Cosmo Kramer

Cosmo Kramer, commonly refered to by his last name Kramer, is a fictional character from the US television sitcom Seinfeld (1989-1998). He was played by Michael Richards. Kramer is the wacky neighbor and friend of Jerry Seinfeld. His other friends include George Costanza, Elaine Benes, Newman, Mickey Abbott, and Bob Sacamano.

"A Loathsome Brute"

Kramer has many conflicting personality traits. Described by an artist as "a loathsome brute," he is often shallow, callous, and indifferent. On the other hand, he is often caring and friendly, going out of his way to get his friends to help others and to do the right thing even when they don't want to. Kramer is known for his extreme honesty and lack of tact; in The Nose Job, he tells George's girlfriend that her nose is too big. Instead of being horrified, many of these people end up thanking Kramer for his candor. Kramer never gets into trouble for it, but often his friends do. He also gets his friends into trouble by talking them into things such as parking illegally in a handicapped space (The Handicap Spot) or urinating in a parking garage (The Parking Garage.)

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Kramer is perhaps the most social of the four main characters, and seems to have more friends and associates than any of them. This includes Bob Sacamano, an oft-referred to, but never seen character, as well as Newman, played by Wayne Knight. Although they seem to get into many fights, Newman often participates in many of Kramer's inventions and money-making ideas. Kramer is popular with Jerry's parents: he calls them once a week, and even briefly lives in the same retirement community in Florida as they do. He participates in schemes with George's father, Frank Costanza, such as the invention of a male brassiere.

Related Topics:
Bob Sacamano - Never seen character - Newman - Wayne Knight - Retirement - Florida - Frank Costanza - Brassiere

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Kramer's signature on the show is entering a room sliding in, much like Art Carney's character in The Honeymooners. This reportedly first became a recurring gag when Richards was late for a cue; trying to save the scene, he burst into the room, much to the delight of the audience.

Related Topics:
Art Carney - The Honeymooners

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