Marty Feldman
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Marty Feldman was a British comedy writer before he performed, working on radio and on 'The Frost Report' alongside writers who would go on to Monty Python. His own series 'It's Marty' won BAFTA awards. A thyroid condition had left his eyes markedly protuberant, and he used the effect as part of a broad physical style. He is most widely remembered as Igor in Mel Brooks's 'Young Frankenstein', and also appeared in 'Silent Movie' and directed 'The Last Remake of Beau Geste'. He died in 1982, aged 48.
Marty Feldman
11 Movies
2 Series
Marty Feldman was a British comedy writer before he performed, working on radio and on 'The Frost Report' alongside writers who would go on to Monty Python. His own series 'It's Marty' won BAFTA awards. A thyroid condition had left his eyes markedly protuberant, and he used the effect as part of a broad physical style. He is most widely remembered as Igor in Mel Brooks's 'Young Frankenstein', and also appeared in 'Silent Movie' and directed 'The Last Remake of Beau Geste'. He died in 1982, aged 48.
Movies
Plays Igor
Young Frankenstein
1974
Plays Marty Eggs
Silent Movie
1976
Plays Gilbert
Yellowbeard
1983
Plays Sgt. Orville Stanley Sacker
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
1975
Director
Plays Dagobert 'Digby' Geste
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
Plays Nurse Arthur
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
Plays Alex (episodio "La guardia del corpo")
Sex with a Smile
1976
Director
Plays Brother Ambrose
In God We Tru$t
1980
Writer
Plays Teddy Brown
Every Home Should Have One
1970
Plays Sylvester
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982
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Yellowbeard
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Yellowbeard
Gilbert
1983
Film
Slapstick of Another Kind
Sylvester
1982
Film
In God We Tru$t
Brother Ambrose
1980
Film
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Dagobert 'Digby' Geste
1977
Film
Silent Movie
Marty Eggs
1976
Film
Sex with a Smile
Alex (episodio "La guardia del corpo")
1976
Film
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Sgt. Orville Stanley Sacker
1975
Film
Young Frankenstein
Igor
1974
Film
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Banjo · 1 episode
1972
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marty Feldman still alive?
Marty Feldman passed away on December 2, 1982 at age 48.
What are the most famous roles of Marty Feldman?
Marty Feldman is best known for roles in Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother.
How many movies has Marty Feldman been in?
Over a 13-year career (since 1969), Marty Feldman has appeared in 10 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Marty Feldman's first movie?
The career of Marty Feldman began with The Bed Sitting Room (1969).
What is Marty Feldman's most recent movie or series?
Marty Feldman's most recent release is Yellowbeard, which premiered on June 24, 1983.
What TV shows has Marty Feldman appeared in?
On television, Marty Feldman has appeared in The Muppet Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Oscars, The Carol Burnett Show.
Marty Feldman
1934-07-08 · London, England, UK
Martin Alan Feldman (8 July 1934 – 2 December 1982) was a British actor, comedian and comedy writer, known for his prominent eyes; he suffered from thyroid disease and developed Graves' ophthalmopathy, causing his eyes to protrude and become misaligned. He recognized his appearance as a factor in his career success.
Feldman starred in several British television comedy series, including At Last the 1948 Show and Marty, the latter of which won two BAFTA awards. He also co-created the BBC Radio comedy programme Round the Horne. Feldman starred in Every Home Should Have One, one of the most popular comedies at the British box office in 1970. He was the first Saturn Award winner for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Igor in Mel Brooks' 1974 comedy horror film Young Frankenstein.