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List Of Seinfeld Characters
This is a list of characters who appeared on ''Seinfeld''. This list features only characters who appeared in main roles or multiple episodes; those that appeared in only one are not included here. Overview ;Overview : = Main cast (credited) : = Recurring cast (3+ episodes) : = Guest cast (1-2 episodes) Jerry Seinfeld George Costanza Elaine Benes Cosmo Kramer Secondary characters Characters appearing in five or more episodes Other characters * Ada (played by Vicki Lewis) – George's secretary at the New York Yankees. In the episode " The Secretary", George does not want to hire an attractive secretary so he could focus on his work, and in the interview process turned down a few women because they were so attractive. George ultimately hired Ada, whose efficiency impressed him. One day at work together, George becomes attracted to Ada, and the two make love. While having sex George blurts out that he's giving Ada a raise. Ada receives the raise, but it turns out t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seinfeld
''Seinfeld'' ( ) is an American television sitcom created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, with a total of nine seasons consisting of List of Seinfeld episodes, 180 episodes. Its ensemble cast stars Seinfeld as a Jerry Seinfeld (character), fictionalized version of himself and focuses on his personal life with three of his friends: best friend George Costanza (Jason Alexander), former girlfriend Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), and neighbor from across the hall Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards). ''Seinfeld'' is set mostly in and around the titular character's apartment in Manhattan's Upper West Side in New York City. It has been described as "a show about nothing", often focusing on the slice of life, minutiae of daily life. Interspersed in all episodes of the first seven seasons are moments of stand-up comedy from the fictional Jerry Seinfeld, frequently related to the episode's events. As a rising comedian in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Alexander
Jay Scott Greenspan (born September 23, 1959), known professionally as Jason Alexander, is an American actor and comedian. Over the course of his career he has received an Emmy Award and a Tony Award as well as nominations for four Golden Globe Awards. He gained stardom for his role as George Costanza in the NBC sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (1989–1998), for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated for seven consecutive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and four Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor in Television. Alexander made his Broadway theatre, Broadway debut originating the role of Joe in Stephen Sondheim's ''Merrily We Roll Along (musical), Merrily We Roll Along'' in 1981. He remained active o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry David
Lawrence Gene David (born July 2, 1947) is an American comedian, writer, actor, and television producer. He is known for his dry wit, portrayals of awkward social situations, and brutally honest takes on everyday life. He has received two Primetime Emmy Awards as well as nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and six Screen Actors Guild Awards. He received the Writers Guild of America's Laurel Award in 2010. David started his career as a stand-up comedian before transitioning into television comedy, where he wrote and starred in ABC's '' Fridays'' (1980–1982) and wrote briefly for ''Saturday Night Live'' (1985–1986). He gained prominence and acclaim when he and Jerry Seinfeld created the NBC sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (1989–1998). He won two Primetime Emmy Awards in 1993, for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. He gained further recognition for creating, writing, and starring in the HBO series '' Curb Your Enthusiasm'' (2000–2024 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voice Actor
Voice acting is the art of Acting, performing a character or providing information to an audience with one's voice. Performers are often called voice actors/actresses in addition to other names. Examples of voice work include animation, animated, off-stage, off-screen, or non-visible characters in various works such as films, dubbing, dubbed foreign films, anime, television shows, video games, cartoons, Documentary film, documentaries, commercials, audiobooks, radio dramas and Radio comedy, comedies, amusement rides, theater productions, puppet shows, and audio games. The role of a voice actor may involve singing, most often when playing a fictional character, although a separate performer is sometimes enlisted as the character's singing voice. A voice actor may also simultaneously undertake motion-capture acting. Non-fictional voice acting is heard through pre-recorded and automated announcements that are a part of everyday modern life in areas such as stores, elevators, waiting r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Knight
Wayne Elliot Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor. In television, he played recurring roles such as Newman on the NBC sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (1992–1998) and Officer Don Orville on the NBC sitcom ''3rd Rock from the Sun'' (1996–2001). Knight also voiced Igor on '' Toonsylvania'' (1998–1999), Mr. Blik on '' Catscratch'' (2005–2007) and Baron Von Sheldgoose on ''Legend of the Three Caballeros'' (2018). In film, he played Dennis Nedry in ''Jurassic Park'' (1993), which earned him a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. Knight additionally acted in the films '' Dead Again'' (1991), '' JFK'' (1991), '' Basic Instinct'' (1992), '' To Die For'' (1995), '' Space Jam'' (1996), '' For Richer or Poorer'' (1997), and '' Rat Race'' (2001). He provided the voices of Tantor in ''Tarzan'' (1999), Al McWhiggin in ''Toy Story 2'' (1999), and The Elf Elder in '' Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon'' (2014). Early life Wayne Elliot Knight was born on August 7, 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newman (Seinfeld)
Newman is a recurring character in the television show ''Seinfeld'', portrayed by Wayne Knight from 1992 until the show's finale in 1998. He is Jerry Seinfeld's arch-nemesis and Cosmo Kramer's close friend. Background Newman makes his first physical appearance in " The Suicide", but he is first established as a character in the earlier episode " The Revenge", in which only his voice (provided by Larry David) is heard. Wayne Knight dubbed over the dialogue for syndication airings. Newman lives in apartment 5E, which is directly down the hall from Jerry's apartment, 5A. However, there are continuity inconsistencies regarding his residence. In the season 6 episode " The Doodle", Newman's apartment is 5F. In the Season 7 episode " The Engagement", Newman's apartment is 5E. In the Season 9 episode " The Strongbox", another man, Phil, is seen entering 5E. At other times, it seems Newman lives in a different part of the building from Jerry altogether. In " The Big Salad", Newman gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Len Lesser
Leonard King Lesser (December 3, 1922 – February 16, 2011) was an American character actor and comedian best known for his recurring role as Uncle Leo on ''Seinfeld''. He was also known for his role as Garvin on '' Everybody Loves Raymond.'' Early life Lesser was born in New York City in 1922. His father, a grocer, was a Jewish immigrant from Poland. Lesser received his bachelor's degree from the City College of New York in 1942 at the age of 19.Weber, Bruce"Len Lesser, Uncle Leo on 'Seinfeld', Dies at 88" ''The New York Times''. 2011-02-17. Lesser enlisted in the United States Army the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and served in the China Burma India Theater during World War II.Obituary latimes.com, February 17, 2011. While there, he was promoted to sergeant. Career Les ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle Leo
Uncle Leo is a fictional character portrayed by Len Lesser in the American sitcom ''Seinfeld''. Uncle Leo is the fictional uncle of Jerry Seinfeld's character. Uncle Leo made his debut in the second-season episode " The Pony Remark" and appeared in at least one episode in each of the subsequent seasons through the show's nine-season run. On the 25th anniversary of the show's debut, ''Rolling Stone'' ranked Uncle Leo as number six on its list of "100 Best ''Seinfeld'' Characters," behind only Newman at number five and the four main characters: Jerry, Kramer, Elaine, and George. Description Uncle Leo is the brother of Jerry's mother, Helen; his last name is never revealed. In an episode where Leo signs for a package addressed to Jerry, he actually signs it "Uncle Leo". In " The Bookstore", Jerry mentions "Leo" to Kramer. Kramer is initially confused, but upon remembering, he says, "Oh, yeah. Right. ''Uncle'' Leo. Forgot his first name." Uncle Leo is very eccentric and a "gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barney Martin
Barney Martin (March 3, 1923 – March 21, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing Morty Seinfeld, father of Jerry, on the sitcom ''Seinfeld'' (1991–1998). He also played supporting roles in Mel Brooks's '' The Producers'' (1967), and the Dudley Moore comedy ''Arthur'' (1981). He originated the role of Amos Hart (Mr. Cellophane) in the 1976 Broadway production of ''Chicago''. Early life Barney Martin was born in New York City on March 3, 1923. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a navigator during the Second World War and worked as a NYPD officer for twenty years, working his way up to detective. He got his start as a comedian while still a police officer, providing deputy commissioners with humorous presentations. Martin once commented that many Jewish ''Seinfeld'' fans told him how much his character reminded them of their fathers. Martin himself was from an Irish Catholic family. Career Entering show business as a stand-in for Jackie Gleason i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Bruns
Philip Bruns (May 2, 1931 – February 8, 2012) was an American television and movie actor and writer. He portrayed George Shumway, the father of Mary Hartman on the 1970s comedic series '' Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,'' and Morty Seinfeld, the father of Jerry Seinfeld, in the 1990 second episode of ''Seinfeld''. Early life Bruns was born on May 2, 1931, at a farm near Pipestone, Minnesota, the youngest of three children of Margie Evelyn Solon (née Trigg) and Henry Phillip Bruns. His ancestry was German and Irish.Phillip Bruns profile , phillipbrunsactor.com; accessed March 4, 2017. He played high school football. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liz Sheridan
Elizabeth Ann Sheridan (April 10, 1929 – April 15, 2022) was an American actress. While best known for her roles as the nosy neighbor, Mrs. Ochmonek, on the sitcom '' ALF'' (1986–1990), and Jerry's mother, Helen, in ''Seinfeld'' (1990–1998), her decades-long career was extensive and included work on the stage and on large and small screens. Early life Sheridan was born in Rye, New York, on April 10, 1929. Her father, Frank Sheridan (pianist), Frank Sheridan, was a classical pianist; her mother, Elizabeth Poole-Jones, was a concert singer. She was raised by her mother in Westchester County, New York, after her parents' separation. As a child, she was given the nickname "Dizzy", a shortened version of "Dizabeth", which is how her sister managed to pronounce her name when they were young. Career Sheridan began her professional life as a nightclub dancer and singer in the 1950s, and spent much of her early career living and working in the Caribbean. In the late 1960s, back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Richards
Michael Anthony Richards (born July 24, 1949) is an American actor and former stand-up comedian. He achieved global recognition for starring as Cosmo Kramer on the NBC television sitcom ''Seinfeld'' from 1989 to 1998. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, first entering the national spotlight when he was featured on Billy Crystal's first cable TV special, and went on to become a series regular on American Broadcasting Company, ABC's ''Fridays (TV series), Fridays''. From 1989 to 1998, he played Cosmo Kramer on ''Seinfeld'', three times receiving the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. During the run of ''Seinfeld'', he made a guest appearance in ''Mad About You'', reprising his role as Kramer. Richards also made numerous guest appearances on a variety of television shows, such as ''Cheers''. His film credits include ''So I Married an Axe Murderer'', ''Airheads'', ''Young Doctors in Love'', ''Problem Child (1990 film), Problem Child'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
