Which actress played George Costanza’s mother, Estelle?

“Which actress played George Costanza’s mother, Estelle?” — Estelle Harris played Estelle Costanza.

Harris became widely known for portraying George’s loud, anxious, and intensely opinionated mother on Seinfeld. Estelle Costanza’s frequent clashes with her husband Frank and her anxious concern about George made her one of the show’s most recognizable recurring characters.

Harris was born Estelle Nussbaum in New York City in 1928. Before her television success, she worked in theater and appeared in national commercials. Her Seinfeld role helped establish her as a distinctive character performer, especially known for her emphatic delivery and famously shrill comic voice.

She also voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story films, giving her another major pop-culture role. A common mix-up is confusing the character’s name with the actress’s: both are named Estelle, but Costanza is the fictional character and Harris is the performer.