Don Rickles – Served The USS Cyrene As A Seaman First Class

Don Rickles, the standup comedian, became famous for his insult jokes. But before he made people giggle over his jokes, he became a part of the Navy at 18 after completing his high school. Believe it or not, Don was a WWII veteran where he served the USS Cyrene as a Seaman first class. He served in the Navy until the end of 1946 and then became a comedian.

His great talent landed him roles in various movies and shows, and his roles in Run Silent, Run Deep, and C.P.O. Sharkey became the highlight of his career. Don Rickles continued displaying his acting chops until he died in 2017.