Feldman portrayed a grotesque-looking and accident-prone character with large eyes, exaggerated facial expressions, and a shock of red hair. The character of Marty the Clown became synonymous with Feldman's own comedic genius and was further propelled to pop culture icon status thanks to Brooks' film.
Since its release, _Young Frankenstein_ has become a seminal classic, with Marty the Clown being an integral and memorable part of the film's appeal. Marty Feldman's unique comic delivery added even greater layers of humor and eccentricity to the already outrageous humor Mel Brooks.
Although Marty Feldman initially created Marty the Clown for a British show called ''At Last the 1948 Show,'' his portrayal in _Young Frankenstein_ cemented the character's popularity worldwide., making both Marty the Clown an icon of comedy history to this day.