Kenneth Mars
American actor celebrated for memorable comedic roles in film and television, and beloved as the voice of King Triton in Disney's The Little Mermaid.
What do we know about Kenneth Mars?
Here are the key biographical details about Kenneth Mars:
- Name: Kenneth Mars
- Also Known As: کنت مارس, Ken Mars
- Date of Birth: April 4, 1935
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Date of Death: February 12, 2011
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Kenneth Mars?
Kenneth Mars (April 4, 1935 – February 12, 2011) was an American actor. He appeared in two Mel Brooks films: as the deranged Nazi playwright Franz Liebkind in The Producers (1967) and Police Inspector Hans Wilhelm Friedrich Kemp in Young Frankenstein (1974). He also appeared in Peter Bogdanovich's What's Up Doc? (1972), and Woody Allen's Radio Days (1987), and Shadows and Fog (1991).
Mars appeared in two seasons of Malcolm in the Middle as Otto Mannkusser, Francis's well-meaning but dimwitted boss and a German immigrant who owns a dude ranch. He voiced King Triton, Ariel's father, in the 1989 Disney animated film The Little Mermaid and its sequel, as well as its companion television series, and the Kingdom Hearts series. He also did several other animated voice-over film roles such as Littlefoot's grandfather in the Land Before Time series (up to 2008) and that of Professor Screweyes in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993), and King Colbert (Prince Cornelius's father) in Thumbelina (1994).
What is Kenneth Mars known for?
With over 179 credits spanning film and television, Kenneth Mars's most recognized works include:
- The Little Mermaid (1989, Movie)
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000, TV Series)
- Young Frankenstein (1974, Movie)
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969, Movie)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992, TV Series)
- The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000, Movie)
- Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989, Movie)
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993, TV Series)
- The Producers (1968, Movie)
- Columbo (1971, TV Series)
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