Estelle Harris

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Biography

As Estelle Costanza on the now iconic sitcom, "Seinfeld" (NBC, 1989-1998), Harris was the tart-tongued mother of George Costanza (Jason Alexander) who hurled shrieks and insults at her aimless New Yorker son who never seemed to do anything right. She had a very distinct high-pitched voice that lent itself perfectly to portraying shrill relatives in films like "Playing Mona Lisa" (2000) and "Out to Sea" (1997), as well as bringing to life …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

April 4, 1932

Career Milestones

1993

Played Shelley Long's receptionist on series "Good Advice" (CBS)

1992

Had recurring role as Mrs. Costanza, George's mother, on the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld"

1986

Early TV appearance on episode of "Night Court"

1984

Had small role in "Once Upon a Time in America"

1977

Had early film role in "Looking Up"

Worked in dinner theatre and TV commercials while raising three children

Raised in Pennsylvania and Brooklyn, NY