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Marty Feldman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 08, 1933 |
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| Died | December 02, 1982 (age 49) |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Marty Feldman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | His role as Igor in 'Young Frankenstein' and his work on British television comedy, particularly 'At Last the 1948 Show' and 'The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine.' |
Intro
Marty Feldman was a British comedy writer, comedian, and actor known for his distinctive appearance and groundbreaking work in television and film comedy. He gained international fame for his roles in British comedy shows and in Mel Brooks’ 'Young Frankenstein.'
Early Life & Background
Born and raised in London, Marty Feldman was the son of Jewish immigrants from Ukraine. He left school at the age of 15 and had various jobs before pursuing comedy writing and performance in the burgeoning British comedy scene of the 1950s and 1960s.
Career Highlights
- Co-wrote and starred in 'At Last the 1948 Show' alongside future Monty Python members.
- Starred in his own series, 'The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine.'
- Played Igor in Mel Brooks' 'Young Frankenstein' (1974).
- Appeared in 'Silent Movie' (1976) and 'The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother' (1975).
Trivia
- Feldman had a distinctive appearance due to Graves' disease and a botched surgery, which made his eyes famously prominent.
- He was an early writing partner of Barry Took, helping shape British comedy.
- Feldman died of a heart attack while filming in Mexico City in 1982.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Marty Feldman born?
Marty Feldman was born the 8 July 1933.
Where is Marty Feldman from?
London, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About July 8th, 1933, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 8th, 1933 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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