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Late in his career, Stiller earned the part of the short-tempered Frank Costanza, father of George Costanza, on the sitcom Seinfeld. He played the role from 1993 until 1998. Stiller's character as initially envisioned was a "meek" and "Thurberesque" character that required him to wear a bald cap.
Oct 21, 2023 · Ben Stiller is the son of the late Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Here’s everything to know about the actor’s parents.
May 11, 2020 · Ben Stiller confirmed the death of his comedian father Jerry Stiller, who also starred with him in several films. Stiller was known for his roles in The King of Queens, Hairspray and The Ed Sullivan Show.
May 19, 2020 · Isaac Chotiner speaks with Ben Stiller about the life and career of his father, the comedian and actor Jerry Stiller, who died on May 11, 2020, at the age of ninety-two.
May 11, 2020 · 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.
May 12, 2020 · Jerry Stiller, who starred as Frank Costanza on "Seinfeld" and Arthur on "King of Queens", passed away from natural causes. His son, Ben Stiller, announced the death on Twitter and praised his father as a great dad and grandfather.
May 11, 2020 · Jerry Stiller, fan-favorite "Seinfeld" actor, father of Ben Stiller, and veteran of stage and screen, has died at 92. MORE: Rock and Roll pioneer Little Richard has died at 87. Ben Stiller confirmed the death "from natural causes" early Monday morning.
