Jerry Stiller Acted in Many Roles
From the Hollywood screen to the small screen, he had done it all. Jerry will always be known for his role as Frank Costanza, George’s father on Seinfeld. Here are five of his most memorable moments on the show…
Festivus for the Rest of Us
Frank Costanza struck a chord with viewers in this episode because many people could relate to his role as almost everyone has crazy parents. Not every parent invents fake holidays, but they will do cringy things to embarrass us that will haunt us forever. Festivus is described by Frank in the episode, and viewers had their own religious experience watching Jerry Stiller play Frank. With the pole, the cassette tapes, and the grievances, it’s definitely an episode and acting style to remember.
Serenity Now
Frank Costanza was always known for his anger. Jerry Stiller never failed when it came to his comedic rage, and it always resulted in laughter. As he was attempting to control his temper in this episode, he was instructed to say the words, “serenity now” whenever he felt his rage building up. Instead of calming him down, the words are typically bellowed out in a dramatic fashion.
The Food Poisoning Scene
Frank has a dysfunctional marriage, which was relatable to many viewers. Frank and Estelle were that older couple that always argued. As he was telling the story about the time he had poisoned his regiment, he triggered his PTSD, which captured both Frank and Jerry Stiller’s genius. He shouts at Estelle — in a way that sounds like he ripped his esophagus — that her food sucks.
Frank vs. The Seinfeld’s
The rivalry between Morty Seinfeld and Frank Costanza is a fan favorite. Even though the two families seemed to have a lot in common, the Seinfelds would always think they were just a little bit better than the Costanzas.