Kenneth Mars

Kenneth Mars

Deceased · Born: Apr 4, 1935 · Died: Feb 12, 2011

Personal Details

BornApr 4, 1935 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Sonny Mars

Biography

Kenneth Mars, a renowned American actor and comedian, left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with his versatility and range.

He is perhaps most famously known for his memorable roles in two iconic Mel Brooks films, showcasing his impressive acting chops and comedic prowess.

In the 1967 classic, The Producers, Mars brought to life the eccentric and maniacal character of Franz Liebkind, a deranged Nazi playwright, solidifying his status as a master of comedic acting.

Fast forward to 1974, and Mars once again teamed up with Brooks to portray Police Inspector Hans Wilhelm Friedrich Kemp in the hilarious and irreverent Young Frankenstein, further cementing his reputation as a talented comedic actor.

But Mars' impressive repertoire extends far beyond his work with Mel Brooks. He also appeared in Peter Bogdanovich's 1972 film, What's Up Doc?, showcasing his ability to effortlessly adapt to a wide range of roles and genres.

In addition to his work in comedy, Mars also made memorable appearances in Woody Allen's critically acclaimed films, including Radio Days (1987) and Shadows and Fog (1991),demonstrating his impressive range and versatility as an actor.

Career

2019
The Little Mermaid Live!
The Little Mermaid Live! as King Triton (voice)
2006
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic as Gene Molinari
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle as Otto Mannkusser
2001
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze as Grandpa / Lambeosaurus (voice)
2000
Runaway Virus
Runaway Virus as Dr. Arnold Bowman
1996
Citizen Ruth
Citizen Ruth as Dr. Charlie Rollins
Making Frankensense of 'Young Frankenstein'
Making Frankensense of 'Young Frankenstein' as Inspector Kemp (archive footage)
1995
Rough Magic
Rough Magic as Magician
1994
Thumbelina
Thumbelina as King Colbert (voice)
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid as King Triton (voice)
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story as Professor Screweyes (voice)
1992
Fievel's American Tails
Fievel's American Tails as Sweet William (voice)
1991
1990
Shades of LA
Shades of LA as Uncle Louis Burton
1989
Get Smart, Again!
Get Smart, Again! as Cmdr. Drury
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid as King Triton (voice)
1988
For Keeps?
For Keeps? as Mr. Bobrucz
Illegally Yours
Illegally Yours as Hal B. Keeler
Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats
Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats as Director / Dogcatcher (voice)
The Adventures of Raggedy Ann & Andy
The Adventures of Raggedy Ann & Andy as The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees
1987
Radio Days
Radio Days as Rabbi Baumel
Rented Lips
Rented Lips as Reverend Farrell
1986
1985
Fletch
Fletch as Stanton Boyd
Beer
Beer as A.J. Norbecker
Prince Jack
Prince Jack as Lyndon Johnson
1984
1983
Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard as Mr. Crisp
1982
1981
Full Moon High
Full Moon High as The Coach - Principal Cleveland
1980
1979
1978
1976
Columbo
Columbo as Mike
1975
Someone I Touched
Someone I Touched as Paul Wrightwood
1974
Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein as Inspector Kemp
The Parallax View
The Parallax View as Former FBI Agent Will
Steambath
Steambath as Broker
1972
What's Up, Doc?
What's Up, Doc? as Hugh Simon
Second Chance
Second Chance as Dr. Julius Roth
1971
Desperate Characters
Desperate Characters as Otto Bentwood
Viva Max
Viva Max as Dr. Sam Gillison
The April Fools
The April Fools as Les Hopkins
1967
The Producers
The Producers as Franz Liebkind
He & She
He & She as Harry Zarakardos
1963
Act One
Act One as Robert E. Sherwood