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Lawrence Tierney was cast as Alton Benes. He was known for his bad-guy roles in films during the 1940s and 1950s, such as Dillinger, The Hoodlum and Born to Kill. Tierney's appearance in the episode is one of his only comedic roles. Cast and crew members were very impressed with his performance.
Nov 11, 2023 · Lawrence Tierney, who played Elaine's dad in one episode, was a tough guy actor with a troubled past. He was fired from Seinfeld and Reservoir Dogs for his erratic and violent behavior on set.
Jun 5, 2024 · Lawrence Tierney, who played Alton Benes, was dismissed from Seinfeld after a disturbing prank on set. He was never seen again in the show, despite being a potential recurring character.
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Alton Benes, played by Lawrence Tierney, was originally going to be a recurring character like Jerry's and George's parents. But Tierney's notorious volatility terrified the cast and crew and they did not want him back.
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Jun 9, 2022 · From Seinfeld Season 2 Episode 5 'The Jacket': Jerry wears an expensive jacket when he meets Elaine's father, but an argument ensues when Jerry is reluctant to wear it outside during a snowfall.
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Oct 31, 2021 · Alton Benes, played by Lawrence Tierney, was introduced in season 2 episode "The Jacket" and scared the Seinfeld cast and crew. Tierney stole a knife from the set and mocked Seinfeld with a Psycho knife, making him a one-time guest star.
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During the filming of Seinfeld, Jason Alexander and Jerry Seinfeld caught Tierney in the act of stealing knives from the set. When Seinfeld confronted him, Tierney began to laugh nervously and jokingly pretended to stab Seinfeld while imitating the music from the film Psycho.
