Jerry Stiller
Stiller in New York City in November 2005
Birth name	Gerald Stiller
Born	June 8, 1927 (1927-06-08) (age 80) New York City, New York, USA
Height	5' 4" (1.63 m)
Medium	Television
Influences	Anne Meara
Influenced	Anne Meara
Spouse	Anne Meara (1954 – Present)
Notable works and roles	Frank Costanza on Seinfeld Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens Jerry Bender on The Stiller and Meara Show
Father of Ben and Amy Stiller
American Comedy Awards
Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series 1998 Seinfeld

Jerry Stiller (born June 8, 1927) is an American, Emmy Award-Nominated comedian and actor. He spent many years in the comedy team Stiller and Meara with his wife Anne Meara. Stiller and Meara are the parents of actor Ben Stiller (with whom he co-starred in the movies Zoolander, Heavyweights, Hot Pursuit, and The Heartbreak Kid), and actress Amy Stiller. He is best known for his roles as Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens and Frank Costanza on Seinfeld is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... New York, New York redirects here. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Anne Meara (born September 20, 1929) is an American comedian and actress. ... Anne Meara (born September 20, 1929) is an American comedian and actress. ... Anne Meara (born September 20, 1929) is an American comedian and actress. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Present redirects here. ... Frank Costanza (played by Jerry Stiller) is a fictional character on the US television sitcom Seinfeld (1989-1998). ... Seinfeld is an Emmy Award-winning American sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989 to May 14, 1998, running a total of 9 seasons. ... Jerry Stiller as Arthur Spooner in a scene from The King of Queens. ... The King of Queens is an Emmy nominated, American comedy series that ran for nine seasons, from 1998 until 2007. ... Jerry Stiller (born June 8, 1927) is an American comedian, actor, and father of Ben Stiller. ... Benjamin Edward Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, actor, film producer and director. ... Amy Stiller (born 1963) is a Jewish American actress. ... The American Comedy Awards were a group of awards presented annually since 1987 to honor performances and performers in the field of comedy. ... Seinfeld is an Emmy Award-winning American sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989 to May 14, 1998, running a total of 9 seasons. ... is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... An Emmy Award. ... For the documentary about Jerry Seinfeld, see Comedian (film). ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... Jerry Stiller (born June 8, 1927) is an American comedian, actor, and father of Ben Stiller. ... Anne Meara (born September 20, 1929) is an American comedian and actress. ... Benjamin Edward Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, actor, film producer and director. ... Zoolander is a 2001 comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Hot Pursuit is a TV show running on Court TV that features police chase footage. ... The Heartbreak Kid is a 1972 American film starring Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd, directed by Elaine May. ... Amy Stiller (born 1963) is a Jewish American actress. ... Jerry Stiller as Arthur Spooner in a scene from The King of Queens. ... The King of Queens is an Emmy nominated, American comedy series that ran for nine seasons, from 1998 until 2007. ... Frank Costanza (played by Jerry Stiller) is a fictional character on the US television sitcom Seinfeld (1989-1998). ... Seinfeld is an Emmy Award-winning American sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989 to May 14, 1998, running a total of 9 seasons. ...

Biography

Personal life

One of four children, was born Gerald Stiller in New York City, the son of Bella (née Citrin) and William Stiller, a bus driver.^[1] His paternal grandparents were Austrian Jewish immigrants and his maternal grandparents were Russian Jews. A drama major at Syracuse University, he gained a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Drama. He is a brother of Tau Delta Phi fraternity, Tau Zeta chapter. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Née redirects here. ... For other uses, see Jew (disambiguation). ... Crouse College, a 19th-century Romanesque building which houses the universitys visual arts and music programs Syracuse University (SU) is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States the geographic center of the state, about 250 miles northwest of New York City. ... B.S. redirects here. ... Tau Delta Phi is a fraternity. ...

Stiller has two grandchildren (both of them are from his son, Ben, with actress Christine Taylor): Ella Olivia Stiller (b. April 10, 2002) and Quinlin Dempsey Stiller (b. July 10, 2005). Benjamin Edward Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, actor, film producer and director. ... Christine Joan Taylor (born July 30, 1971) is an American actress. ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Stiller and Meara

The comedy team Stiller and Meara, comprised of Stiller and wife Anne Meara, was extremely successful in the 1960s and 1970s, with numerous appearances on television variety programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show. Their career declined, however, as variety series gradually disappeared. The duo's own 1986 TV sitcom, The Stiller and Meara Show, in which Stiller played the deputy mayor of New York City and Meara portrayed his wife, a TV commercial actress, was unsuccessful. He is the father to actor Ben Stiller. Jerry Stiller (born June 8, 1927) is an American comedian, actor, and father of Ben Stiller. ... Anne Meara (born September 20, 1929) is an American comedian and actress. ... The Ed Sullivan Show was an American television variety show that ran from June 20, 1948 to June 6, 1971, and was hosted by former entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... A sitcom or situation comedy is a genre of comedy performance originally devised for radio but today typically found on television. ...

Resurgence

Seinfeld

Beginning in the 1990s his career experienced a resurgence with a recurring role as George Costanza's father Frank in the situation comedy Seinfeld from 1993 to 1998. For the band, see 1990s (band). ... George Louis Costanza is a fictional character in the United States-based television sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), played by Jason Alexander. ... Frank Costanza (played by Jerry Stiller) is a fictional character on the US television sitcom Seinfeld (1989-1998). ... This article is about a genre of comedy. ... Seinfeld is an Emmy Award-winning American sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989 to May 14, 1998, running a total of 9 seasons. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

King of Queens

After Seinfeld's run ended, Stiller had planned on retiring, but was convinced by Kevin James after endless begging to join King of Queens. Kevin James, who played the leading role of Doug Heffernan, had told Stiller that he needed him in order to have a successful show^{[citation needed]}. Stiller obliged, and played the role of Arthur Spooner, the semi-psychotic, always scheming father of Carrie Heffernan in the situation comedy The King of Queens from 1998 until 2007. Stiller has said this role tested his acting ability more than any others have, and that before being a part of King of Queens, he only saw himself as a "decent actor". For other uses, see Kevin James (disambiguation). ... The King of Queens is an American situation comedy series that debuted in 1998 and is still running as of 2005. ... For other uses, see Kevin James (disambiguation). ... Douglas Steven Doug Heffernan (born February 9, 1965 in Montreal) is a fictional character in the American situation comedy The King of Queens. ... Jerry Stiller as Arthur Spooner in a scene from The King of Queens. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... The King of Queens is an Emmy nominated, American comedy series that ran for nine seasons, from 1998 until 2007. ... The King of Queens is an American situation comedy series that debuted in 1998 and is still running as of 2005. ...

In the late 1990s Stiller appeared in a series of Nike television commercials as Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi, recreating famous scenes with game-uttered quips from the legendary coach. They have also been featured in humorous radio commercials for United Van Lines and other companies, as their comedy routine can easily be followed solely by listening to them. Nike, Inc. ... Packers redirects here. ... Vincent Thomas Lombardi (June 11, 1913 – September 3, 1970) was one of the most successful head coaches in the history of American football. ... United Van Lines is a moving van company now part of UniGroup, which also owns Mayflower Transit. ...

On February 9, 2007, he and his wife were honored with a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

As author

Stiller wrote the foreword to the book Festivus: The Holiday for the Rest of Us (ISBN 0-446-69674-9) by Allen Salkin, released on October 26, 2005, and appears in the intro and outro of the Rush 30^th Anniversary Tour and on the band's DVD R30 Live In Frankfurt. Festivus is an annual holiday invented by Readers Digest writer and editor Dan OKeefe. ... Allen Salkin, an investigative journalist, is a staff reporter at The New York Times. ... is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Outro (album). ... Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario; presently comprised of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. ... Rush (30th Anniversary Tour) R30: Live in Frankfurt is a live DVD by the Canadian band Rush, that was released on November 22nd 2005 in Canada and the U.S. and November 28th 2005 in Europe and the UK. The DVD was released in a standard and deluxe set. ...

His memoir Married to Laughter: A Love Story Featuring Anne Meara was published in 2000.

Filmography

• Lovers and Other Strangers (1970) as Jim (Carol's Father) (uncredited)
• The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) as Lt. Rico Patrone
• Airport 1975 (1974) as Sam
• Nasty Habits (1977) as P.R. Priest
• Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980) as Mr. Shoemaker
• Madame X (1981) (made for TV)
• The McGuffin (1985) as Marty
• Seize the Day (1986) as Dr. Tamkin
• Hot Pursuit (1987) as Victor Honeywell
• Nadine (1987) as Raymond Escobar
• Hairspray (1988) as Wilbur Turnblad
• That's Adequate (1989) as Sid Lane
• Little Vegas (1990) as Sam
• Sweet 15 (1990) as Waterman
• Freefall (1992) as Emily's Father
• Highway to Hell (1992) as The Desk Cop
• Seinfeld (1993-1998) as Frank Costanza
• The Pickle (1993) as Phil Hirsch
• Heavyweights (1995) as Harvey Bushkin
• Camp Stories (1997) as Schlomo
• Stag (1997) as Ted
• The Deli (1997) as Petey Cheesecake
• The King of Queens (1998-2007) as Arthur Spooner
• The Suburbans (1999) as Speedo Silverburg
• A Fish in the Bathtub (1999) as Sam
• Secret of the Andes (1999) as Dr. Golfisch
• The Independent (2000) as Monty Fineman
• My 5 Wives (2000) as Don Giovanni
• Chump Change (2001) as The Colonel
• Zoolander (2001) as Maury Ballstein
• On the Line (2001) as Nathan
• Serving Sara (2002) as Milton the Cop
• Teacher's Pet (2004) (voice) as Pretty Boy
• The Lion King 1½ (2004) (voice) (direct-to-DVD) as Uncle Max
• Hairspray (2007) as Mr. Pinky
• The Heartbreak Kid (2007) as Doc

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This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Camp Stories is an independent film, written and directed by Herbert Beigel. ... Genera About 15 in 4 subfamilies. ... The King of Queens is an Emmy nominated, American comedy series that ran for nine seasons, from 1998 until 2007. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Suburbans is a 1999 drama that satirizes the 1980s revival hype around the turn of the century. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Secret of the Andes is a novel by Ann Nolan Clark that won the 1953 Newbery Medal. ... The Independent is a comdey film made in 2000, directed by Stephen Kessler, starring Jerry Stiller as an independent film maker, who makes little-known B movies with titles like Twelve Angry Men and a Baby. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Chump change is a 2004 film written by, directed by and starring Stephen Burrows. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Zoolander is a 2001 comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. ... On the Line (2001) is an American romantic comedy starring Lance Bass and Emmanuelle Chriqui. ... Serving Sara ( 2002) stars Matthew Perry and Elizabeth Hurley. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Teachers Pet is an musical animated film based on the television series of the same name. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Lion King 1½ is an animated film, a part prequel/part midquel (or in-between-quel according to the films teaser trailer) to 1994s The Lion King, made by The Walt Disney Company. ... This article is about the 2007 film. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Heartbreak Kid is a 2007 comedy film and is a remake of the 1972 film of the same name starring Charles Grodin. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Short Subjects

• Shoeshine (1987)
• So You Want to Be an Actor (1993)
• Amy Stiller's Breast (2000)

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See also

• Stiller and Meara
• The Stiller and Meara Show
• Anne Meara
• Ben Stiller
• Amy Stiller
• Seinfeld
• King of Queens

Jerry Stiller (born June 8, 1927) is an American comedian, actor, and father of Ben Stiller. ... Anne Meara (born September 20, 1929) is an American comedian and actress. ... Benjamin Edward Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, actor, film producer and director. ... Amy Stiller (born 1963) is a Jewish American actress. ... Seinfeld is an Emmy Award-winning American sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989 to May 14, 1998, running a total of 9 seasons. ... The King of Queens is an American situation comedy series that debuted in 1998 and is still running as of 2005. ...

References

1. ^ Jerry Stiller Biography (1927-)

External links

• Jerry Stiller at the Internet Movie Database
• The Stiller and Meara Show at Internet Movie Database
• Festivus: The website for the rest of us - Website for Festivus Book to which Stiller wrote foreword, includes Festivus movies, songs, forum and grievances
• Jerry Stiller - Internet Accuracy Project
• Exclusive Jerry Stiller Interview at TrulyHollywood.com (March 21, 2007)
• Stiller and Meara article at talkingcomedy.com