Marty Feldman

Movie Actor

Birthday July 8, 1934

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 2, 1982 (48)

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About

Crazy-eyed comic actor who became known to audiences for his role as Igor in Young Frankenstein. He won two BAFTA Awards for his roles in Marty and At Last the 1948 Show. He amassed over 25 acting credits throughout his long career. 

Before Fame

He first aspired to be a jazz trumpeter at the age of 15. 

Trivia

He won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Igor in Young Frankenstein. His final role was Gilbert in the 1983 movie Yellowbeard. 

Family Life

He got married to Lauretta Sullivan in 1952 and their relationship lasted until his death in 1982. 

Associated With

Gene Wilder wrote the role of Igor in Young Frankenstein.