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Morty Seinfeld, played by Barney Martin, is a fictional character on Seinfeld. He is Jerry Seinfeld's father. His wife, Jerry's mother, is Helen Seinfeld. Morty made a living selling raincoats under a man named Harry Fleming for 38 years and considers his invention of "the beltless trench coat...
Years active. 1956–2000. Barney Martin (March 3, 1923 – March 21, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing Morty Seinfeld, father of Jerry, on the sitcom Seinfeld (1991-1998). He also played supporting roles in Mel Brooks 's The Producers (1967), and the Dudley Moore comedy Arthur (1981).
Dec 22, 2023 · Updated Dec 22, 2023. Share. Link copied to clipboard. Summary. Seinfeld recast Jerry's dad, Morty Seinfeld, after season 1 to bring a more hilarious and cantankerous dynamic to the show. Frank Costanza also went through recasting in season 5 to make the character more involved and popular among viewers.
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Born: 3. March 1923, Queens, New York, USA. Died: 21. March 2005. Biography: Created the role of Amos Hart in the Broadway Musical Chicago (2002). Lived in Rhinebeck, New York. Was a New York City policeman for 20 years before going into acting. Discovered for films by Mel Brooks, who cast him in The Producers (1968).
Best known as Morty Seinfeld, the lumpy, loveable, penny-pinching father of Jerry Seinfeld on the pop culture touchstone "Seinfeld" (NBC, 1990-1998), character actor Barney Martin brought a...
Sep 15, 2023 · Morty Seinfeld, the endearing and often comical father figure in the hit sitcom Seinfeld, is a character who brings both charm and quirkiness to the show. As Jerry's retired father, Morty is known for his diverse range of schemes and his unwavering sense of right and wrong.
Feb 9, 2020 · So, here are Morty & Helen Seinfeld’s 10 Best Moments, Ranked. “My Wallet’s Gone!” Anyone who’s ever taken an elderly relative to a doctor’s appointment can relate to Morty in the episode “The Wallet.” He complains about everything – particularly the form he has to fill out.
