Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: January 21, 2025

Richard Caruthers Little, O.C.
Ottawa, Ontario and Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Rich Little is the “Man of a Thousand Voices.” A world-renowned comedian and voice actor, he rose to fame for his uncanny impressions of celebrities and politicians on a variety of television shows, films and comedy albums. His niche style of pinpoint characterizations has influenced generations of impressionists and paved the way for Canadian comedy on the world stage. He is a dedicated proponent of numerous causes, including the eponymous Rich Little Special Care Nursery at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, and the Gary Sinise Foundation in support of military veterans.