Marty Feldman

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Biography

Feldman made his directorial debut in 1977 with the Foreign Legion spoof, "The Last Remake of Beau Geste" (1977).
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Writer, Production Management, Visual Effects & Animation

Born

July 8, 1933

Career Milestones

Formed comedy-writing team with Barry Took, moving from radio to TV with "At Last the 1948 Show"

Toured with a comedy act, then joined radio comedy program, "Educating Archy"

1967

First appearance on British television as comedian

1969

Film acting debut, "The Bed Sitting Room"

1974

Offered memorable turn as Igor ("that's EYE-gor") in "Young Frankenstein"

1977

First film as director "The Last Remake of Beau Geste"

1982

Died of massive attack after last day of shooting his role in "Yellowbeard"

Awards

1976

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Silent Movie