Obituary of Kenneth Mars

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Kenneth Mars

Kenneth Mars (born April 4, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois) was a film actor, TV actor, and voice actor who was best known for his roles as the deranged Nazi playwright Franz Liebkind in the 1967 film, “The Producers” and Police Inspector Hans Wilhelm Friedrich Kemp in the 1974 comedy/horror film, “Young Frankenstein.” Kenneth died on February 12, 2011 and his death was because of pancreatic cancer, which he had been suffering from for years. He died at age 75.

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Kenneth Mars Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mars, Kenneth
    • Common Name: Kenneth Mars
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: April 04, 1935
    • Age: 75 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ken Mars
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1962-2008
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    Kenneth's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Kenneth Mars
    • Father: Bernard "Sonny" Mars
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Barbara Newborn (married 1977-2011, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Susannah Mars-Johnson
      • Rebecca Mars-Tipton

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 12 2011 at age 75
  • Place: Granada Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Voice Actor American Born on April 4th Born in 1935 Born in Illinois Died in 2011 Died at age 75 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Kenneth's Notable Roles:

  • The Producers
  • Young Frankenstein

Quotable Quotes:

"Kenneth Mars lived a vibrant and passionate life, leaving behind a legacy of talent and laughter that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Kenneth Mars had a successful career in the entertainment industry, appearing in numerous films and TV shows, before passing away due to a long battle with pancreatic cancer. (V)"

Is Mr. Kenneth Mars still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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