Jerry Stiller
Gerald Isaac Stiller (June 8, 1927 – May 11, 2020) was an American actor and comedian. He spent many years as part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife, Anne Meara, to whom he was married for over 60 years until her death in 2015. Stiller saw a late-career resurgence starting in 1993, playing George Costanza's father Frank on the sitcom Seinfeld, a part which earned him an Emmy nomination. The year Seinfeld went off the air, Stiller began his role as the eccentric Arthur Spooner o
Stiller appeared together with his son Ben Stiller in films such as Zoolander, Heavyweights, Hot Pursuit, The Heartbreak Kid, and Zoolander 2. He also performed voice-over work for films and television, including The Lion King 1½ and Planes: Fire and Rescue. In his later career, Stiller became known for portraying grumpy and eccentric characters who were nevertheless beloved.
Born
Jun 08, 1927
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
May 11, 2020
Known For
Acting
Movies
66 acting
1 crew
Popularity
1.9
Known For
The Lion King 1½
2004
as Uncle Max (voice)
Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014
as Harvey (voice)
Zoolander
2001
as Maury Ballstein
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
as Man in Bar (uncredited)
Zoolander 2
2016
as Maury Ballstein
The Heartbreak Kid
2007
as Doc
Hairspray
2007
as Mr. Pinky
Hairspray
1988
as Wilbur Turnblad
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1974
as Rico Patrone
Heavyweights
1995
as Harvey Bushkin
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