Marty Feldman- Biography

About Marty Feldman

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

Partners

Wife

Lauretta Feldman. married from 1959 until his death

Career Milestones

1982

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

1977

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

1974

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

1969

Film acting debut, "The Bed Sitting Room"

1967

First appearance on British television as comedian

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"