Jerry Stiller | |
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.JPG) Stiller in 1965 | |
| Born | Gerald Isaac Stiller June 8, 1927 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 2020 (aged 92) New York City, U.S. |
| Burial place | Nantucket Jewish Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University (BA) |
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| Years active | 1953–2016 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Ben |
Gerald Isaac Stiller (June 8, 1927 – May 11, 2020) was an American comedian and actor. He spent many years as part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife, Anne Meara, to whom he was married for over 60 years until her death in 2015. 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.[1]
Stiller appeared together with his son Ben Stiller in films such as Zoolander, Heavyweights, Hot Pursuit, The Heartbreak Kid, and Zoolander 2. He also performed voice-over work for films and television, including The Lion King 1½ and Planes: Fire and Rescue. In his later career, Stiller became known for portraying grumpy and eccentric characters who were nevertheless beloved.[2][3]
- ^ Dennis Bjorklund (September 2017). Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia with Biographies, Character Profiles & Episode Summaries. Praetorian Publishing. pp. 36–. ISBN 978-0-9679852-4-4.
Best remembered for his five-year stint on "Seinfeld" in a recurring regular role, Jerry Stiller ... is a veteran actor with a long history of stage performances. His notoriety first came when he revamped the role of George's father, but he was best known for...
- ^ "Comedian Jerry Stiller, Who Played Hot-Headed Dad On 'Seinfeld,' Dies At 92". NPR.org. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ Berman, Marc. "Comedian Jerry Stiller Dies at 92". Forbes. Retrieved May 11, 2020.