Jerry Stiller

Jerry Stiller (born June 8, 1927) is an American comedian and actor.

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June 8 - 1927 - American - Comedian - Actor

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He was born in New York, New York, the only child of New York-born William Stiller and Russian Jewish immigrant Bella Citrin. Stiller's paternal grandparents were Austrian Jewish immigrants.

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New York - New York - Russian - Jewish - Austrian

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After some time spent as a stock actor, Stiller first became nationally known as half of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara. His partner, Anne Meara, was also his wife, and the pair brought many of their real-life relationship foibles to bear on their often-improvised comedy routines. After some years honing the act, Stiller and Meara became regulars on The Ed Sullivan Show and other TV programs. In real life, Stiller and Meara are also noted for their enduring marriage of over 40 years.

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Stiller and Meara - Anne Meara - Improvised - The Ed Sullivan Show

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Stiller continued to perform and write through the decades, often in television guest roles as well as occasional dramatic appearances on television and stage. In the 1990s his career had a resurgence as he had a recurring role in the situation comedy Seinfeld, as Frank Costanza, from 1993 to 1998.

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1990s - Situation comedy - Seinfeld - Frank Costanza - 1993 - 1998

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Stiller currently plays the very similar character of Arthur Spooner in another situation comedy, The King of Queens.

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Arthur Spooner - The King of Queens

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Stiller and Meara are the parents of the actor Ben Stiller (with whom he co-starred in the movie Zoolander) and the actress Amy Stiller.

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Ben Stiller - Zoolander - Amy Stiller

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Stiller appears in the intro and outro in the Rush 30th Anniversary Tour.

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Outro - Rush

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