Quick Facts
Born:
1934-07-08
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
45 Total Roles
Marty Feldman
Acting
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Biography
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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.
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.
Known For
Young Frankenstein
Igor
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
Silent Movie
Marty Eggs
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Sgt. Orville Stanley Sacker
Yellowbeard
Gilbert
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Oscars
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Mel Brooks: Unwrapped MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2013 | Mel Brooks: Make a Noise MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Legends TV | Self / Various (archive footage) |
| 1996 | Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein MOVIE | Igor (archive footage) |
| 1991 | Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook MOVIE | Igor (archive footage) |
| 1983 | Yellowbeard MOVIE | Gilbert |
| 1983 | Group Madness MOVIE | Self |