Estelle Harris as Estelle Costanza, George's overbearing mother. (Editor's note: Harris' age varies depending on the source, but her birthday is April 4). It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Youre so worried about your health. George: Oh, uh, just a friend of mine. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. I come home, and find my son treating his body like it was an amusement park! George: Bologna?! Before creating and starring on the series, Jerry Seinfeld had a small role on the TV series Benson and some success as a stand-up comedian. Estelle Costanza: Hey, he only sells them. Born on April 4, 1928, Harris was beloved by legions of fans worldwide and she leaves behind a legacy of belly laughs from unforgettable scenes in the 1990s sitcom, starring Jerry Seinfeld. She was 93. How many times did Jerry clench his fist and say "Newman!" She had stopped pursuing show business when she married in the early 1950s but resumed acting in amateur groups, dinner theater and commercials as her three children grew ("I had to get out of diapers and bottles and blah-blah baby talk," she told People). Viewers of all backgrounds would tell her she was just like their own mothers, Harris often said. Whats the difference if shes not Chinese? Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Frank Costanza: Of course, theyre coming. One co-star in particular on Seinfeld took to Twitter to remember Harris. The character first appeared on the series in 1994, recurring multiple times throughout the series' nine-year run. I really dont. It has been years since Estelle Harris has been on Seinfeld, but this has not stopped the actress from remaining busy in the world of entertainment. (JTA) Estelle Harris, the actress who played George Costanzas mother on the sitcom Seinfeld, died Saturday at the age of 93. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/estelle-harris-actress-seinfeld-toy-story-dies/100962324, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid, Vaping crackdown to include ban on non-prescription imports, Texas gunman on the run. The email will only be created once you click on the "Send Email" button. Before appearing on the show, John O'Hurley had starred in a few made-for-television films such as Billy the Kid and had a role on the television soap Santa Barbara. Kramer: All right, come on Frank. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Estelle Harris attended the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony honoring "Seinfeld" comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara in 2007. Estelle Harris during 6th Annual "Nuts For Mutts" Dog Show and Pet Fair 2007 in Woodland Hills, California. I was duped! We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She is best remembered for her recurring portrayal of the overbearing Estelle Costanza, the mother of George Costanza, on the sitcom "Seinfeld." She is survived by three children, three grandsons and a great grandson. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I dont even need bandages. Tributes poured in for actress Estelle Harris on social media after she died at age 93 on Saturday. She appeared in numerous commercials and episodes of Mad About You, Married With Children and and Law & Order, but she immediately made an impactful debut on Seinfeld, making her debut in the classic Season Four episode The Contest in which the main characters bet on who could hold off masturbating the longest. She seethed over snubbed paella, screeched about George's hanky-panky in the parental bed and laid out the spread for screen husband Frank's idiosyncratic holiday, Festivus. Seinfeld is regarded as one of the best television shows of all time, and the series had a lot going for it. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. George: Ma. I adore you, Estelle. I will cherish knowing Estelle forever. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request.