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Jerry Stiller was a voice actor, comedian and screenwriter, born on June 8, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Jerry Stiller died on May 11, 2020, aged 92. Schooling on record includes Seward Park High School and Syracuse University. Listed accolades include Ellis Island Medal of Honor and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Jerry Stiller is my favorite proof that show business rewards persistence. He spent decades grinding through the comedy circuit with his wife Anne Meara, then found his defining role as Frank Costanza on Seinfeld in his late sixties, an age when most performers are winding down. That volcanic, shouting delivery should not have been lovable, yet somehow it always was; there was genuine warmth underneath the rage. I also love that his marriage lasted over sixty years in an industry that devours relationships, and that his son Ben carried the comedic torch forward. A late bloomer, a family man, and a Brooklyn original. I miss him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Stiller
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・スティラー
- Reading
- じぇりー・すてぃらー
- Born
- June 8, 1927 – May 11, 2020
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / comedian / screenwriter / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Seward Park High School
- University
- Syracuse University
Awards & achievements
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Stiller born?
Born June 8, 1927.
When did Jerry Stiller die?
Died May 11, 2020, aged 92.
Where was Jerry Stiller from?
Jerry Stiller was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Jerry Stiller do?
Jerry Stiller worked as actor, voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, film actor.
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