Marty Ingels was an American actor who is best known for I’m Dickens, He’s Fenster, The Love Boat, and his work in various television commercials. He also held a successful career in Hollywood as an agent connecting celebrities with advertisers.
Personal and Family Life
Marty Ingels was born Martin Ingerman on March 9, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. He had a challenging childhood, and after school, he joined the army. Ingels had three marriages, first to Phyllis Senzer, then to Jean Marie Frassinelli, and finally to Shirley Jones, with whom he became a stepfather to her three children: Shaun, Ryan, and Patrick Cassidy.
Career
Ingels began his career in television, gaining recognition for his role in the sitcom I’m Dickens, He’s Fenster alongside John Astin. In the 1970s, he founded a Hollywood talent agency, Ingels Inc., which paired well-known personalities with advertisers. Despite his victories in television, he faced ups and downs, especially regarding his financial stability, which changed after he accumulated a considerable amount of savings.
Death and Legacy
Marty Ingels passed away on October 21, 2015, in Tarzana, California, following a stroke. His legacy lives on through his roles in television and his impact on the entertainment industry, both as an actor and a talent agent. He is remembered not just for his performances but also for his contributions to celebrity advertising.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Guide for the Married Man | 1967-05-25 | Technical Adviser (Meat Eater) |
| Linda Lovelace for President | 1975-03-01 | Ronald Trixie |
| The Ladies Man | 1961-06-21 | Himself |
| The Busy Body | 1967-03-12 | Willie |
| Armored Command | 1961-07-09 | Pinhead |
| The Jungle Book: Mowgli’s Story | 1998-09-28 | Hathi the Elephant (voice) |
| How to Seduce a Woman | 1974-01-01 | Jim |
| For Singles Only | 1968-06-05 | Archibald Baldwin |
| Wild and Wonderful | 1964-06-09 | Doc Bailey |
| Round Numbers | 1992-01-01 | Al Schweitzer |
| Promoted | 2015-08-25 | Murray Silver |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Seymour Densch |
| The Addams Family | 1964-09-18 | Dr. Marvin P. Gunderson |
| New Girl | 2011-09-20 | Pickled Patron |