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Marty Feldman. Actor: Young Frankenstein. "I am too old to die young, and too young to grow up," Marty Feldman told a reporter -- a week before he died. This beloved comedian, who poked fun at himself, as well as others, was born Martin Alan Feldman on July 8, 1934, in London, England.
- July 8, 1934
- December 2, 1982
3 days ago · He remained as editor-in-chief and later as executive chair, and according to The Sunday Times rich list 2021, he now has a net worth of a staggering £123million. And his achievements are ...
Martin Alan Feldman (8 July 1934 [1] – 2 December 1982) was a British actor, comedian and comedy writer. He was known for his prominent, misaligned eyes. [2] [3] [4]
- Who Was Marty Feldman?
- Education and Early Life
- Roles in TV Series
- Roles in Movies
- Other Credits
- Awards and Nominations
- Love Life and Marriage
- Interesting Facts and Hobbies
- Death Cause
- Height, Eyes and Wealth
The late British actor and comedian Martin Alan Feldman was born in London, England, on 8 July 1934, so his zodiac sign was Cancer. He had roles in 27 movies and TV series, as well as 38 writing credits, and is probably still remembered best forhis playing of Igor in the evergreen 1974 comedy movie “Young Frankenstein”, directed by Mel Brooks, and ...
Marty and his sister Pamela were raised in East London by their father Myer Feldman who was a gown designer, and mother Cecilia (nee Crook) who was a housewife; Myer was a Jewish immigrant who came to England from Ukraine. Marty suffered from thyroid disease while growing up. He was involved in a car crashand then a boating accident, and together w...
Marty’s debut TV series appearance was in the 1958 episode “High Level” of the comedy mini-series “Dead Trouble”, and he spent the following 10 years focused on writing and performing stand-up comedy, thus without appearing in any movies or TV series. In 1967, he played various characters in the comedy“At Last the 1948 Show”, created by Tim Brooke-...
Marty’s debut film appearance was in the 1969 science fiction comedy “The Bed Sitting Room”, directed by Richard Lester, and which starred Rita Tushingham, Ralph Richardson and Peter Cook. It follows several people living in post-nuclear holocaust England, and the movie won two of its five award nominations. Some of Marty’s following roles were in ...
Marty wrote many movies and TV series, while some of his final work was on the 1976 comedy movie “Flannery and Quilt” and the 1977 adventure war comedy film “The Last Remake of Beau Geste” – he was more popular for his (mostly zany) acting, rather than writing. Marty received special thanks for the 1982 documentary musical comedy movie “Monty Pytho...
Marty won three of his four award nominations: two BAFTAs for “Marty” in 1969, for Best Writer and Best Light Entertainment Performance, and a 1975 Saturn Golden Scroll Award for Best Actor, for his performance in “Young Frankenstein”.
Marty enjoyed spending his spare time surrounded by attractive women, and never allowed his unconventional appearance to hold him back. He married British film producer Lauretta Sullivan in January 1959, and they were together until his death. Lauretta produced the 1980 movie“In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion)”, and received specia...
Marty was a huge fan of jazz music; he spent most of his spare time at jazz clubs, and once played the trumpet in a jazz band. He was mildly interested in politics, and described himself as an ‘avowed socialist’; he rarely spoke about politics in public, but on one occasion denounced American singer Anita Jane Bryant’s campaign against homosexualit...
Marty died from a heart attack on 2 December 1982, in a hotel room in Mexico City; he was shooting for the movie “Yellowbeard”, which was later dedicated to him. Marty’s buried at Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills Cemetery.
Marty died aged 48, so would’ve been 88 today. He had brown eyes and hair, was 5ft 7ins (1.7m) tall and weighed about 150lbs (68kgs). Marty’s net worth was estimated atover $5 million at the time of his death.
Born on 2 May 1967. Died on 13 Apr 2021. Buried in Nebel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Jan 17, 2024 · The Sunday Times Rich List put Martin Lewis’ net worth at a staggering £123 million in 2021 – with much of this often attributed to the 2012 sale of MoneySavingExpert.com, a deal put at ...
Best known for her roles in BBC’s Motherland and Line of Duty, the 47-year-old was devastated by Michell’s sudden passing in 2021, just a year after the couple had separated.
