Which actor played the Soup Nazi on 'Seinfeld'?

The actor who played the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld was Larry Thomas. He portrayed the severe soup vendor, whose signature command—“No soup for you!”—became one of the show’s most recognizable catchphrases.

Thomas’s character was named Yev Kassem in the series finale, where he appears as a witness against Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer. The role first appeared in the season-seven episode “The Soup Nazi,” which was inspired by Al Yeganeh, the demanding proprietor of Soup Kitchen International in New York City.

Thomas was born Laurence Tomashoff and reportedly auditioned in character, helping him win the part. His performance earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 1996. A common mix-up is confusing the fictional Soup Nazi with Yeganeh, the real soup vendor who inspired the character; Yeganeh did not play the role.