Kenneth Mars

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Characters played by Kenneth Mars

King Triton — The Little Mermaid (1989)

Majestic king of the sea wielding a magical trident.

Marshal — Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Town official in Wyoming who attempts to rally the townsfolk to form a posse to track down the outlaw gang. His efforts are disrupted by a bike salesman.

King Colbert — Thumbelina (1994)

King Colbert is one of Prince Cornelius's parents and part of the fairy kingdom's royal court. After Cornelius reports Thumbelina's kidnapping, he joins the attempt to hold back winter, but their power extends the delay for only a single day.

Grandpa (voice) — The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration (2003)

Wise and protective elder longneck, provides guidance and moral support

Inspector Kemp — Young Frankenstein (1974)

A one-eyed police inspector with a prosthetic arm and a heavy German accent. He visits Dr. Frankenstein to demand assurances that no new monster will be created, later leads the mob that storms the laboratory, and finally gives Monster a warm reception after Monster demonstrates reason and calms the crowd.

Mayor — Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)

City official who oversees police funding and academy decisions.

Franz Liebkind — The Producers (1968)

Reclusive German playwright who wrote the controversial Nazi-themed musical.

Grandpa / Lambeosaurus (voice) — The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001)

Voice actor for Grandpa and Lambeosaurus roles

Grandpa (voice) — The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997)

Elderly Apatosaurus, wise mentor and grandfather to Littlefoot, guides the herd through crises.

Grandpa (voice) — The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses (2005)

A wise elder and protective grandfather who offers guidance, emotional support, and practical advice to the younger dinosaurs.

Grandpa (voice) — The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998)

Wise and elderly Apatosaurus, Littlefoot's grandfather and mentor.

Grandpa / Parasaurlophus (voice) — The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers (2006)

Voice actor for Grandpa and Parasaurlophus roles

Career Overview

Kenneth Mars has 118 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently The Land Before Time with 11 titles. Signature works include The Little Mermaid, The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration, The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
118
Birth Date
1935-04-04
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1356690), public domain (CC0).