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Jerry Stiller

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Jerry Stiller was an American comedian and actor whose career spanned over six decades. He first gained national prominence in the 1960s as half of the husband-and-wife comedy team Stiller and Meara, appearing frequently on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Stiller later found a new generation of fans playing the temperamental Frank Costanza on the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld" and Arthur Spooner on "The King of Queens." He is widely recognized for his loud, intense character acting and his contributions to sketch and television comedy.

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Who were Stiller and Meara?

Stiller and Meara were the husband-and-wife comedy team of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. They became nationally known during the 1960s through frequent appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Who did Jerry Stiller play on Seinfeld?

Stiller played Frank Costanza, the explosive father of George Costanza, on Seinfeld. The role introduced his physical intensity and shouted comic delivery to a new television audience during the show's 1990s run.

Who was Arthur Spooner in Jerry Stiller's career?

Arthur Spooner was Jerry Stiller's character on the sitcom The King of Queens. The role gave him another long-running television part after his later-career revival as Frank Costanza.

How did Jerry Stiller's career span multiple generations?

Stiller first became prominent in live and variety comedy with Anne Meara and later became a sitcom star in Seinfeld and The King of Queens. His career therefore connected 1960s television variety, 1990s sitcom comedy, and the early 2000s.