Kenneth Mars Background information Born: April 4, 1935 Chicago, Illinois, United States Died: February 12, 2011 (aged 75) Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California Cause of death: Pancreatic cancer Alternate names: Ken Mars Occupation(s): Actor and comedian Years active: 1962–2011 Spouse(s): Barbara Newborn (1977-2011) Partner(s): Children: 2 daughters

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Kenneth Mars (April 4, 1935 - February 12, 2011) was an American television, movie, and voice actor best noted for playing Franz Liebkind in The Producers (1968) and Inspector Kemp in Young Frankenstein (1974) both directed by Mel Brooks.

He voiced King Triton in The Little Mermaid (1989) and its sequel (2000). He also voiced Dr. Vile in The Little Mermaid series, voiced Tuskernini in Darkwing Duck, Heimlich Menudo and Prof. Buzz in TaleSpin, and a Water Buffalo in Jungle Cubs. He died on February 12, 2011 from Pancreatic cancer at the age of 75.