Jerry Stiller: Frank Costanza on Seinfeld and Comedy Great Dies at 92

Jerry Stiller was an American actor and comedian, best known for playing the explosive Frank Costanza on Seinfeld and Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens. Born on June 8, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York City, he studied speech and drama at Syracuse University.

Stiller formed the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife, Anne Meara, in the 1960s, and they performed regularly on The Ed Sullivan Show. He played Frank Costanza from 1993 to 1998, earning an Emmy nomination, and Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens from 1998 to 2007. His film credits included Hairspray (1988), Zoolander (2001) and The Heartbreak Kid (2007).

Stiller and Meara shared a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007. They were married from 1954 until her death in 2015, and their children are actor Ben Stiller and actress Amy Stiller. He died of natural causes at his home in Manhattan on May 11, 2020, at age 92. Remembered for his explosive energy and his love of his wife, he made "Serenity now!" a catchphrase.

Achievements: Stiller and Meara comedy duo (1960s), played Frank Costanza on Seinfeld (1993-1998), played Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens (1998-2007), shared a Walk of Fame star (2007).

Birth: June 8, 1927 - Brooklyn, New York City.

Profession: Actor and comedian.

Interesting Facts: The Festivus holiday from Seinfeld was introduced by his character, Frank Costanza. His son Ben directed him in Zoolander.