Diminutive, pop-eyed TV comedian and writer; memorable as a variety of manic characters in Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder films, especially as Igor in Mel Brooks's "Young Frankenstein" (1974). Feldman made his directorial debut in 1977 with the Foreign Legion spoof, "The Last Remake of Beau Geste" (1977).
- Born:
July 8, 1933 in London, England
- Died:
December 2, 1982.
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Job Titles:
Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Musician
Milestones
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1967 First appearance on British television as comedian
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1969 Film acting debut, "The Bed Sitting Room"
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1974 Offered memorable turn as Igor ("that's EYE-gor") in "Young Frankenstein"
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1977 First film as director "The Last Remake of Beau Geste"
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1982 Died of massive attack after last day of shooting his role in "Yellowbeard"
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Formed comedy-writing team with Barry Took, moving from radio to TV with "At Last the 1948 Show"
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Toured with a comedy act, then joined radio comedy program, "Educating Archy"