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Jerry Stiller
American comedian and actor (–)
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| Born | Gerald Isaac Stiller ()June 8, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, () (aged&#;92) New York City, U.S. |
| Burial place | Nantucket Jewish Cemetery |
| Alma&#;mater | Syracuse University (BA) |
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| Years&#;active | – |
| Spouse | Anne Meara &#; &#; (m.&#;; died&#;)&#; |
| Children | 2, including Ben |
Gerald Isaac Stiller (June 8, – May 11, ) was an American comedian and actor. He spent many years as part of the comedy duoStiller and Meara with his wife, Anne Meara, to whom he was married for over 60 years until her death in Stiller saw a late-career resurgence starting in , playing Frank Costanza on the sitcom Seinfeld, a part which earned him an Emmy nomination. In , Stiller began his role as Arthur Spooner on the CBS comedy series The King of Queens, another role that garnered widespread acclaim.[1]
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Jerry Stiller, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Hairspray’ Actor and Comedian, Dies at 92
Jerry Stiller, an actor and comedian and father to Ben Stiller, has died of natural causes. He was
Ben Stiller confirmed his father’s death early Monday morning, writing on Twitter: “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
After a long career performing in comedy routines with his wife, Anne Meara, appearing on Broadway and guest-starring on TV series, Stiller became known for his role on “Seinfeld” as Frank Constanza, as Leah Remini’s father on “The King of Queens,” and as Zoolander’s manager in the comedy directed by Ben Stiller.
He appeared in 26 episodes of “Seinfeld” as Constanza, the father of George (Jason Alexander), from , with Estelle Harrisplaying his wife, Estelle. Stiller
Ben Stiller confirmed his father’s death early Monday morning, writing on Twitter: “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
After a long career performing in comedy routines with his wife, Anne Meara, appearing on Broadway and guest-starring on TV series, Stiller became known for his role on “Seinfeld” as Frank Constanza, as Leah Remini’s father on “The King of Queens,” and as Zoolander’s manager in the comedy directed by Ben Stiller.
He appeared in 26 episodes of “Seinfeld” as Constanza, the father of George (Jason Alexander), from , with Estelle Harrisplaying his wife, Estelle. Stiller
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Jerry Stiller, the Emmy-nominated comedy legend who re-emerged later in life playing loud-mouthed cranks on the TV sitcoms “Seinfeld” and “King of Queens,” has died at age
His death was confirmed early Monday by his son, actor-director Ben Stiller. “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” the younger Stiller tweeted. “He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
In addition to his TV work, starting with comedy appearances with his wife Anne Meara, Stiller had memorable turns in movies, playing Walter Matthau’s NYPD partner in ’s “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” and the mild-mannered husband of Divine’s Edna Turnblad in John Waters’ original comedy “Hairspray.”
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He also appeared with his son, Ben Stiller, in a series of movies, including the Oscar-nominated short rulle “Shoeshine” as well as “The Heartbreak Kid,” “Zoolander” and “Zoolander 2.
His death was confirmed early Monday by his son, actor-director Ben Stiller. “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” the younger Stiller tweeted. “He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
In addition to his TV work, starting with comedy appearances with his wife Anne Meara, Stiller had memorable turns in movies, playing Walter Matthau’s NYPD partner in ’s “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” and the mild-mannered husband of Divine’s Edna Turnblad in John Waters’ original comedy “Hairspray.”
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of (Photos)
He also appeared with his son, Ben Stiller, in a series of movies, including the Oscar-nominated short rulle “Shoeshine” as well as “The Heartbreak Kid,” “Zoolander” and “Zoolander 2.
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