Jerry Stiller, father of Ben Stiller and 'Seinfeld' actor, dead at 92

, replacing John Randolph in the role. Randolph's only appearance as Frank Costanza, the season 4 episode"The Handicap Spot," was eventually re-shot when"Seinfeld" came to syndication in 1995, with Stiller replacing him in the reruns.

Stiller's turn as Frank Costanza, and his character's"halting way of speaking," became a sitcom classic, spawning catchphrases like"Serenity Now!" and bringing to life Seinfeld writer Daniel O'Keefe's troubling family Christmas replacement, Festivus. Jerry Stiller's Emmy-nominated Seinfeld run also led him to a role on"The King of Queens" from 1998-2007 as Arthur Spooner, the father-in-law of star Kevin James' Doug Heffernan.Stiller began his career as a dramatic actor, logging roles in films such as"The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" and others.

Saw an article saying 'actor in Hairspray'. Like who the fawk remembers that crap movie? RIP bud, will always be one of my favorites!

Ben Stiller told me in 1994 that Jerry was a regular dad at home, but intense on the set of Seinfeld. JerryStiller Seinfeld festivus GeorgeCostanza frankcostanza ripJerryStiller

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Rest easy. Truly funny man. Will be missed.

Sorry for the loss. A brilliant actor

Sad day...

Sorry for your loss

Sad loss.. God bless

Sueen9 He brought so much joy to so many people. RIP Jerry

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RIP

He was a comedy genius. The outtakes from this Seinfeld scene alone are pure gold, Jerry. Sending love to the Stiller family ♥️ RIPJerryStiller

Wow what a loss....

May he rest in peace! Gone but never forgotten! ❤ Legend

Serenity... Now...

RIP.

RIP

Arthur Spooner on King of Queens. He was brilliant.

Not into his shtick RIP Mr. Gerald Stiller

Condolences Ben

RIP Jerry Stiller

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