Jerry Stiller

Birth Name:

Gerald Isaac Stiller

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

The New York Friar's Club honored him in 1999 in the highest rated televised event in the history of Comedy Central Network
Was awarded with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is given to the children of immigrants who maintain their families' heritage
Although he usually plays uneducated, blue-collar characters, in real life he holds a degree in drama from Syracuse University, from which he graduated in 1950
Began his career as part of The Compass Players with his wife, Anne Meara, with whom he went on to perform as the comedy duo Stiller and Meara
Made his acting debut in a theater production, "The Silver Whistle․"
Quote: "I can't believe what people say to me on the street, because [of 'Seinfeld'] ․․․ 'Festivus for the rest of us' and 'serenity now' ․․․ here I am [as an actor], getting paid every time somebody opens their mouth to pay me a compliment․"
Quote: "[on working with his son, Ben Stiller] "I was in terror, to be honest with you․ I said, 'My god, that's my kid․ That's the boy I gave a Super 8 camera to when he was like 8 years old․' Now he's a director and he's pushing his father around․""
Has written, starred in and produced award-winning radio commercials with Anne Meara for the wine company Blue Nun
Published a memoir called "Married to Laughter: A Love Story Featuring Anne Meara" in 2000

1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1998American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series:Winner
1998OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2008Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2016Festival Award - Best Actor in a Short:Nominated

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