| Jerry Stiller Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 8, 1927 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Date of Death | May 11, 2020 |
Jerry Stiller was an American actor and comedian who gained widespread recognition as one-half of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife, Anne Meara. Furthermore, his most notable acting roles were starring as Frank Costanza on the immensely popular sitcom Seinfeld (1993-1998) and as the eccentric Arthur Spooner on the comedy series The King of Queens (1998-2007).
Born Name
Gerald Isaac Stiller
Nick Name
Jerry
Age
He was born on June 8, 1927.
Died
On May 11, 2020, he passed away from natural causes at the age of 92 years in New York City.
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Stiller completed his high school education at Seward Park High School in New York City.
Furthermore, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Drama from Syracuse University in 1950. He also took drama lessons at the HB Studio in Greenwich Village.
Occupation
Actor, Comedian
Family
- Father – William Stiller (Taxi and Bus Driver)
- Mother – Bella Citron
- Siblings – He had 3 younger siblings.
- Others – Christine Taylor (Daughter-in-law) (Actress), Ella Olivia Stiller (Granddaughter) (Ben’s Daughter), Quinlin Dempsey Stiller (Grandson) (Ben’s Son)
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Jerry Stiller’s net worth was $14 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
67 kg or 147.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jerry Stiller had dated –
- Anne Meara (1953-2015) – The Heartbreak Kid (2007) actor met actress and comedienne Anne Meara in 1953 and wed her on September 14, 1954. They became parents to a daughter named Amy Stiller (b. August 9, 1961), who is an actress, and a son named Ben Stiller (b. November 30, 1965), who is one of Hollywood’s top actors and comedians. The couple stayed happily married for more than 60 years until Anne’s death on May 23, 2015.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Short stature
- Thick New York accent
- Frequently played neurotic and oddball characters in comedies
Brand Endorsements
Jerry Stiller had endorsed or promoted brands such as –
- Nissan Pathfinder (Voice) (1998)
- AT&T True USA (1995)
- AOL 9.0 (2003)
- Marriott Hotels (1997)
- Total Cereal (2000)
- Capital One Credit Cards (2010)
- Nike (as Vincent Lombardi) (2006)
- Glad Cling Wrap (2001)
- Pizza Hut (2004)
- Capital One Bank (2011)
- Mitsubishi Electric (2012)
Religion
Judaism
Jerry Stiller Facts
- In a 2002 episode of The King of Queens titled Shrink Wrap, his character Arthur’s father Jerry Spooner was played by his real-life son, Ben Stiller.
- His role as the neurotic Frank Costanza on Seinfeld earned him an Emmy Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series’ in 1997. Furthermore, Stiller won the American Comedy Award for ‘Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series’ in 1998 for the same show.
- Co-incidentally, the series finale episodes of two of his most popular sitcoms, Seinfeld and The King of Queens aired on the same date i.e., on May 14th in 1998 and 2007 respectively.
- Jerry and his wife received a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for television on February 9, 2007. It can be found at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
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