1982 Died of massive attack after last day of shooting his role in "Yellowbeard"
1977 First film as director "The Last Remake of Beau Geste"
1974 Offered memorable turn as Igor ("that's EYE-gor") in "Young Frankenstein"
1969 Film acting debut, "The Bed Sitting Room"
1967 First appearance on British television as comedian
Toured with a comedy act, then joined radio comedy program, "Educating Archy"
Formed comedy-writing team with Barry Took, moving from radio to TV with "At Last the 1948 Show"