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Marty IngelsAmerican actor, agent, comedian
Date of Birth: 09.03.1936
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Marty Ingels
Marty Ingels, born Martin Ingerman in 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, was an American actor, agent, and comedian. He was the second son of Jacob and Minnie Ingerman. After finishing school, Marty immediately joined the army. Upon his return, he participated in several television quiz shows and, after winning them, he believed he could become an actor. With this thought in mind, Marty Ingels headed to California.
Acting Career
Ingels' acting career began in the early 1960s when he landed roles in several television series. In 1961, he appeared in the military drama "Armored Command" directed by Byron Haskin. In 1962, he worked with Richard Thorpe in "The Horizontal Lieutenant," and in 1964, he appeared in Michael Anderson's comedy "Wild and Wonderful." His career continued to flourish in the 1970s, where he showcased another talent - his distinctive and recognizable voice. Ingels lent his voice to various animated films and commercials, including the iconic Paul Masson wine advertisement.
Voice Acting and Agent Roles
Ingels voiced characters in animated films such as "Cattanooga Cats" in 1969, "The New Tom & Jerry Show" in 1975, and "The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story" in 1998. In recent years, Marty Ingels shifted his focus and began working as an agent. Since 1977, Ingels has been married to actress Shirley Jones, who was previously married to actor Jack Cassidy. Prior to Jones, from 1960 to 1969, Ingels was married to Jean Marie Frassinelli. Throughout his career, Ingels found himself involved in numerous legal disputes, often attracting media attention. He sued publications like the "National Enquirer" and its editor Lane Colder, as well as actress June Allyson. Ingels also had legal battles with Hugh Duff Robertson and Marisol Hedges.
Legal Troubles
From 2003 to 2005, Marty Ingels was involved in a highly publicized legal battle with radio host Tom Leykis, known as "Paul Russo" on Westwood One radio. However, the case ended unfavorably for Ingels, as the court ordered him to pay $25,000 to Westwood. In 2008, Ingels won another legal dispute, this time receiving a $2,500 payment from attorney Scott B. Whitbeck. The dispute revolved around a park in a small town in California.
Overall, Marty Ingels had a successful career as an actor, voice actor, and agent. Despite facing legal challenges, his talent and recognizable voice left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
