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Dec 22, 2023 · While Morty Seinfeld was originally played by Phil Bruns, Seinfeld recast Jerry's dad after season 1 (and George's later one). Among the many memorable recurring characters on the sitcom were Jerry and George's parents, Morty and Helen Seinfeld, and Frank and Estelle Costanza.
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Philip Bruns (May 2, 1931 – February 8, 2012) was an American television and movie actor and writer. He portrayed George Shumway, the father of Mary Hartman on the 1970s comedic series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman , and Morty Seinfeld, the father of Jerry Seinfeld, in the 1990 second episode of Seinfeld .
Jan 21, 2024 · While Phil Bruns originally played Jerry's dad, Morty Seinfeld, for his first appearance on "Seinfeld," it's Barney Martin that "Seinfeld" fans remember when thinking of the character, since he ...
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Philip “Phil” Bruns (May 2, 1931—February 8, 2012) was the original Morty Seinfeld.
This is the first episode to feature Jerry's parents. Only one casting session was performed to find the actors for the roles. Philip Sterling was originally cast to play the role of Morty Seinfeld, but was replaced with Phil Bruns. Bruns was then replaced as well because Seinfeld and David wanted the character to be harsher.
Feb 15, 2012 · The original Morty Seinfeild Phil Bruns has died in Los Angeles at the age of 80. Bruns played Jerry Seinfeld’s dad in the first season of Seinfeld but was replaced by Barney Martin from Season ...
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Philip Bruns. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Philip Bruns was born on 2 May 1931 in Pipestone, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for Flashdance (1983), Return of the Living Dead II (1988) and The Stunt Man (1980). He was married to Laurie Franks and Jill Owens. He died on 8 February 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Born May 2, 1931.
