Marty Feldman was an English actor, comedian, writer, and director best known for his role as Igor in the 1974 comedy film Young Frankenstein. He was portrayed by Feldman in the film, which was directed by Mel Brooks and starred Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, and Madeline Kahn. Feldman's performance as Igor was widely praised and earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.