Seinfeld Characters
Have you ever wondered why Kramer is spastic? Why George Costanza is so charmingly insecure? And, why Elaine is such a loveable nut? Jerry Seinfeld couldn't have picked better, funnier friends than the Seinfeld gang. As our voice of reason, Jerry offers us a glimpse into the misadventures of New York City, 30-something life. When you need to be the Seinfeld expert, come see us. Here you'll get all the answers you're looking for about Seinfeld characters, dynamics, idiosyncrasies and more. Everything you ever wanted to know about the characters of Seinfeld—Elaine, Costanza, Cosmo Kramer, and Jerry—are right here at your fingertips. Enjoy!
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Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld played a self-absorbed, loveable 30-something comedian living on Manhattan. He was just another quirky, charming comic showing promise on the New York City circuit. Seinfeld’s knack for the idiotic made audiences across the globe fall in love... Read more
Cosmo Kramer
Seinfeld would be simply incomplete without our beloved Kramer. While Cosmo Kramer is arguably the craziest of the Seinfeld bunch, he brings a great deal of quirk, lovability, and interest to the show’s premise. Funny, eccentric and wild... Read more
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George Costanza
Mr. Self-loathing himself, George Costanza, while vulnerable and slightly neurotic, is still a loveable and necessary part of the Seinfeld series... Read more
Elaine Benes
Elaine Benes, the world’s favorite nut, provides the feminine balance, the female introspective, and the womanly voice in a world full of men. Elaine hangs with the guys; she’s one... Read more
Newman
Hello, Newman. If there’s one person Seinfeld fans love to hate, it’s Jerry’s comical, bizarre, distrustful nemesis Newman. Created as Jerry’s arch-rival... Read more
The Soup Nazi
The Soup Nazi is one of Seinfeld’s most popular and acclaimed episodes. Strict, uncouth, yet surprisingly lovable, the Soup Nazi steals the show with his.... Read more
David Puddy
First appearing as Elaine’s love interest in the episode “The Fusilli Jerry”, David Puddy was a reoccurring character that continued to reappear throughout Seinfeld.... Read more
George Steinbrenner
George Steinbrenner acted as George Costanza’s boss while employed for the Yankees. In this role, Steinbrenner was just as quirky as the rest of the Seinfeld... Read more
Other minor characters
In addition to Seinfeld’s main characters, the supporting cast was equally sparkling and added a great dynamic to the show and the storyline. Each brought a wealth of quirk... Read more