Marty Ingels
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Marty Ingels is an actor, comedian, theatrical agent, and, by many, best known as the voice of many cartoon characters and commercials. Born Martin Ingerman in Brooklyn, New York, he is the son of Jacob and Minnie (née: Crown) Ingerman.
His voice-overs and commercials include those for Paul Masson wines, with his uniquely raspy voice. He played AutoCat in the Autocat and Motormouse cartoons featured first on The Cattanooga Cats
and then in a series of their own, and was Beegle Beagle in The Great Grape Ape Show
. His latest role was in Pac-Man
(1982) as the title character. He previously acted in motion pictures and short-lived television series, such as the sitcom I'm Dickens, He's Fenster
(1962–1963) with John Astin
, which lasted one season of 32 episodes.
Ingels' acting career dates back to the early '60s and programs such as The Dick Van Dyke Show
, on which he had a recurring role as an Army buddy of Rob Petrie, and has continued as recently as a 2010 episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
. In 1960, he appeared twice as himself in NBC
's short-lived crime drama Dan Raven
, starring Skip Homeier
and set on the Sunset Strip
of West Hollywood
.
But in recent decades, Ingels has worked less as an actor than as an agent, specializing in representing actors in celebrity endorsement ads. A deal for his contract to read for voice of Pac-Man in the cartoon was to be granted a Pac-Man arcade cabinet, which was delivered by truck to his home.
He has been married since 1977 to the actress and singer Shirley Jones
.
In 1993, Ingels publicly charged actress June Allyson
with not paying his large agency commission
for obtaining her a job as spokesperson for Depend
adult incontinence products
. Allyson denied owing any money and in August 1993, she and husband David Ashrow filed a lawsuit
against Ingels for slander and emotional distress
. The suit said Ingels had harassed
and threatened them, including 138 phone calls during a single eight-hour period. In February of that year, Ingels had pleaded no contest to making annoying phone calls.
Hugh Duff Robertson sued Ingels in August 1993. For different reasons, Ingels sued Hillside Prod. Inc. in December 1993 and KXTV
in May 1994.
In the 2000s, Ingels sued Marisol Hedge (February 2000) and then sued Shirley Jones for divorce in March 2002. In 2003, Ingel called the talk show of radio personality Tom Leykis
under an assumed name, Paul Russo. Asserting that Leykis' actions of disparaging Ingels' age violated California's Unruh Civil Rights Act
(which prohibits individuals discrimination in business), Ingels sued Westwood One
and Tom Leykis in July 2003 for age discrimination. In June 2005, Ingels's lawsuit against Westwood One and Leykis was thrown out in a California court and Ingels was ordered to pay Leykis's $25,000 in legal fees.
In November 2007, Ingels sued Ventura county attorney Scott B. Whitenack on behalf of Fawn Park
, a park created by Ingels and Shirley Jones in downtown Fawnskin, California to prevent development. In May 2008, Ingels appeared on Judge Joe Brown as a plaintiff
. He won $2500.
In December 2008, Ingels came under investigation for allegedly shoplifting a $500 hat from a custom hat store. No charges have been filed.
His voice-overs and commercials include those for Paul Masson wines, with his uniquely raspy voice. He played AutoCat in the Autocat and Motormouse cartoons featured first on The Cattanooga Cats
Cattanooga Cats
Cattanooga Cats is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera for ABC. It aired from September 6, 1969 until September 4, 1971.-Segments:...
and then in a series of their own, and was Beegle Beagle in The Great Grape Ape Show
The Great Grape Ape Show
The Great Grape Ape Show is a Saturday morning cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions that was broadcast on ABC from 1975 to 1978.-Summary:...
. His latest role was in Pac-Man
Pac-Man (TV series)
Pac-Man is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera based on the video game Pac-Man by Namco, which premiered on ABC and ran from 1982 to 1983. During the first airing of the show, the large number of advertisers sponsoring it caused commercial breaks to be double their normal length...
(1982) as the title character. He previously acted in motion pictures and short-lived television series, such as the sitcom I'm Dickens, He's Fenster
I'm Dickens, He's Fenster
I'm Dickens, He's Fenster is an American sitcom that ran on ABC during the 1962-1963 season , and was created and produced by Leonard Stern, filmed at Desilu.-Synopsis:...
(1962–1963) with John Astin
John Astin
John Allen Astin is an American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, and is best known for the role of Gomez Addams on The Addams Family, and other similarly eccentric comedic characters.-Early years:...
, which lasted one season of 32 episodes.
Ingels' acting career dates back to the early '60s and programs such as The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show is an American television sitcom that initially aired on the Columbia Broadcasting System from October 3, 1961, until June 1, 1966. The show was created by Carl Reiner and starred Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. It was produced by Reiner with Bill Persky and Sam Denoff....
, on which he had a recurring role as an Army buddy of Rob Petrie, and has continued as recently as a 2010 episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
. In 1960, he appeared twice as himself in NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
's short-lived crime drama Dan Raven
Dan Raven
Dan Raven is a crime drama starring Skip Homeier , a former child actor in films, which aired on NBC between January 23, 1960, and January 6, 1961. The setting of the series is the famous Sunset Strip of West Hollywood, California...
, starring Skip Homeier
Skip Homeier
-Career:Homeier began acting as Skippy Homeier at the age of six, on the radio show Portia Faces Life. From 1943 until 1944 he played the role of Emil in the Broadway play, Tomorrow the World. Cast as a child indoctrinated into Nazism, who is brought to the United States from Germany following the...
and set on the Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip is the name given to the mile-and-a-half stretch of Sunset Boulevard that passes through West Hollywood, California. It extends from West Hollywood's eastern border with Hollywood at Harper Avenue, to its western border with Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive...
of West Hollywood
West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, a city of Los Angeles County, California, was incorporated on November 29, 1984, with a population of 34,399 at the 2010 census. 41% of the city's population is made up of gay men according to a 2002 demographic analysis by Sara Kocher Consulting for the City of West Hollywood...
.
But in recent decades, Ingels has worked less as an actor than as an agent, specializing in representing actors in celebrity endorsement ads. A deal for his contract to read for voice of Pac-Man in the cartoon was to be granted a Pac-Man arcade cabinet, which was delivered by truck to his home.
He has been married since 1977 to the actress and singer Shirley Jones
Shirley Jones
Shirley Mae Jones is an American singer and actress of stage, film and television. In her six decades of television, she starred as wholesome characters in a number of well-known musical films, such as Oklahoma! , Carousel , and The Music Man...
.
Legal troubles
In 1982, Ingels (along with wife Jones) sued editor Iain Calder and the National Enquirer for an October 9, 1979 article that claimed the couple had been having marital problems and that Jones was becoming an alcoholic as a result. In the late 1980s, Ingels was part of a real estate investment partnerships with then attorney Alan David Harris. Harris later was sentenced to a 71-month prison sentence for defrauding Ingels and other investors. Harris's challenge to Ingels's March 1993 civil lawsuit ended with a decision against Harris on June 28, 1996. When the Harris suit was decided in Ingels' favor, Ingels celebrated by buying Shirley Jones a car with the license plate "BBDO", standing for "Big Bad Deposition Over".In 1993, Ingels publicly charged actress June Allyson
June Allyson
June Allyson was an American film and television actress, popular in the 1940s and 1950s. She was a major MGM contract star. Allyson won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her performance in Too Young to Kiss . From 1959–1961, she hosted and occasionally starred in her own CBS anthology...
with not paying his large agency commission
Commission (remuneration)
The payment of commission as remuneration for services rendered or products sold is a common way to reward sales people. Payments often will be calculated on the basis of a percentage of the goods sold...
for obtaining her a job as spokesperson for Depend
Depend
Depend is a brand of unisex adult underwear for those experiencing urinary or fecal incontinence by Kimberly-Clark. They were first introduced in 1984....
adult incontinence products
Fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the loss of regular control of the bowels. Involuntary excretion and leaking are common occurrences for those affected. Subjects relating to defecation are often socially unacceptable, thus those affected may be beset by feelings of shame and humiliation...
. Allyson denied owing any money and in August 1993, she and husband David Ashrow filed a lawsuit
Lawsuit
A lawsuit or "suit in law" is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint...
against Ingels for slander and emotional distress
Emotional distress
Mental distress or anxiety suffered as a response to a sudden, severe, and saddening experience.Emotional distress may refer to:* Law of torts:** Intentional infliction of emotional distress** Negligent infliction of emotional distress* Medicine:...
. The suit said Ingels had harassed
Harassment
Harassment covers a wide range of behaviors of an offensive nature. It is commonly understood as behaviour intended to disturb or upset, and it is characteristically repetitive. In the legal sense, it is intentional behaviour which is found threatening or disturbing...
and threatened them, including 138 phone calls during a single eight-hour period. In February of that year, Ingels had pleaded no contest to making annoying phone calls.
Hugh Duff Robertson sued Ingels in August 1993. For different reasons, Ingels sued Hillside Prod. Inc. in December 1993 and KXTV
KXTV
KXTV, channel 10, is an ABC affiliate television station in Sacramento, California. It is owned and operated by the Gannett Company. Its transmitter tower is located in Walnut Grove, California, and studios are located on Broadway, just south of Business Loop 80 at the south edge of downtown...
in May 1994.
In the 2000s, Ingels sued Marisol Hedge (February 2000) and then sued Shirley Jones for divorce in March 2002. In 2003, Ingel called the talk show of radio personality Tom Leykis
Tom Leykis
Thomas Joseph Leykis is an American radio personality. He currently hosts The Tasting Room with Tom Leykis, a weekly lifestyle program dealing with fine food and drink, airing weekends mainly in West Coast markets...
under an assumed name, Paul Russo. Asserting that Leykis' actions of disparaging Ingels' age violated California's Unruh Civil Rights Act
Unruh Civil Rights Act
The Unruh Civil Rights Act is a piece of California legislation that specifically outlaws discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, or sexual orientation...
(which prohibits individuals discrimination in business), Ingels sued Westwood One
Westwood One
Westwood One was an American radio network and was based in New York City. At one time, it was managed by CBS Radio, the radio arm of CBS Corporation, and Viacom and was later purchased by the private equity firm The Gores Group...
and Tom Leykis in July 2003 for age discrimination. In June 2005, Ingels's lawsuit against Westwood One and Leykis was thrown out in a California court and Ingels was ordered to pay Leykis's $25,000 in legal fees.
In November 2007, Ingels sued Ventura county attorney Scott B. Whitenack on behalf of Fawn Park
Fawnskin, California
Fawnskin is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Its altitude is 6,827 feet . The community has a post office, which was established on 18 May 1918.-History:...
, a park created by Ingels and Shirley Jones in downtown Fawnskin, California to prevent development. In May 2008, Ingels appeared on Judge Joe Brown as a plaintiff
Plaintiff
A plaintiff , also known as a claimant or complainant, is the term used in some jurisdictions for the party who initiates a lawsuit before a court...
. He won $2500.
In December 2008, Ingels came under investigation for allegedly shoplifting a $500 hat from a custom hat store. No charges have been filed.