Fritz Feld

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Fritz Feld
Fritz Feld, pictured in 1979 with his wife, Virginia Christine.
Born	Fritz Feilchenfeld October 15, 1900 Berlin, Germany
Died	November 18, 1993, aged 93 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Virginia Christine

Fritz Feld (October 15, 1900 – November 18, 1993) was a film actor.

Born Fritz Feilchenfeld in Berlin, Germany, Feld began his acting career in his native Germany in 1917, and quickly developed a characterisation that he played in virtually all of his subsequent 140 films. He often played the part of a maître d', but also a variety of artistocrats and eccentrics. His trademark was to slap his mouth with the palm of his hand to create a "pop" sound that indicated both his superiority and his annoyance. His characters were indeterminately European, sometimes French and sometimes Belgian but always with his particular mannerisms. In his later years he played in several Walt Disney films, and also played an uncharacteristically touching dramatic role in Barfly (1987). In addition to films, he acted in numerous television series in guest roles, including the recurring role of "Zumdish" the manager of the intergalactic Celestial Department Store on Lost In Space.