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Stiller saw a late-career resurgence starting in 1993, playing Frank Costanza on the sitcom Seinfeld, a part which earned him an Emmy nomination. In 1998, Stiller began his role as Arthur Spooner on the CBS comedy series The King of Queens , another role that garnered widespread acclaim.
May 11, 2020 · But the actor, who died Monday at age 92, was not Larry David's first choice to play George's father. Here's the story of how real Frank Costanza was born in the middle of a Seinfeld scene.
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May 11, 2020 · Some of the late Jerry Stiller’s best work happened on Seinfeld, where he played George’s dad Frank Costanza. We revist some of the his most memorable moments on the show.
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John Randolph (first appearance), Jerry Stiller (starts in season 5) George's father. He was born in Tuscany. Very quick to anger. He was a traveling businessman who detests removing his shoes in other people's homes and wears his sneakers in the swimming pool.
Feb 18, 2024 · Jerry Stiller wasn't the original Frank Costanza, but his eccentric take on the character made him a fan favorite on Seinfeld. Stiller's portrayal of Frank brought over-the-top emotion and energy that was missing in John Randolph's more reserved version.
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May 11, 2020 · Jerry Stiller was an American actor. He starred in Seinfeld as Frank Costanza, George Costanza 's hot-headed, fatherly, responsible, austere, no-nonsense, kind-hearted, cranky, obstinate, strict, thoughtful, assertive, negative, zany and altruistic father.
Oct 20, 2021 · He also played Maury Ballstein in the Zoolander movies, which starred his son, Ben Stiller. Jerry Stiller passed away in 2020 at the age of 92.
