ''The ABC Comedy Hour'' (also known as ''KopyKats'') in 1972 , ''The Rich Little Show'' in 1976 , and ''The New You Asked For It'' in 1981 . Little has also appeared in several movies and released nine albums. Little has been active in several Charities including the Juvenile Diabetes Fund and the Children's Miracle Network . He has been named to Miami Children's Hospital International Pediatrics Hall of Fame and been honored by the naming of the Rich Little Special Care Nursery at Ottawa Civic Hospital . Little was married to Jeanne Worden from 1971 until their divorce in 1989 . The couple have a daughter, Bria. He married Jeannette Markey in 1994 ; they divorced in 1997 . Little married his current wife, Marie Marotta, in 2003 . While Little is still a Canadian citizen, he resides in Las Vegas , Nevada , where he performs regularly. EXTERNAL LINKS |