Jerry Stiller, actor and comedian and father to Ben Stiller, has died. He was 92.
Ben Stiller confirmed his father’s death on Monday, writing on Twitter: “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes.
“He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
After a long career performing in comedy routines, appearing on Broadway and guest starring in TV series, Stiller became known for his role on Seinfeld as Frank Constanza and as Leah Remini’s father on The King of Queens.
Jerry appeared in 26 Seinfeld episodes as the father of George, from 1993-98, with Estelle Harris playing his wife Estelle.
Stiller was Emmy-nominated in 1997 for his work on the show.
Although known as a comedian, he was also a serious dramatic actor with a long history on Broadway.
Long before Stiller became known for his appearances on Seinfeld and The King of Queens, Stiller and his wife, Anne Meara, were a top comedy act in the 1960s, appearing 36 times on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Stiller and Meara shared a star on the Hollywood Walk in Fame, awarded in 2007.
