Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller was a versatile American actor and comedian known for his roles in television and film. He gained fame for his portrayal of Frank Costanza on the iconic sitcom 'Seinfeld' and as Arthur Spooner on 'The King of Queens.' Stiller's distinctive voice and comedic... Read More
Known for
Zoolander (2001)
Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this...
The Lion King 1½ (2004)
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney...
The Heartbreak Kid (1993)
Christina (Claudia Karvan) is a school teacher from a wealthy Greek-Australian background, engaged to a lawyer and content with the traditional course of her...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is LostBen Stiller tells the story of his parents—comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara—exploring their impact on popular culture and... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2016 |
Zoolander: Super ModelRidiculously good-looking superheroes Derek Zoolander and Hansel defend people from the dark forces of the fashion world. |
Maury Ballstein (voice) | |
| 2016 |
Zoolander 2Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business. |
Maury Ballstein | |
| 2015 |
Deli ManEvery story needs a brave and trustworthy guide, and Deli Man's is the effusive and charming Ziggy Gruber, a third-generation... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Simpler TimesHarry, a recently widowed man in his golden years, has just moved in with his daughter and son-in-law. On his... |
Harry | |
| 2014 |
How Murray Saved ChristmasOne-hour animated special surrounding a surly deli owner Murray Weiner, who is forced to step into Santa's shoes for one... |
Murray Weiner (voice) | |
| 2014 |
Planes: Fire & RescueWhen world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift... |
Harvey (voice) | |
| 2014 |
I Am DivineHarris Glenn Milstead, aka Divine (1945-1988) was the ultimate outsider turned underground hero. Spitting in the face of the status... |
Self (archive) | |
| 2013 |
CousinsAfter suffering a stroke, Danny Gordon is invited by his cousin Charlie to move into his home. The two have... |
Charlie Gordon | |
| 2012 |
Excuse Me for LivingA charming, suicidal druggie must obey his rehab-clinic's demand to lead a seniors men's group or face incarceration and lose... |
Morty | |
| 2012 |
Foodfight!The evil Brand X joins a supermarket that becomes a city after closing time. |
General X (voice) | |
| 2011 |
Swinging with the FinkelsA suburban couple decide to spice up their lives by swinging with another couple. |
Mr. Winters | |
| 2010 |
Fish HooksThis inventive animated comedy series, set inside a giant fish tank in Bud's Pet Shop, presents high school life as... |
Principal Stickler (voice) | |
| 2010 |
Fish HooksThis inventive animated comedy series, set inside a giant fish tank in Bud's Pet Shop, presents high school life as... |
Principal Stickler | |
| 2009 |
Celebrity Ghost StoriesCompelling, surprising and downright spooky — celebrities share their real-life personal encounters with the paranormal in each one-hour special. From... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
MercyMercy is a medical drama which aired on NBC from September 23, 2009 to May 12, 2010. The series initially... |
Joe Thalberg | |
| 2009 |
The Good WifeAlicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and... |
Judge Felix Afterman | |
| 2009 |
Ice DreamsFourteen years after a tragic accident, former Olympian figure skater Amy Clayton agrees to coach a young student. In doing... |
Skipper | |
| 2007 |
The Heartbreak KidEddie, the 40-year-old confirmed bachelor finally says "I do" to the beautiful and sexy Lila. But during their honeymoon in... |
Doc | |
| 2007 |
HairsprayPleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show -... |
Mr. Pinky | |
| 2007 |
Head CaseMeet Therapist Dr Elizabeth Goode. She's brash, unconventional, judgmental, but undeniably thriving as the "it" therapist to Hollywood's maladjusted elite.... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Wonder Pets!When school ends for the day, Linny, Tuck and Ming-Ming -- an animated trio of classroom pets -- morph into... |
Old White Mouse (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to CosmoA look at how comedian Kenny Kramer inspired the character Cosmo Kramer from Seinfeld. |
Self | |
| 2004 |
The Lion King 1½Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel... |
Uncle Max (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyIt's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about... |
Man in Bar (uncredited) | |
| 2004 |
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5Timon and Pumbaa have Timon's Ma and Uncle Max for their new virtual safari. |
Uncle Max (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Behind the Legend: TimonA look at Timon |
Uncle Max (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Teacher's PetMeet Spot, a clever little dog with big dreams of becoming a real boy. When Spot finds out that a... |
Pretty Boy (voice) | |
| 2002 |
Serving SaraWhen Sara is served divorce papers while she is in New York, she is stunned. Not about to lose the... |
Milton the Cop | |
| 2002 |
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love StoriesA look at one hundred years of romance in American cinema. |
Self | |
| 2001 |
On the LineKevin has everything going for him, but his lifelong lack of confidence keeps him from recognizing love and happiness --... |
Nathan | |
| 2001 |
ZoolanderClear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters... |
Maury Ballstein | |
| 2000 |
The IndependentA notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a... |
Morty Fineman | |
| 2000 |
Teacher's PetTired of being a dog, Spot the Dog disguises himself as a boy named Scott and goes to school! With... |
Pretty Boy (voice) | |
| 2000 |
My 5 WivesA three times divorced real estate tycoon who thought he was through with love gets more then he bargained for... |
Don Giovanni | |
| 2000 |
Chump ChangeA failed Hollywood actor returns to his home town in Wisconsin and reminisces about his life in L.A. to a... |
The Colonel | |
| 1999 |
The SuburbansThe Suburbans, a one-hit-wonder new wave band from the '80s, reunite at their bassist's wedding, where a promising young record... |
Speedo Silverberg | |
| 1999 |
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry StillerThe annual roast of the Friars Club, a fraternal organization for comedians, is a big honor - and yet can... |
Self | |
| 1999 |
Secret of the AndesCusi is a 20th century Incan boy who lives in a high mountain valley with an old llama herder named... |
Dr. Golfisch | |
| 1999 |
A Fish in the BathtubA forty-year marriage begins to unravel when the husband brings home a pet fish that he wants to keep in... |
Sam | |
| 1999 |
CrashboxThe outrageously insane game show that features brain-teasers and puzzles that kids can play interactively. |
Unknown character | |
| 1998 |
The King of QueensLife’s good for deliveryman Doug Heffernan, until his newly widowed father-in-law, Arthur, moves in with him and his wife Carrie.... |
Arthur Spooner | |
| 1998 |
Hollywood SquaresOn September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production... |
Self - Panelist | |
| 1998 |
HerculesFollow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of... |
Eagle (voice) | |
| 1998 |
A Rat's TaleMonty is a young cute rat in a rat world living beneath the streeets of Manhattan. When exterminator Dollart gets... |
Prof. Plumpingham | |
| 1997 |
The DeliAn enchanting slice-of-life comedy about a hard luck gambler who gets in over his head when he starts putting his... |
Petey Cheesecake | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Subway StoriesAn anthology of 10 stories depicting real-life incidents of subway riders in New York City, which range from compassion and... |
Old Man (segment "The 5:24") | |
| 1997 |
Camp StoriesA man named David Katz remembers the formative summer he spent as a kid in an Orthodox Jewish summer camp. |
Schlomo | |
| 1997 |
StagAn accidental death at a bachelor party spurs a night of shooting, kidnapping and murder in the host's home. |
Ted | |
| 1995 |
Deadly GamesDeadly Games is an American comedy action sci fi show that appeared on UPN as part of its 1995 season.... |
Phil Cullen | |
| 1995 |
Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in DangerAn urgent plea to protect creatures from man's insensitivity and greed. The program offers clear explanations of why the survival... |
Unknown character | |
| 1995 |
HeavyweightsCamp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable... |
Harvey Bushkin | |
| 1994 |
Touched by an AngelMonica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads... |
Maury Salt | |
| 1994 |
BaseballThe history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those... |
Various (voice) | |
| 1994 |
BaseballThe history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those... |
(voice) | |
| 1993 |
Tracey Ullman Takes on New YorkTracey Ullman and her wacky cast of characters take a bite out of the Big Apple. |
Theatrical Producer | |
| 1993 |
The PickleHarry Stone always dreamed of making "The Great American Movie." Instead, he made "The Pickle" - a teenage sci-fi flick... |
Phil Hirsch | |
| 1993 |
Homicide: Life on the StreetAn American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit. |
McGonnigal | |
| 1992 |
The Larry Sanders ShowComic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure... |
Jerry Stiller | |
| 1991 |
Highway to HellCharlie and Rachel run away from home to get married in Las Vegas. But they get attacked by a zombie... |
Desk Cop | |
| 1991 |
Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No RulesThree short stories about women & men relationship. |
Irving | |
| 1991 |
The Sunset GangThree stories about the Jewish elderly in Florida: in "Yiddish," a man and a woman, both married to others, form... |
Seymour Shapiro (segment "The Detective") | |
| 1990 |
Little VegasQuirky serio-comedy about the unusual residents of a desert trailer park that mobsters want to turn into a gambling mecca. |
Sam | |
| 1990 |
Law & OrderIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects... |
Sam Pokras | |
| 1990 |
Law & OrderIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects... |
Michael Tobis | |
| 1990 |
FreefallYuppie corporate attorney Emily is fed up with both her job and her man. A burned-out fellow attorney bucking for... |
Emily's Father | |
| 1990 |
Sweet 15Nothing is more important to Mexican-American Marta Delacruz than her quinceanera -- the traditional 15th birthday celebration that symbolically ushers... |
Mr. Waterman | |
| 1990 |
Pair of JokersA tender showbiz saga about an aging Borscht Belter who passes the mantle to a younger comic who is about... |
Scully Wexler | |
| 1989 |
SeinfeldA stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in... |
Frank Costanza | |
| 1989 |
That's AdequateThis mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on... |
Sid Lane | |
| 1988 |
TattingersTattingers is an American comedy-drama series that aired by the NBC television network as part of its 1988 fall lineup.... |
Sid Wilbur | |
| 1988 |
MonstersMonsters is a syndicated horror anthology series which originally ran from 1988 to 1991 and reran on the Sci-Fi Channel... |
Victor | |
| 1988 |
In the Heat of the NightIn the Heat of the Night is an American television series based on the motion picture and novel of the... |
Rabbi Feldman | |
| 1988 |
Hairspray'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a... |
Wilbur Turnblad | |
| 1987 |
NadineHairdresser Nadine Hightower wants to retrieve the risqué photos she once posed for, but when she visits the photographer at... |
Raymond Escobar | |
| 1987 |
Hot PursuitHigh school student Dan Bartlett misses the plane he was supposed to be on with his rich girlfriend and her... |
Victor Honeywell | |
| 1987 |
The Hustler of MoneyA veteran bowling hustler tries to teach a young hotshot the finer points of playing the game for money. |
Stu | |
| 1987 |
ShoeshineDuring a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a young Wall Street investment banker and an old shoeshine man begin... |
Father | |
| 1986 |
L.A. LawL.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986,... |
Nat Pincus | |
| 1986 |
Seize the DayTommy Wilhelm is a salesman. An honest, hard-working guy who has lost his job, his girlfriend, and left part of... |
Dr. Tamkin | |
| 1986 |
The McGuffinPaul Hatcher has a habit of spying on the neighbors across the way, something that gets him into deep trouble.... |
Marty de Reske | |
| 1985 |
The EqualizerRobert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting... |
Brahms | |
| 1985 |
Screen TwoSeries of single made-for-television dramas. |
Marty de Reske | |
| 1984 |
Murder, She WroteAn unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases. |
Lt. Birnbaum | |
| 1984 |
Tales from the DarksideTales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual... |
Luther Mandrake | |
| 1983 |
Reading RainbowJourney to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from... |
Dinosaur Comedian (voice) | |
| 1983 |
The Other WomanAfter losing his wife of 28 years in a skiing accident, widower Lou Chadway (Hal Linden) falls for and marries... |
Mel Binns | |
| 1983 |
Amanda'sAmanda's is an American sitcom inspired by the 1970s British sitcom Fawlty Towers. Amanda's aired on ABC from 10 February... |
Sal Malzone | |
| 1982 |
American PlayhouseAmerican Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. |
Sam Rosenbloom | |
| 1981 |
Simon & SimonA.J. Simon is a polished fellow with a taste for classic cars and tailored suits. Rick Simon is his less... |
Unknown character | |
| 1981 |
Madame XThrown out of her home by a jealous husband, a woman sinks into degradation. Twenty years later, she is charged... |
Burt Orland | |
| 1980 |
Those Lips, Those EyesA small-town star helps a young apprentice land the girl of his dreams. |
Mr. Shoemaker | |
| 1979 |
Archie Bunker's PlaceArchie Bunker's Place is an American sitcom originally broadcast on the CBS network, conceived in 1979 as a spin-off and... |
Unknown character | |
| 1979 |
Hart to HartWealthy couple Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, a self-made millionaire and his journalist wife, moonlight as amateur detectives. |
Myron Finkle | |
| 1979 |
Time ExpressTime Express was a short-lived American fantasy TV series, broadcast April–May 1979 on CBS and later syndicated. The series was... |
Unknown character | |
| 1977 |
Dick Clark's Good Old DaysDick Clark reviews popular music of the '50s and '60s. |
Unknown character | |
| 1977 |
The Love BoatPassengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their... |
Tony Vitelli | |
| 1977 |
The Love BoatPassengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their... |
Bud Hanrahan | |
| 1977 |
Nasty HabitsIn a Philadelphia convent, two nuns battle it out to be elected to the position of head abbess, and neither... |
P.R. Priest | |
| 1976 |
AliceAlice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The... |
Unknown character | |
| 1976 |
The RitzTo escape from a mobster, businessman Gaetano Proclo orders a cab driver to take him to a place where he... |
Carmine Vespucci | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Stu (uncredited) | |
| 1975 |
Joe and SonsJoe and Sons is a short-lived television series broadcast on CBS from September 9, 1975 to January 13, 1976. It... |
Gus Duzik | |
| 1974 |
Airport 1975When an in-flight collision incapacitates the pilots of an airplane bound for Los Angeles, stewardess Nancy Pryor is forced to... |
Sam | |
| 1974 |
The Taking of Pelham One Two ThreeIn New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question... |
Lt. Rico Patrone | |
| 1974 | Unknown character | ||
| 1972 |
The Paul Lynde ShowThe Paul Lynde Show is an American sitcom that aired on ABC. The series stars Paul Lynde and aired from... |
Barney Dickerson | |
| 1971 |
Great PerformancesThe best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical... |
Mechanic | |
| 1971 |
A Memory of Two MondaysWorkers in an auto parts warehouse in 1933 New York City inhabit a bleak, dead-end world in the depths of... |
Mechanic | |
| 1970 |
The Flip Wilson ShowThe Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17,... |
Self | |
| 1970 |
Lovers and Other StrangersMike Vecchio and Susan Henderson are preparing for their upcoming wedding. However, they seem to be the only two people... |
Jim | |
| 1969 |
Love, American StyleAn anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in anywhere from one, two, three,... |
Leonard Ferguson | |
| 1969 |
Love, American StyleAn anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in anywhere from one, two, three,... |
Harry | |
| 1969 |
The Courtship of Eddie's FatherThe Courtship of Eddie's Father is an American television sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which... |
Mr. Landon | |
| 1969 |
The Courtship of Eddie's FatherThe Courtship of Eddie's Father is an American television sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which... |
Paul Sterling | |
| 1968 |
That's LifeThat's Life is a musical comedy series that appeared on the ABC television network in 1968–69, starring Robert Morse and... |
Self | |
| 1967 |
The Carol Burnett ShowThe Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner,... |
Self | |
| 1965 |
HullabalooHullabaloo is an American musical variety series that ran on NBC from January 12, 1965 through August 29, 1966. Similar... |
Self | |
| 1964 |
Linus the LionheartedLinus the Lionhearted is an American animated television series featuring a main character of the same name. The character was... |
Unknown character | |
| 1963 |
The Danny Kaye ShowThe Danny Kaye Show is an American variety show hosted by Danny Kaye that aired on CBS from 1963 to... |
Self | |
| 1962 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from... |
Self | |
| 1962 | Self | ||
| 1961 |
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in... |
Self - Co-Host | |
| 1961 |
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in... |
Self | |
| 1961 |
The DefendersThe Defenders is an American courtroom drama series . It starred E. G. Marshall and Robert Reed as father-and-son defense... |
Sergeant Wysenski | |
| 1958 |
Kraft Music HallKraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the... |
Self | |
| 1956 |
Tony AwardsThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway... |
Self - Audience Member | |
| 1953 |
General Electric TheaterGeneral Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television.... |
Harold | |
| 1948 |
Lamp Unto My FeetLamp Unto My Feet is an American religious television program that was produced by CBS and broadcast on Sunday mornings... |
Unknown character | |
| 1948 |
Lamp Unto My FeetLamp Unto My Feet is an American religious television program that was produced by CBS and broadcast on Sunday mornings... |
Candide | |
| 1948 |
Studio OneAn American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC.... |
Sergeant Joe Capriotti | |
| 1948 |
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948... |
Self |
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Got a question about Jerry Stiller?
Jerry Stiller is best known for his roles as Frank Costanza in 'Seinfeld' and Arthur Spooner in 'The King of Queens.' His performances in these shows made him a household name.
Jerry Stiller received a nomination for a Tony Award in 1964. He was also honored with a Screen Actors Guild Award for his ensemble work in 'Seinfeld.'
Jerry Stiller's first film was 'The Court Jester' in 1956, where he had a minor role. He later gained more recognition in various television and film projects.
Some of Jerry Stiller's successful films include 'Zoolander,' 'Heavyweights,' and 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.' His comedic roles often stood out in ensemble casts.
Jerry Stiller was married to actress Anne Meara for over 60 years until her passing in 2015. They had two children, Ben Stiller and Amy Stiller, both of whom are in the entertainment industry.
Jerry Stiller's estimated net worth was around $10 million at the time of his passing, primarily from his successful career in television and film.
Jerry Stiller achieved several milestones, including iconic television roles and a successful comedy career alongside his wife, Anne Meara. He became a staple in American comedy.
Jerry Stiller contributed to comedy through his work in television, film, and as part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara. His unique style and timing influenced many comedians.