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Calculated Shard: 1 (from laksa058)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa001.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/young-frankenstein/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/young-frankenstein/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/young-frankenstein\/","crawl_time":1773110859,"first_indexed_time":1770567600,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,firstforwomen!www,\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/young-frankenstein\/ s443","src_root_hash":"18310889423722953001","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"‘Young Frankenstein’: A Look at the Hilarious 1974 Classic | First For Women","meta_descriptions":["With stars like Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle, it’s no wonder 'Young Frankenstein' became a hit when it released 50 years ago!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Young Frankenstein,\nreleased in 1974, is a cinematic gem crafted by the comedic genius\nMel Brooks\n. The movie follows the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a talented neurosurgeon and the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein.\nInitially reluctant to embrace his family’s macabre legacy, Frederick finds himself drawn to his grandfather’s work when he inherits his Transylvanian estate. Accompanied by his quirky sidekick, Igor, and the lovely lab assistant, Inga, Frederick embarks on a journey to recreate his grandfather’s experiment and bring a corpse to life. Hilarity ensues as the experiment goes awry, leading to a series of absurd and comedic escapades.\nAt the helm of\nYoung Frankenstein\nis the incomparable Mel Brooks, known for his knack for blending satire with slapstick humor. Brooks, along with co-writer\nGene Wilder\n, crafted a script that paid homage to the classic Universal horror films of the 1930s while injecting it with their unique brand of comedy.\nWith Brooks’s keen directorial vision and Wilder’s impeccable comedic timing,\nYoung\nFrankenstein\nbecame an instant hit, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.\nHere we look at the cast of\nYoung Frankenstein.\nGene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein\n1974\/2010\nGetty\nBorn on June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,\nGene Wilder\nplays the lead role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Prior to this film, Wilder had gained recognition for his roles in\nThe Producers\n(1967) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He had further success in starring role in\nWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory\n(1971), in which he was nominated for a Golden Globe.\nThe same year Wilder appeared in\nYoung Frankenstein\n, he appeared in another Mel Brooks, hit:\nBlazing Saddles.\nThen he was in three movies with Richard Pryor: the 1980 hit\nStir Crazy\n, in which they played a hapless pair jailed for a crime they didn’t commit, as well as\nSee No Evil, Hear No Evil\n(1989) and\nAnother You\n(1991).\nIn 1994 he starred in the TV series\nSomething Wilder.\nIn 2005, he published his memoir\nKiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art.\nHe died on August 29, 2016. He was 83.\nMarty Feldman as Igor:\nYoung Frankenstein\n1974\/1981\nGetty\nBorn on July 8, 1934, London, England,\nMarty Feldman\nplayed the role of Igor. Feldman had Graves’ disease during his early childhood and unfortunately after a botched surgery he was left with the condition of strabismus, in which his eyes protruded and misaligned.\nPrior to his role in\nYoung Frankenstein\nhe starred in the TV series\nMarty\nfrom 1968-69; he was also a writer on the show.\nHe also wrote, starred and directed the 1977 film,\nThe Last Remake of Beau Geste\n(1977). He also did the same—writing, starring and directing—in the 1980 movie\nIn God We Trust.\nUnfortunately, his life was cut tragically short. He died in 1982 of a heart attack while filming\nYellowbeard\nin Mexico City. He was only 48.\nPeter Boyle as The Monster\n1974\/2003\nGetty\nBorn on October 18, 1935, Norristown, Pennsylvania,\nPeter Boyle\nplayed the role of\nThe Monster.\nPrior to\nYoung Frankenstein,\nBoyle was in the 1970 film\nJoe\nand the 1972 movie\nThe Candidate.\nAfter appearing as The Monster in\nYoung Frankenstein\nin 1974, he went on to appear in the 1976 movie\nTaxi Driver.\nIn 1984, he played local crime boss Jocko Dundee in the movie\nJohnny Dangerously,\nwhich also starred Michael Keaton. A slew of movies followed including\nWhile You Were\nSleeping\n(1995);\nDr. Dolittle\n(1998); and\nMonster’s Ball\n(2001).\nBut it was his break-out role in the TV series\nEveryone Loves Raymond,\nwhere he played Frank Barone that made him famous. He was on the series from 1996-2005 and was a fan favorite.\nHe passed away in 2006 at the age of 71.\nTeri Garr as Inga:\nYoung Frankenstein\n1974\/2015\nGetty\nBorn on December 11, 1944, Lakewood, Ohio,\nTeri Garr\nplayed the character Inga.\nGarr had steady TV appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on shows like\nStar Trek\n(1966),\nIt Takes a Thief\n(1968) and\nMcCloud\n(1970), as well a regular spot on\nThe Sonny and Cher Show\n(1976).\nAfter being cast in\nYoung Frankenstein\n(1974), she continued to get parts in films including\nClose Encounters of the Third Kind\n(1977),\nBlack Stallion\n(1979) and\nTootsie\n(1982), where she was nominated for an Oscar for her role. She continued to appear in films like\nMr.\nMom\n(1983),\nAfter Hours\n(1985) and\nReady to Wear\n(1994). She also had regular roles on TV including\nGood Advice, Women of the House\nas well as guest appearances on\nFriends\nand\nHow to Marry a Millionaire.\nIn 2006, Garr published her memoir,\nSpeedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood\n,\nwhich details her career and health struggles after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.\nCloris Leachman as Frau Blücher\n1974\/2017\nGetty\nBorn on April 30, 1926, Des Moines, Iowa,\nCloris Leachman\nplayed the role of Frau Blücher, the sinister Transylvanian housekeeper.\nPrior to\nYoung Frankenstein,\nLeachman starred in the\nThe Last Picture Show\nin 1971 and won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal as a middle age woman who has an affair with a football player in a small town in Texas.\nShe continued to win awards—in fact she was nominated for  22 Primetime Emmys and won eight—in her roles on TV including playing Phyllis Lindstrom in\nThe Mary Tyler Moore Show.\nShe was such a success that she got her own show,\nPhyllis\n, for which she won a Golden Globe.\nWhile TV was her main focus, she did appear in three Mel Brooks movies including:\nYoung Frankenstein\n(1974)\nHigh Anxiety\n(1977) and\nHistory of the World, Part I\n(1981). In other films, she played the mother of a dedicated violin teacher (\nMeryl Streep\n) in\nMusic of the Heart\n(1999) and the mother-in-law of a stressed-out chef (Adam Sandler) in\nSpanglish\n(2004).\nIn TV she continued to get starring roles in shows like\nMalcolm in the Middle\n,\nwhere she played a grandmother every bit as frightening as Frau Blücher. Leachman was also a regular in\nRaising Hope\nand the revival of\nMad About You\n.\nIn 2008, she finished seventh out of 13 contestants on\nDancing With the Stars\n. At 82, she was the oldest contestant to take part in that competition.\nShe also wrote a memoir, simply title,\nCloris.\nLeachman passed away in 2021 at the age of 94.\nMadeline Kahn as Elizabeth:\nYoung Frankenstein\n1974\/1998\nGetty\nBorn on September 29, 1942, Boston, Massachusetts,\nMadeline Kahn\nplayed the role of Elizabeth in\nYoung Frankenstein.\nKahn was in the movie\nPaper Moon\n(1973) opposite Ryan O’Neal and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role. The following year she was nominated again for her role in\nBlazing Saddles\n(1974). Next up she did\nClue\n(1985) and in 1998, she lent her voice to the character of Gypsy in\nA Bug’s Life.\nShe died of cancer on December 3, 1999. She was only 57.\nFor all things 1970’s, click\nhere\n!","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/young-frankenstein\/#content)\n\nMenu\n\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/health\/)\n  - [Dental](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/)\n  - [Mental Health](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/health\/mental-health\/)\n  - [Pain Management](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/health\/pain-management\/)\n  - [Menopause](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/health\/menopause\/)\n  - [Aging](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/health\/aging\/)\n  - [Fitness](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/health\/fitness\/)\n  - [Sleep](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/health\/sleep\/)\n  - [View all](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/health\/)\n- [Beauty](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/beauty\/)\n  - [Hair](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/beauty\/hair\/)\n  - [Makeup](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/beauty\/makeup\/)\n  - [Nails](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/beauty\/nails\/)\n  - 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The movie follows the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a talented neurosurgeon and the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein.\n\n[![Silent Movie (1976) Mel Brooks Movies](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/5-9.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/celebrities\/mel-brooks-movies)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/)\n\n### [Mel Brooks Movies and Shows: 27 Surprising Behind-the-Scenes Facts](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/celebrities\/mel-brooks-movies)\n\nPlus, find out which actor Brooks' paid \\$25K cash, in a brown paper bag.\n\nInitially reluctant to embrace his family’s macabre legacy, Frederick finds himself drawn to his grandfather’s work when he inherits his Transylvanian estate. Accompanied by his quirky sidekick, Igor, and the lovely lab assistant, Inga, Frederick embarks on a journey to recreate his grandfather’s experiment and bring a corpse to life. Hilarity ensues as the experiment goes awry, leading to a series of absurd and comedic escapades.\n\nAt the helm of *Young Frankenstein* is the incomparable Mel Brooks, known for his knack for blending satire with slapstick humor. Brooks, along with co-writer [Gene Wilder](https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/entertainment\/movies\/gene-wilder-willy-wonka-159383), crafted a script that paid homage to the classic Universal horror films of the 1930s while injecting it with their unique brand of comedy.\n\nWith Brooks’s keen directorial vision and Wilder’s impeccable comedic timing, *Young* *Frankenstein* became an instant hit, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.\n\nHere we look at the cast of *Young Frankenstein.*\n\n## Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein\n![Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/1_303195.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/2010 Getty\n\nBorn on June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, [Gene Wilder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2016\/08\/30\/movies\/gene-wilder-dead.html) plays the lead role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Prior to this film, Wilder had gained recognition for his roles in *The Producers* (1967) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He had further success in starring role in *Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory* (1971), in which he was nominated for a Golden Globe.\n\nThe same year Wilder appeared in *Young Frankenstein*, he appeared in another Mel Brooks, hit: *Blazing Saddles.* Then he was in three movies with Richard Pryor: the 1980 hit *Stir Crazy*, in which they played a hapless pair jailed for a crime they didn’t commit, as well as *See No Evil, Hear No Evil* (1989) and *Another You* (1991).\n\nIn 1994 he starred in the TV series *Something Wilder.* In 2005, he published his memoir *Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art.*\n\nHe died on August 29, 2016. He was 83.\n\n[![Gene Wilder](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/gene-wilder-movies.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/gene-wilder-movies)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/)\n\n### [22 of the Best Gene Wilder Movies: Revisit ‘Willy Wonka’, ‘Young Frankenstein’ and More](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/gene-wilder-movies)\n\nWhether working with Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor or countless others, Gene Wilder movies have brought laughs to millions of people around the world\n## Marty Feldman as Igor: *Young Frankenstein*\n![Marty Feldman as Igor (Young Frankenstein)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/2_f79990.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/1981 Getty\n\nBorn on July 8, 1934, London, England, [Marty Feldman](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1982\/12\/04\/obituaries\/marty-feldman-film-comic-victim-of-heart-attack-at-48.html) played the role of Igor. Feldman had Graves’ disease during his early childhood and unfortunately after a botched surgery he was left with the condition of strabismus, in which his eyes protruded and misaligned.\n\nPrior to his role in *Young Frankenstein* he starred in the TV series *Marty* from 1968-69; he was also a writer on the show.\n\nHe also wrote, starred and directed the 1977 film, *The Last Remake of Beau Geste* (1977). He also did the same—writing, starring and directing—in the 1980 movie *In God We Trust.*\n\nUnfortunately, his life was cut tragically short. He died in 1982 of a heart attack while filming *Yellowbeard* in Mexico City. He was only 48.\n\n## Peter Boyle as The Monster\n![Peter Boyle as The Monster](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/3_f4c2c8.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/2003 Getty\n\nBorn on October 18, 1935, Norristown, Pennsylvania, [Peter Boyle](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2006\/12\/14\/arts\/14boyle.html) played the role of *The Monster.*\n\nPrior to *Young Frankenstein,* Boyle was in the 1970 film *Joe* and the 1972 movie *The Candidate.* After appearing as The Monster in *Young Frankenstein* in 1974, he went on to appear in the 1976 movie *Taxi Driver.* In 1984, he played local crime boss Jocko Dundee in the movie *Johnny Dangerously,* which also starred Michael Keaton. A slew of movies followed including *While You Were* *Sleeping* (1995); *Dr. Dolittle* (1998); and *Monster’s Ball* (2001).\n\nBut it was his break-out role in the TV series *Everyone Loves Raymond,* where he played Frank Barone that made him famous. He was on the series from 1996-2005 and was a fan favorite.\n\nHe passed away in 2006 at the age of 71.\n\n[![Doris Roberts in Remington Steele and Everybody Loves Raymond](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/doris-roberts.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/doris-roberts)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/)\n\n### [Doris Roberts: 13 Facts About the ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Star](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/doris-roberts)\n\nDoris Roberts was the mother of all TV mothers, but discover much more about the 'Everybody Loves Raymond' star.\n## Teri Garr as Inga: *Young Frankenstein*\n![Teri Garr as Inga (Young Frankenstein)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/4_9cad52.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/2015 Getty\n\nBorn on December 11, 1944, Lakewood, Ohio, [Teri Garr](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000414\/) played the character Inga.\n\nGarr had steady TV appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on shows like *[Star Trek](https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/entertainment\/classic-tv\/star-trek-cast-then-and-now)* (1966), *It Takes a Thief* (1968) and *McCloud* (1970), as well a regular spot on *The Sonny and Cher Show* (1976).\n\nAfter being cast in *Young Frankenstein* (1974), she continued to get parts in films including *Close Encounters of the Third Kind* (1977), *Black Stallion* (1979) and *Tootsie* (1982), where she was nominated for an Oscar for her role. She continued to appear in films like *Mr.* *Mom* (1983), *After Hours* (1985) and *Ready to Wear* (1994). She also had regular roles on TV including *Good Advice, Women of the House* as well as guest appearances on *Friends* and *How to Marry a Millionaire.*\n\nIn 2006, Garr published her memoir, *[Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Speedbumps-Flooring-Hollywood-Teri-Garr\/dp\/0143058061),* which details her career and health struggles after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.\n\n[![Friends cast](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Copy-of-side-by-side-1.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/friends-cast)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/)\n\n### [The ‘Friends’ Cast: How They’re Doin’ Since The Show Ended 20 Years Ago](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/friends-cast)\n\nThese cast members are our lobsters\\!\n## Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher\n![Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/5_ed3d52.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/2017Getty\n\nBorn on April 30, 1926, Des Moines, Iowa, [Cloris Leachman](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/01\/27\/arts\/television\/cloris-leachman-dead.html#:~:text=Cloris%20Leachman%2C%20Oscar%20Winner%20and,94%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times) played the role of Frau Blücher, the sinister Transylvanian housekeeper.\n\nPrior to *Young Frankenstein,* Leachman starred in the *The Last Picture Show* in 1971 and won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal as a middle age woman who has an affair with a football player in a small town in Texas.\n\nShe continued to win awards—in fact she was nominated for 22 Primetime Emmys and won eight—in her roles on TV including playing Phyllis Lindstrom in *The Mary Tyler Moore Show.* She was such a success that she got her own show, *Phyllis*, for which she won a Golden Globe.\n\n[Related](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/young-frankenstein\/)\n\n### [The Mary Tyler Moore Show Cast: Surprising Facts About The Beloved ‘70s Comedy’s Stars](https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/entertainment\/classic-tv\/mary-tyler-moore-cast)\n\nWhile TV was her main focus, she did appear in three Mel Brooks movies including: *Young Frankenstein* (1974) *High Anxiety* (1977) and *History of the World, Part I* (1981). In other films, she played the mother of a dedicated violin teacher ([Meryl Streep](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/celebrities\/meryl-streep-young)) in *Music of the Heart* (1999) and the mother-in-law of a stressed-out chef (Adam Sandler) in *Spanglish* (2004).\n\nIn TV she continued to get starring roles in shows like *[Malcolm in the Middle](https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/malcolm-in-the-middle-cast-then-and-now-94778),* where she played a grandmother every bit as frightening as Frau Blücher. Leachman was also a regular in *Raising Hope* and the revival of *[Mad About You](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/mad-about-you-cast).*\n\nIn 2008, she finished seventh out of 13 contestants on *Dancing With the Stars*. At 82, she was the oldest contestant to take part in that competition.\n\nShe also wrote a memoir, simply title, *Cloris.*\n\nLeachman passed away in 2021 at the age of 94.\n\n## Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth: *Young Frankenstein*\n![Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth (Young Frankenstein)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/6_4ef244.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/1998 Getty\n\nBorn on September 29, 1942, Boston, Massachusetts, [Madeline Kahn](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1999\/12\/04\/arts\/madeline-kahn-comedian-of-film-fame-dies-at-57.html) played the role of Elizabeth in *Young Frankenstein.*\n\nKahn was in the movie *Paper Moon* (1973) opposite Ryan O’Neal and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role. The following year she was nominated again for her role in *Blazing Saddles* (1974). Next up she did *Clue* (1985) and in 1998, she lent her voice to the character of Gypsy in *A Bug’s Life.*\n\nShe died of cancer on December 3, 1999. She was only 57.\n\n[![Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0, Dual-Textured Facial Toner Pads for Exfoliation and Pore Care with 4.5% AHA Lactic Acid & 0.45% BHA Salicylic Acid, Ideal for All Skin Types, Korean Skin Care (70 Pads)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2025-06-02-at-7.14.51%E2%80%AFAM.png?w=226&quality=86&strip=all)](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FAZ2bo)\n\n### Deal of the Day\n[Save 52% and Get Clearer Skin With Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FAZ2bo)   [View Deal](https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FAZ2bo)\n***\n**For all things 1970’s, click [here](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/tag\/1970s)\\!**\n\n### Tags:\n- [1970s](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/tag\/1970s\/)\n\nConversation\n\nAll comments are subject to our [Community Guidelines](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/community-guidelines). First For Women does not endorse the opinions and views shared by our readers in our comment sections. 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All Rights Reserved\n\nUse left and right arrow keys to navigate between menu items.   Use right arrow key to move into submenus.   Use escape to exit the menu.   Use up and down arrow keys to explore.   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[Sign up now\\!]()\n\nSign **In****Up** with your social account\n\nContinue with Google\n\nContinue with Apple\n\nWe won't post to any of your accounts\n\nSign Up\n\nCreate a free account to access exclusive content, play games, solve puzzles, test your pop-culture knowledge and receive special offers. Already have an account? [Login]()\n\nI agree to the terms of the [Terms and Conditions](https:\/\/accelerate360.com\/terms-and-conditions\/),   \nthe [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/accelerate360.com\/privacy-policy\/) and receive emails from First For Women\n\nSign **In****Up** with your social account\n\nContinue with Google\n\nContinue with Apple\n\nWe won't post to any of your accounts\n\nForgot your password?\n\nReset your password\n\nResend code\n\nEnter new password\n\nOr get back to the [Sign In]()","attrs_readable_markdown":"*Young Frankenstein,* released in 1974, is a cinematic gem crafted by the comedic genius [Mel Brooks](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000316\/). The movie follows the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a talented neurosurgeon and the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein.\n\nInitially reluctant to embrace his family’s macabre legacy, Frederick finds himself drawn to his grandfather’s work when he inherits his Transylvanian estate. Accompanied by his quirky sidekick, Igor, and the lovely lab assistant, Inga, Frederick embarks on a journey to recreate his grandfather’s experiment and bring a corpse to life. Hilarity ensues as the experiment goes awry, leading to a series of absurd and comedic escapades.\n\nAt the helm of *Young Frankenstein* is the incomparable Mel Brooks, known for his knack for blending satire with slapstick humor. Brooks, along with co-writer [Gene Wilder](https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/entertainment\/movies\/gene-wilder-willy-wonka-159383), crafted a script that paid homage to the classic Universal horror films of the 1930s while injecting it with their unique brand of comedy.\n\nWith Brooks’s keen directorial vision and Wilder’s impeccable comedic timing, *Young* *Frankenstein* became an instant hit, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.\n\nHere we look at the cast of *Young Frankenstein.*\n\n## Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein\n![Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/1_303195.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/2010 Getty\n\nBorn on June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, [Gene Wilder](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2016\/08\/30\/movies\/gene-wilder-dead.html) plays the lead role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Prior to this film, Wilder had gained recognition for his roles in *The Producers* (1967) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He had further success in starring role in *Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory* (1971), in which he was nominated for a Golden Globe.\n\nThe same year Wilder appeared in *Young Frankenstein*, he appeared in another Mel Brooks, hit: *Blazing Saddles.* Then he was in three movies with Richard Pryor: the 1980 hit *Stir Crazy*, in which they played a hapless pair jailed for a crime they didn’t commit, as well as *See No Evil, Hear No Evil* (1989) and *Another You* (1991).\n\nIn 1994 he starred in the TV series *Something Wilder.* In 2005, he published his memoir *Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art.*\n\nHe died on August 29, 2016. He was 83.\n\n## Marty Feldman as Igor: *Young Frankenstein*\n![Marty Feldman as Igor (Young Frankenstein)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/2_f79990.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/1981 Getty\n\nBorn on July 8, 1934, London, England, [Marty Feldman](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1982\/12\/04\/obituaries\/marty-feldman-film-comic-victim-of-heart-attack-at-48.html) played the role of Igor. Feldman had Graves’ disease during his early childhood and unfortunately after a botched surgery he was left with the condition of strabismus, in which his eyes protruded and misaligned.\n\nPrior to his role in *Young Frankenstein* he starred in the TV series *Marty* from 1968-69; he was also a writer on the show.\n\nHe also wrote, starred and directed the 1977 film, *The Last Remake of Beau Geste* (1977). He also did the same—writing, starring and directing—in the 1980 movie *In God We Trust.*\n\nUnfortunately, his life was cut tragically short. He died in 1982 of a heart attack while filming *Yellowbeard* in Mexico City. He was only 48.\n\n## Peter Boyle as The Monster\n![Peter Boyle as The Monster](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/3_f4c2c8.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/2003 Getty\n\nBorn on October 18, 1935, Norristown, Pennsylvania, [Peter Boyle](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2006\/12\/14\/arts\/14boyle.html) played the role of *The Monster.*\n\nPrior to *Young Frankenstein,* Boyle was in the 1970 film *Joe* and the 1972 movie *The Candidate.* After appearing as The Monster in *Young Frankenstein* in 1974, he went on to appear in the 1976 movie *Taxi Driver.* In 1984, he played local crime boss Jocko Dundee in the movie *Johnny Dangerously,* which also starred Michael Keaton. A slew of movies followed including *While You Were* *Sleeping* (1995); *Dr. Dolittle* (1998); and *Monster’s Ball* (2001).\n\nBut it was his break-out role in the TV series *Everyone Loves Raymond,* where he played Frank Barone that made him famous. He was on the series from 1996-2005 and was a fan favorite.\n\nHe passed away in 2006 at the age of 71.\n\n## Teri Garr as Inga: *Young Frankenstein*\n![Teri Garr as Inga (Young Frankenstein)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/4_9cad52.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/2015 Getty\n\nBorn on December 11, 1944, Lakewood, Ohio, [Teri Garr](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000414\/) played the character Inga.\n\nGarr had steady TV appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on shows like *[Star Trek](https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/entertainment\/classic-tv\/star-trek-cast-then-and-now)* (1966), *It Takes a Thief* (1968) and *McCloud* (1970), as well a regular spot on *The Sonny and Cher Show* (1976).\n\nAfter being cast in *Young Frankenstein* (1974), she continued to get parts in films including *Close Encounters of the Third Kind* (1977), *Black Stallion* (1979) and *Tootsie* (1982), where she was nominated for an Oscar for her role. She continued to appear in films like *Mr.* *Mom* (1983), *After Hours* (1985) and *Ready to Wear* (1994). She also had regular roles on TV including *Good Advice, Women of the House* as well as guest appearances on *Friends* and *How to Marry a Millionaire.*\n\nIn 2006, Garr published her memoir, *[Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Speedbumps-Flooring-Hollywood-Teri-Garr\/dp\/0143058061),* which details her career and health struggles after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.\n\n## Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher\n![Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/5_ed3d52.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/2017Getty\n\nBorn on April 30, 1926, Des Moines, Iowa, [Cloris Leachman](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/01\/27\/arts\/television\/cloris-leachman-dead.html#:~:text=Cloris%20Leachman%2C%20Oscar%20Winner%20and,94%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times) played the role of Frau Blücher, the sinister Transylvanian housekeeper.\n\nPrior to *Young Frankenstein,* Leachman starred in the *The Last Picture Show* in 1971 and won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal as a middle age woman who has an affair with a football player in a small town in Texas.\n\nShe continued to win awards—in fact she was nominated for 22 Primetime Emmys and won eight—in her roles on TV including playing Phyllis Lindstrom in *The Mary Tyler Moore Show.* She was such a success that she got her own show, *Phyllis*, for which she won a Golden Globe.\n\nWhile TV was her main focus, she did appear in three Mel Brooks movies including: *Young Frankenstein* (1974) *High Anxiety* (1977) and *History of the World, Part I* (1981). In other films, she played the mother of a dedicated violin teacher ([Meryl Streep](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/celebrities\/meryl-streep-young)) in *Music of the Heart* (1999) and the mother-in-law of a stressed-out chef (Adam Sandler) in *Spanglish* (2004).\n\nIn TV she continued to get starring roles in shows like *[Malcolm in the Middle](https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/malcolm-in-the-middle-cast-then-and-now-94778),* where she played a grandmother every bit as frightening as Frau Blücher. Leachman was also a regular in *Raising Hope* and the revival of *[Mad About You](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/entertainment\/movies-shows\/mad-about-you-cast).*\n\nIn 2008, she finished seventh out of 13 contestants on *Dancing With the Stars*. At 82, she was the oldest contestant to take part in that competition.\n\nShe also wrote a memoir, simply title, *Cloris.*\n\nLeachman passed away in 2021 at the age of 94.\n\n## Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth: *Young Frankenstein*\n![Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth (Young Frankenstein)](https:\/\/www.firstforwomen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/6_4ef244.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all)\n\n1974\/1998 Getty\n\nBorn on September 29, 1942, Boston, Massachusetts, [Madeline Kahn](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1999\/12\/04\/arts\/madeline-kahn-comedian-of-film-fame-dies-at-57.html) played the role of Elizabeth in *Young Frankenstein.*\n\nKahn was in the movie *Paper Moon* (1973) opposite Ryan O’Neal and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role. The following year she was nominated again for her role in *Blazing Saddles* (1974). Next up she did *Clue* (1985) and in 1998, she lent her voice to the character of Gypsy in *A Bug’s Life.*\n\nShe died of cancer on December 3, 1999. 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Young Frankenstein, released in 1974, is a cinematic gem crafted by the comedic genius Mel Brooks . The movie follows the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a talented neurosurgeon and the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Initially reluctant to embrace his family’s macabre legacy, Frederick finds himself drawn to his grandfather’s work when he inherits his Transylvanian estate. Accompanied by his quirky sidekick, Igor, and the lovely lab assistant, Inga, Frederick embarks on a journey to recreate his grandfather’s experiment and bring a corpse to life. Hilarity ensues as the experiment goes awry, leading to a series of absurd and comedic escapades. At the helm of Young Frankenstein is the incomparable Mel Brooks, known for his knack for blending satire with slapstick humor. Brooks, along with co-writer Gene Wilder , crafted a script that paid homage to the classic Universal horror films of the 1930s while injecting it with their unique brand of comedy. With Brooks’s keen directorial vision and Wilder’s impeccable comedic timing, Young Frankenstein became an instant hit, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Here we look at the cast of Young Frankenstein. Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein 1974/2010 Getty Born on June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gene Wilder plays the lead role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Prior to this film, Wilder had gained recognition for his roles in The Producers (1967) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He had further success in starring role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), in which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. The same year Wilder appeared in Young Frankenstein , he appeared in another Mel Brooks, hit: Blazing Saddles. Then he was in three movies with Richard Pryor: the 1980 hit Stir Crazy , in which they played a hapless pair jailed for a crime they didn’t commit, as well as See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991). In 1994 he starred in the TV series Something Wilder. In 2005, he published his memoir Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art. He died on August 29, 2016. He was 83. Marty Feldman as Igor: Young Frankenstein 1974/1981 Getty Born on July 8, 1934, London, England, Marty Feldman played the role of Igor. Feldman had Graves’ disease during his early childhood and unfortunately after a botched surgery he was left with the condition of strabismus, in which his eyes protruded and misaligned. Prior to his role in Young Frankenstein he starred in the TV series Marty from 1968-69; he was also a writer on the show. He also wrote, starred and directed the 1977 film, The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977). He also did the same—writing, starring and directing—in the 1980 movie In God We Trust. Unfortunately, his life was cut tragically short. He died in 1982 of a heart attack while filming Yellowbeard in Mexico City. He was only 48. Peter Boyle as The Monster 1974/2003 Getty Born on October 18, 1935, Norristown, Pennsylvania, Peter Boyle played the role of The Monster. Prior to Young Frankenstein, Boyle was in the 1970 film Joe and the 1972 movie The Candidate. After appearing as The Monster in Young Frankenstein in 1974, he went on to appear in the 1976 movie Taxi Driver. In 1984, he played local crime boss Jocko Dundee in the movie Johnny Dangerously, which also starred Michael Keaton. A slew of movies followed including While You Were Sleeping (1995); Dr. Dolittle (1998); and Monster’s Ball (2001). But it was his break-out role in the TV series Everyone Loves Raymond, where he played Frank Barone that made him famous. He was on the series from 1996-2005 and was a fan favorite. He passed away in 2006 at the age of 71. Teri Garr as Inga: Young Frankenstein 1974/2015 Getty Born on December 11, 1944, Lakewood, Ohio, Teri Garr played the character Inga. Garr had steady TV appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on shows like Star Trek (1966), It Takes a Thief (1968) and McCloud (1970), as well a regular spot on The Sonny and Cher Show (1976). After being cast in Young Frankenstein (1974), she continued to get parts in films including Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Black Stallion (1979) and Tootsie (1982), where she was nominated for an Oscar for her role. She continued to appear in films like Mr. Mom (1983), After Hours (1985) and Ready to Wear (1994). She also had regular roles on TV including Good Advice, Women of the House as well as guest appearances on Friends and How to Marry a Millionaire. In 2006, Garr published her memoir, Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood , which details her career and health struggles after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher 1974/2017 Getty Born on April 30, 1926, Des Moines, Iowa, Cloris Leachman played the role of Frau Blücher, the sinister Transylvanian housekeeper. Prior to Young Frankenstein, Leachman starred in the The Last Picture Show in 1971 and won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal as a middle age woman who has an affair with a football player in a small town in Texas. She continued to win awards—in fact she was nominated for 22 Primetime Emmys and won eight—in her roles on TV including playing Phyllis Lindstrom in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She was such a success that she got her own show, Phyllis , for which she won a Golden Globe. While TV was her main focus, she did appear in three Mel Brooks movies including: Young Frankenstein (1974) High Anxiety (1977) and History of the World, Part I (1981). In other films, she played the mother of a dedicated violin teacher ( Meryl Streep ) in Music of the Heart (1999) and the mother-in-law of a stressed-out chef (Adam Sandler) in Spanglish (2004). In TV she continued to get starring roles in shows like Malcolm in the Middle , where she played a grandmother every bit as frightening as Frau Blücher. Leachman was also a regular in Raising Hope and the revival of Mad About You . In 2008, she finished seventh out of 13 contestants on Dancing With the Stars . At 82, she was the oldest contestant to take part in that competition. She also wrote a memoir, simply title, Cloris. Leachman passed away in 2021 at the age of 94. Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth: Young Frankenstein 1974/1998 Getty Born on September 29, 1942, Boston, Massachusetts, Madeline Kahn played the role of Elizabeth in Young Frankenstein. Kahn was in the movie Paper Moon (1973) opposite Ryan O’Neal and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role. The following year she was nominated again for her role in Blazing Saddles (1974). Next up she did Clue (1985) and in 1998, she lent her voice to the character of Gypsy in A Bug’s Life. She died of cancer on December 3, 1999. She was only 57. For all things 1970’s, click here !

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The movie follows the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a talented neurosurgeon and the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. [![Silent Movie (1976) Mel Brooks Movies](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/5-9.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/celebrities/mel-brooks-movies) [Entertainment](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/) ### [Mel Brooks Movies and Shows: 27 Surprising Behind-the-Scenes Facts](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/celebrities/mel-brooks-movies) Plus, find out which actor Brooks' paid \$25K cash, in a brown paper bag. Initially reluctant to embrace his family’s macabre legacy, Frederick finds himself drawn to his grandfather’s work when he inherits his Transylvanian estate. Accompanied by his quirky sidekick, Igor, and the lovely lab assistant, Inga, Frederick embarks on a journey to recreate his grandfather’s experiment and bring a corpse to life. Hilarity ensues as the experiment goes awry, leading to a series of absurd and comedic escapades. At the helm of *Young Frankenstein* is the incomparable Mel Brooks, known for his knack for blending satire with slapstick humor. Brooks, along with co-writer [Gene Wilder](https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/movies/gene-wilder-willy-wonka-159383), crafted a script that paid homage to the classic Universal horror films of the 1930s while injecting it with their unique brand of comedy. With Brooks’s keen directorial vision and Wilder’s impeccable comedic timing, *Young* *Frankenstein* became an instant hit, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Here we look at the cast of *Young Frankenstein.* ## Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein ![Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/1_303195.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/2010 Getty Born on June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, [Gene Wilder](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/movies/gene-wilder-dead.html) plays the lead role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Prior to this film, Wilder had gained recognition for his roles in *The Producers* (1967) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He had further success in starring role in *Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory* (1971), in which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. The same year Wilder appeared in *Young Frankenstein*, he appeared in another Mel Brooks, hit: *Blazing Saddles.* Then he was in three movies with Richard Pryor: the 1980 hit *Stir Crazy*, in which they played a hapless pair jailed for a crime they didn’t commit, as well as *See No Evil, Hear No Evil* (1989) and *Another You* (1991). In 1994 he starred in the TV series *Something Wilder.* In 2005, he published his memoir *Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art.* He died on August 29, 2016. He was 83. [![Gene Wilder](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/gene-wilder-movies.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/gene-wilder-movies) [Entertainment](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/) ### [22 of the Best Gene Wilder Movies: Revisit ‘Willy Wonka’, ‘Young Frankenstein’ and More](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/gene-wilder-movies) Whether working with Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor or countless others, Gene Wilder movies have brought laughs to millions of people around the world ## Marty Feldman as Igor: *Young Frankenstein* ![Marty Feldman as Igor (Young Frankenstein)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/2_f79990.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/1981 Getty Born on July 8, 1934, London, England, [Marty Feldman](https://www.nytimes.com/1982/12/04/obituaries/marty-feldman-film-comic-victim-of-heart-attack-at-48.html) played the role of Igor. Feldman had Graves’ disease during his early childhood and unfortunately after a botched surgery he was left with the condition of strabismus, in which his eyes protruded and misaligned. Prior to his role in *Young Frankenstein* he starred in the TV series *Marty* from 1968-69; he was also a writer on the show. He also wrote, starred and directed the 1977 film, *The Last Remake of Beau Geste* (1977). He also did the same—writing, starring and directing—in the 1980 movie *In God We Trust.* Unfortunately, his life was cut tragically short. He died in 1982 of a heart attack while filming *Yellowbeard* in Mexico City. He was only 48. ## Peter Boyle as The Monster ![Peter Boyle as The Monster](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/3_f4c2c8.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/2003 Getty Born on October 18, 1935, Norristown, Pennsylvania, [Peter Boyle](https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/14/arts/14boyle.html) played the role of *The Monster.* Prior to *Young Frankenstein,* Boyle was in the 1970 film *Joe* and the 1972 movie *The Candidate.* After appearing as The Monster in *Young Frankenstein* in 1974, he went on to appear in the 1976 movie *Taxi Driver.* In 1984, he played local crime boss Jocko Dundee in the movie *Johnny Dangerously,* which also starred Michael Keaton. A slew of movies followed including *While You Were* *Sleeping* (1995); *Dr. Dolittle* (1998); and *Monster’s Ball* (2001). But it was his break-out role in the TV series *Everyone Loves Raymond,* where he played Frank Barone that made him famous. He was on the series from 1996-2005 and was a fan favorite. He passed away in 2006 at the age of 71. [![Doris Roberts in Remington Steele and Everybody Loves Raymond](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/doris-roberts.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/doris-roberts) [Entertainment](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/) ### [Doris Roberts: 13 Facts About the ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Star](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/doris-roberts) Doris Roberts was the mother of all TV mothers, but discover much more about the 'Everybody Loves Raymond' star. ## Teri Garr as Inga: *Young Frankenstein* ![Teri Garr as Inga (Young Frankenstein)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/4_9cad52.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/2015 Getty Born on December 11, 1944, Lakewood, Ohio, [Teri Garr](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000414/) played the character Inga. Garr had steady TV appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on shows like *[Star Trek](https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/classic-tv/star-trek-cast-then-and-now)* (1966), *It Takes a Thief* (1968) and *McCloud* (1970), as well a regular spot on *The Sonny and Cher Show* (1976). After being cast in *Young Frankenstein* (1974), she continued to get parts in films including *Close Encounters of the Third Kind* (1977), *Black Stallion* (1979) and *Tootsie* (1982), where she was nominated for an Oscar for her role. She continued to appear in films like *Mr.* *Mom* (1983), *After Hours* (1985) and *Ready to Wear* (1994). She also had regular roles on TV including *Good Advice, Women of the House* as well as guest appearances on *Friends* and *How to Marry a Millionaire.* In 2006, Garr published her memoir, *[Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood](https://www.amazon.com/Speedbumps-Flooring-Hollywood-Teri-Garr/dp/0143058061),* which details her career and health struggles after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. [![Friends cast](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/Copy-of-side-by-side-1.jpg?w=126&quality=86&strip=all)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/friends-cast) [Entertainment](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/) ### [The ‘Friends’ Cast: How They’re Doin’ Since The Show Ended 20 Years Ago](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/friends-cast) These cast members are our lobsters\! ## Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher ![Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/5_ed3d52.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/2017Getty Born on April 30, 1926, Des Moines, Iowa, [Cloris Leachman](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/27/arts/television/cloris-leachman-dead.html#:~:text=Cloris%20Leachman%2C%20Oscar%20Winner%20and,94%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times) played the role of Frau Blücher, the sinister Transylvanian housekeeper. Prior to *Young Frankenstein,* Leachman starred in the *The Last Picture Show* in 1971 and won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal as a middle age woman who has an affair with a football player in a small town in Texas. She continued to win awards—in fact she was nominated for 22 Primetime Emmys and won eight—in her roles on TV including playing Phyllis Lindstrom in *The Mary Tyler Moore Show.* She was such a success that she got her own show, *Phyllis*, for which she won a Golden Globe. [Related](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/young-frankenstein/) ### [The Mary Tyler Moore Show Cast: Surprising Facts About The Beloved ‘70s Comedy’s Stars](https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/classic-tv/mary-tyler-moore-cast) While TV was her main focus, she did appear in three Mel Brooks movies including: *Young Frankenstein* (1974) *High Anxiety* (1977) and *History of the World, Part I* (1981). In other films, she played the mother of a dedicated violin teacher ([Meryl Streep](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/celebrities/meryl-streep-young)) in *Music of the Heart* (1999) and the mother-in-law of a stressed-out chef (Adam Sandler) in *Spanglish* (2004). In TV she continued to get starring roles in shows like *[Malcolm in the Middle](https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/tv-shows/malcolm-in-the-middle-cast-then-and-now-94778),* where she played a grandmother every bit as frightening as Frau Blücher. Leachman was also a regular in *Raising Hope* and the revival of *[Mad About You](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/mad-about-you-cast).* In 2008, she finished seventh out of 13 contestants on *Dancing With the Stars*. At 82, she was the oldest contestant to take part in that competition. She also wrote a memoir, simply title, *Cloris.* Leachman passed away in 2021 at the age of 94. ## Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth: *Young Frankenstein* ![Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth (Young Frankenstein)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/6_4ef244.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/1998 Getty Born on September 29, 1942, Boston, Massachusetts, [Madeline Kahn](https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/04/arts/madeline-kahn-comedian-of-film-fame-dies-at-57.html) played the role of Elizabeth in *Young Frankenstein.* Kahn was in the movie *Paper Moon* (1973) opposite Ryan O’Neal and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role. The following year she was nominated again for her role in *Blazing Saddles* (1974). Next up she did *Clue* (1985) and in 1998, she lent her voice to the character of Gypsy in *A Bug’s Life.* She died of cancer on December 3, 1999. She was only 57. 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*Young Frankenstein,* released in 1974, is a cinematic gem crafted by the comedic genius [Mel Brooks](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000316/). The movie follows the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a talented neurosurgeon and the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Initially reluctant to embrace his family’s macabre legacy, Frederick finds himself drawn to his grandfather’s work when he inherits his Transylvanian estate. Accompanied by his quirky sidekick, Igor, and the lovely lab assistant, Inga, Frederick embarks on a journey to recreate his grandfather’s experiment and bring a corpse to life. Hilarity ensues as the experiment goes awry, leading to a series of absurd and comedic escapades. At the helm of *Young Frankenstein* is the incomparable Mel Brooks, known for his knack for blending satire with slapstick humor. Brooks, along with co-writer [Gene Wilder](https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/movies/gene-wilder-willy-wonka-159383), crafted a script that paid homage to the classic Universal horror films of the 1930s while injecting it with their unique brand of comedy. With Brooks’s keen directorial vision and Wilder’s impeccable comedic timing, *Young* *Frankenstein* became an instant hit, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Here we look at the cast of *Young Frankenstein.* ## Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein ![Gene Wilder as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/1_303195.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/2010 Getty Born on June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, [Gene Wilder](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/movies/gene-wilder-dead.html) plays the lead role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein. Prior to this film, Wilder had gained recognition for his roles in *The Producers* (1967) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. He had further success in starring role in *Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory* (1971), in which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. The same year Wilder appeared in *Young Frankenstein*, he appeared in another Mel Brooks, hit: *Blazing Saddles.* Then he was in three movies with Richard Pryor: the 1980 hit *Stir Crazy*, in which they played a hapless pair jailed for a crime they didn’t commit, as well as *See No Evil, Hear No Evil* (1989) and *Another You* (1991). In 1994 he starred in the TV series *Something Wilder.* In 2005, he published his memoir *Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art.* He died on August 29, 2016. He was 83. ## Marty Feldman as Igor: *Young Frankenstein* ![Marty Feldman as Igor (Young Frankenstein)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/2_f79990.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/1981 Getty Born on July 8, 1934, London, England, [Marty Feldman](https://www.nytimes.com/1982/12/04/obituaries/marty-feldman-film-comic-victim-of-heart-attack-at-48.html) played the role of Igor. Feldman had Graves’ disease during his early childhood and unfortunately after a botched surgery he was left with the condition of strabismus, in which his eyes protruded and misaligned. Prior to his role in *Young Frankenstein* he starred in the TV series *Marty* from 1968-69; he was also a writer on the show. He also wrote, starred and directed the 1977 film, *The Last Remake of Beau Geste* (1977). He also did the same—writing, starring and directing—in the 1980 movie *In God We Trust.* Unfortunately, his life was cut tragically short. He died in 1982 of a heart attack while filming *Yellowbeard* in Mexico City. He was only 48. ## Peter Boyle as The Monster ![Peter Boyle as The Monster](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/3_f4c2c8.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/2003 Getty Born on October 18, 1935, Norristown, Pennsylvania, [Peter Boyle](https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/14/arts/14boyle.html) played the role of *The Monster.* Prior to *Young Frankenstein,* Boyle was in the 1970 film *Joe* and the 1972 movie *The Candidate.* After appearing as The Monster in *Young Frankenstein* in 1974, he went on to appear in the 1976 movie *Taxi Driver.* In 1984, he played local crime boss Jocko Dundee in the movie *Johnny Dangerously,* which also starred Michael Keaton. A slew of movies followed including *While You Were* *Sleeping* (1995); *Dr. Dolittle* (1998); and *Monster’s Ball* (2001). But it was his break-out role in the TV series *Everyone Loves Raymond,* where he played Frank Barone that made him famous. He was on the series from 1996-2005 and was a fan favorite. He passed away in 2006 at the age of 71. ## Teri Garr as Inga: *Young Frankenstein* ![Teri Garr as Inga (Young Frankenstein)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/4_9cad52.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/2015 Getty Born on December 11, 1944, Lakewood, Ohio, [Teri Garr](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000414/) played the character Inga. Garr had steady TV appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on shows like *[Star Trek](https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/classic-tv/star-trek-cast-then-and-now)* (1966), *It Takes a Thief* (1968) and *McCloud* (1970), as well a regular spot on *The Sonny and Cher Show* (1976). After being cast in *Young Frankenstein* (1974), she continued to get parts in films including *Close Encounters of the Third Kind* (1977), *Black Stallion* (1979) and *Tootsie* (1982), where she was nominated for an Oscar for her role. She continued to appear in films like *Mr.* *Mom* (1983), *After Hours* (1985) and *Ready to Wear* (1994). She also had regular roles on TV including *Good Advice, Women of the House* as well as guest appearances on *Friends* and *How to Marry a Millionaire.* In 2006, Garr published her memoir, *[Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood](https://www.amazon.com/Speedbumps-Flooring-Hollywood-Teri-Garr/dp/0143058061),* which details her career and health struggles after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. ## Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher ![Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/5_ed3d52.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/2017Getty Born on April 30, 1926, Des Moines, Iowa, [Cloris Leachman](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/27/arts/television/cloris-leachman-dead.html#:~:text=Cloris%20Leachman%2C%20Oscar%20Winner%20and,94%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times) played the role of Frau Blücher, the sinister Transylvanian housekeeper. Prior to *Young Frankenstein,* Leachman starred in the *The Last Picture Show* in 1971 and won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal as a middle age woman who has an affair with a football player in a small town in Texas. She continued to win awards—in fact she was nominated for 22 Primetime Emmys and won eight—in her roles on TV including playing Phyllis Lindstrom in *The Mary Tyler Moore Show.* She was such a success that she got her own show, *Phyllis*, for which she won a Golden Globe. While TV was her main focus, she did appear in three Mel Brooks movies including: *Young Frankenstein* (1974) *High Anxiety* (1977) and *History of the World, Part I* (1981). In other films, she played the mother of a dedicated violin teacher ([Meryl Streep](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/celebrities/meryl-streep-young)) in *Music of the Heart* (1999) and the mother-in-law of a stressed-out chef (Adam Sandler) in *Spanglish* (2004). In TV she continued to get starring roles in shows like *[Malcolm in the Middle](https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/tv-shows/malcolm-in-the-middle-cast-then-and-now-94778),* where she played a grandmother every bit as frightening as Frau Blücher. Leachman was also a regular in *Raising Hope* and the revival of *[Mad About You](https://www.firstforwomen.com/entertainment/movies-shows/mad-about-you-cast).* In 2008, she finished seventh out of 13 contestants on *Dancing With the Stars*. At 82, she was the oldest contestant to take part in that competition. She also wrote a memoir, simply title, *Cloris.* Leachman passed away in 2021 at the age of 94. ## Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth: *Young Frankenstein* ![Madeline Kahn as Elizabeth (Young Frankenstein)](https://www.firstforwomen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/6_4ef244.jpg?w=1024&quality=86&strip=all) 1974/1998 Getty Born on September 29, 1942, Boston, Massachusetts, [Madeline Kahn](https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/04/arts/madeline-kahn-comedian-of-film-fame-dies-at-57.html) played the role of Elizabeth in *Young Frankenstein.* Kahn was in the movie *Paper Moon* (1973) opposite Ryan O’Neal and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role. The following year she was nominated again for her role in *Blazing Saddles* (1974). Next up she did *Clue* (1985) and in 1998, she lent her voice to the character of Gypsy in *A Bug’s Life.* She died of cancer on December 3, 1999. She was only 57. 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