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Estelle Harris

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Estelle Harris was an actress best known for playing Estelle Costanza, George’s mother, on “Seinfeld” from 1992 to 1998.

• Died: April 2, 2022
• Details of death: Died at her home in Palm Desert, California at the age of 93.
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TV and movies

Playing opposite Jerry Stiller (1927–2020) as her “Seinfeld” husband, Harris created a screechy, overbearing mother who raised a neurotic son in George. Harris also had notable roles as a voice actress, including Mrs. Potato Head in the “Toy Story” series and Mama Lipsky on “Kim Possible.” Her movies include “Stand and Deliver” (1988), “My Giant” (1998), and “CBGB” (2013). On TV, she made appearances on dozens of shows, including “Law & Order,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” ”ER,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Commercials

Early in Harris’ acting career, she got work in commercials – her commercial spots in the 1980s had her singing the Handi-Wrap jingle, admitting to her late mother that she used SOS Pads instead of Brillo, and admiring a Cabbage Patch Kid’s fur coat. Later in life, she promoted Iams pet food.

Harris on “Seinfeld”

“I have fond memories. I think that the show was the best sitcom ever, and still is.” —from a 2012 interview with KiSS 92.5

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June 18, 2022


Estelle Harris loved all of her character work...Out to Sea, Seinfeld and more...

I met her at a SAG event many years ago, Sweet as Pie...

She played the Mother to (the neurotic penny pincher George Constanza) on Seinfeld

"Oh that Loyd Braun he is Something"!!!....

"George, your cousin Shelly is Talking to you"...

"Jerry, why don't you give these bologna sandwiches to someone in your building"....

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful actress and woman Ms. Estelle Harris fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. We will miss Ms. Estelle Harris' presence and her many contributions to her community. Ms. Estelle Harris was an actress best known for playing Estelle Costanza, George’s mother, on “Seinfeld” from 1992 to 1998. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your life was touched by...

My condolences.

Playing opposite Jerry Stiller (1927-2020) as her "Seinfeld" husband, Harris created a screechy, overbearing mother who raised a neurotic son in George. Harris also had notable roles as a voice actress, including Mrs. Potato Head in the "Toy Story" series and Mama Lipsky on "Kim Possible." Her movies include "Stand and Deliver" (1988), "My Giant" (1998), and "CBGB" (2013). On TV, she made appearances on dozens of shows, including "Law & Order," "Star Trek: Voyager," "ER," and "Curb Your...

To Estelle Harris, You were a very talented actress. You made me laugh. My prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa Weiner

Estelle Harris will be missed as Agnes in Episode: "The Case of the Swami Scam" of 1990 Mathnet!

Thank you for the laughs. May you rest in peace.

What a funny lady! Our sincere condolences to the Harris family. May the God or comfort provide you the strength to cope with your loss.