Jerry Stiller's Frank Costanza didn’t just elicit laughter because of the way he yelled, but also because the audience knew a blowup was always just a few lines away. chaneyj writes
Photo: Sony Pictures Television Jerry Stiller, the legendary comic actor who died Monday at the age of 92, was one of the finest yellers in sitcom history. I mean that as the highest of compliments: As long as you’re not the one being yelled at, yelling is an inherently funny act, but there are some people who have a special gift for yelling, who can raise their voice in a way that is hilarious regardless of what it is they are yelling about. That was Jerry Stiller.
According to the book Seinfeldia by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Stiller originally turned down the part because it conflicted with his work in the play Three Men and a Horse. He officially joined Seinfeld in a recurring role in season five, the season when George moves back home to Queens to live with his parents. In Seinfeldia, he calls this the beginning of “the best years of my life as an actor.” He was then 65 years old.
“How dare you stop short with my wife … Asssmaaaan!” —To Kramer after Kramer stops short with Estelle Costanza in the passenger seat.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander Pay Tribute to Jerry Stiller: ‘He Made Everything Funnier’Hollywood took to social media to pay tribute to Jerry Stiller, the comedian and actor who was best known for playing beloved fathers on “Seinfeld” and “The King of Queens.”…
Weiterlesen »
Jerry Stiller, 'Seinfeld' actor and father to Ben Stiller, dies at 92Actor Jerry Stiller, known for roles in 'Seinfeld' and 'The King of Queens' and father to Ben Stiller, has died at 92, Ben confirmed.
Weiterlesen »
Jerry Stiller, Funnyman of 'Seinfeld' and Stiller & Meara Fame, Dies at 92Stiller portrayed the cranky and combustible Frank Costanza, a former salesman who speaks fluent Korean, on more than two dozen episodes of Seinfeld, and in 1997 he received his lone Emmy nomination for his work on the show
Weiterlesen »
Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died of natural causes, Ben Stiller saysActor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died due to natural causes, his son, actor Ben Stiller said in a tweet. He was 92.
Weiterlesen »
Jerry Stiller Dead at 92: Ben Stiller Pays Tribute to His DadBen Stiller shared the heartbreaking news of his dad Jerry Stiller's death. The comedian and actor was 92.
Weiterlesen »
Jerry Stiller, father of Ben Stiller and 'Seinfeld' actor, dead at 92Jerry Stiller, fan-favorite 'Seinfeld' actor, father of Ben Stiller, and veteran of stage and screen, has died at 92.
Weiterlesen »