Estella Harris was the voice of many characters.
Estelle was an American actress who had worked in the entertainment industry since the '70s. She was also a stand-up comedian and was recognized for her shrill, piercing voice.
She was most famous for her character of Estelle Constanza, George Costanza's mother, on the hit TV show 'Seinfeld'. In this article, we will look at Estelle Harris' height, age, net worth, biography, and other interesting facts about the actress.
Harris' net worth is believed to have been $5 million. This includes her property, funds, and earnings. Her primary source of revenue was her acting career.
Her earnings per year are unknown.
Estelle Harris stood at the height of 5 ft 2 in (157 cm).
Harris' birthday was on April 22, 1928, making her 93 years old when she passed away on April 2, 2022.
In Manhattan, New York, on April 4, 1928, Estelle Harris was born Estelle Nussbaum. She was the youngest of two girls of Polish Jewish immigrants Anna Nussbaum and Isaac ('Ira'), who had a candy store.
When Estelle was seven years old, she resettled to Tarentum, Pennsylvania, to be closer to her uncle and aunt, who had invited her father to be a worker in their candy store. Her alma mater was Tarentum High School.
In Manhattan, New York, Estelle Harris was born. Her father, Issac Nussbaum, and her mother, Anna Nussbaum, owned a candy shop. Estelle had an older sister.
Estelle met Sy Harris, a window treatment salesman, at a dance in 1952, and the two got married six months later.
The couple had two sons, Eric, born in 1957, and Glen, born in 1961. They also had a daughter, Taryn, who was born in 1964. Glen served as his mother's unofficial manager and is a music promoter, while Eric works as a social worker, and Taryn is a retired Nassau County cop. Harris had three grandchildren as well.
Harris returned to acting after her children entered school, first in amateur shows, then in dinner theater and advertisements.
Harris was born in Port Washington, New York, and grew up there. Before her passing, she resided in West Hollywood, California.
Estelle Harris was well-known for her role on 'Seinfeld' as Estelle Costanza. Her other roles included Muriel ('The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'), Mrs. Potato Head ('Toy Story' franchise), and Mama Gunda ('Tarzan II').
In 1977, Harris made her acting debut in the film 'Looking Up'. Her supporting role as Estelle Costanza on Seinfeld was the role that helped her rise to prominence. In the 'Star Trek: Voyager' season three episode (which was released on October 20, 1996) 'Sacred Ground', she played the old woman, a manifestation of the Nechani spirits.
She performed Mrs. Potato Head's voice in the 'Toy Story' franchise. In 2005, she played Mama Gunda in 'Tarzan II'. On 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody', Harris played Muriel regularly. In 2007, she was seen in Brad Paisley's music video 'Online'. Bertha Kristal, the mother of Hilly Kristal, the founder of CBGB, was played by her in 'CBGB' (2013).
A few of her other voice roles include Lula in 'Dave the Barbarian', Thelma in 'The Proud Family', Mrs. Turtle in 'Mickey Mouse Works', Death's mother in 'Family Guy', Grandma Addams in 'Family Reunion', Aunt Pearl in 'My Giant', and Aunt Bea in 'What's Cooking?'
In the 'American Dad!' episode 'In Country...Club', she was the voice of Marty's wife.
Estelle Harris was nominated in 1998 for an Online Film and Television Association Award for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for 'Seinfeld'.
Estelle Harris provided the voice for Mrs. Potato Head in the 'Toy Story' franchise. In 'Toy Story 2', another actor from 'Seinfeld', Wayne Knight, was featured.
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