Estelle Harris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Estelle Harris
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Harris at the premiere of Ponyo in June 2009
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Estelle Nussbaum
April 22, 1928 Manhattan, New York, U.S.
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| Died | April 2, 2022 (aged 93) Palm Desert, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, comedienne |
| Years active | 1960s–2019 |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Spouse(s) |
Sy Harris
(m. 1953; d. 2021) |
| Children | 3 |
Estelle Harris (born Estelle Nussbaum; April 22, 1928 – April 2, 2022) was a talented American actress and comedian. She was famous for her funny voice and energetic acting. Many people know her as Estelle Costanza from the TV show Seinfeld. Younger fans will recognize her voice as Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story movies. She also played Muriel on the Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
About Her Life
Estelle Harris was born in New York City, New York on April 22, 1928. Her parents were Issac and Anna Nussbaum. She started her acting career in 1977. Over the years, she appeared in many movies and TV shows.
Estelle was married to Sy Harris. They had three children together. In 2001, Estelle and Sy were in a car accident, but they were lucky and did not get seriously hurt.
Estelle Harris passed away on April 2, 2022, when she was 93 years old. This was just a few weeks before her 94th birthday.
Her Famous Roles
Estelle Harris was known for her unique voice and comedic timing. She brought many characters to life, both on screen and through voice acting.
Voice Acting
One of her most beloved voice roles was Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story film series. She voiced the character in:
- Toy Story 2 (1999)
- Toy Story 3 (2010)
- Toy Story 4 (2019)
She also lent her voice to other animated movies and TV shows, such as:
- Mama Gunda in Tarzan II (2005)
- Audrey in Home on the Range (2004)
- Lula in Dave the Barbarian (2004–2005)
- Mama Lipsky in Kim Possible (2004)
- Sylvester's Mother in The Looney Tunes Show (2011)
Live-Action Roles
Estelle Harris was a familiar face on television. Her most famous role was Estelle Costanza, George Costanza's loud and loving mother, on the hit show Seinfeld from 1992 to 1998.
She also appeared in:
- Muriel in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008)
- Delilah in Married... with Children (1987)
- Old Woman in Star Trek: Voyager (1996)
- Grace Gallagher in Sonny with a Chance (2010)
- Bertha Kristal in the movie CBGB (2013)
Estelle Harris made many people laugh with her memorable performances throughout her long career.
Images for kids
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Harris at the premiere of Ponyo in June 2009
See also
In Spanish: Estelle Harris para niños
