Seinfeld (1989) remains one of the greatest comedy series ever. Airing 180 episodes over nine seasons between 1989 and 1998, the show follows a fictionalized Jerry Seinfeld and his life as a stand-up comedian in New York City. Often called a “show about nothing,” instead of having a grandiose story or overdramatic characters, Seinfeld creates humor out of life’s little moments. It simply chronicles the characters’ day-to-day lives and turns every situation into pure comedy, usually by emphasizing its relatability or poking fun at the characters’ reactions to the events around them.
Throughout its run, Seinfeld scored 68 Emmy nominations and took home 10 awards, turning its cast into bona fide stars. Joining Seinfeld in the cast are hilarious actors like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and even comedy legend Jerry Stiller. But what has the Seinfeld cast been up to since the series concluded? Read on to discover every actor’s biggest role since and where you can watch them on Netflix, HBO Max, and more.
Jerry Seinfeld - Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012-2019)
After Seinfeld, Jerry continued acting, though mostly in guest spots on shows. However, he did write and star in 2007’s Bee Movie. But most notably, Seinfeld returned to his stand-up roots, and his most notable role these days is his funny non-scripted series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
In the series, Jerry picks up some of his good friends (including big names like Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, and Margaret Cho) and then drives them around while sipping on coffee. Just like in his show Seinfeld, Jerry creates humor from the conversations he has with his guests, knowing how to bring out the funny side of basically everyone he comes into contact with. The show ran for 11 seasons and is perfect for anyone who loves more impromptu-style talk shows like David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction (2018).
Jason Alexander - Shallow Hal (2001)
In Seinfeld, Jason Alexander plays Jerry’s friend, George Costanza. Since the show’s conclusion, he’s continued acting and has landed numerous guest spots on series like Young Sheldon (2018) and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2019). But aside from Seinfeld, he’s best known for Shallow Hal (2001). In the film, Jack Black plays a total jerk who gets cursed and then can only see women’s inner beauty. Alexander plays his best friend, who can still see women’s outer appearance and is shocked when Hal starts dating a very large woman named Rosie (played by Gwyneth Paltrow in a now-controversial fat suit).
At the time, the movie was seen as inspirational and a step forward for body positivity, since it is all about not judging people by their looks. While certain aspects of the film haven’t aged well, at its core, the movie remains a mostly uplifting story filled with great and relevant humor for our vanity-obsessed society. If you love the vibe of other early 2000s comedies, like Saving Silverman (2001) or Just Friends (2005), you’ll enjoy Shallow Hal.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Veep (2012-2019)
In Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Jerry’s ex-girlfriend and current friend, Elaine. Since her time on the show, the actress has continued to have a booming career, including joining the MCU as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. But she’s best known for her Emmy-winning political satire Veep.
In the series, Louis-Dreyfus plays Vice President Selena Meyer in a dysfunctional Washington DC that sadly seems to feel more real every day. With its great ensemble cast, including Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, and even Clea DuVall, the show is able to take America’s deeply broken political system and turn it into pure comedy. Throughout its seven seasons, Veep earned 68 Emmy nominations, taking home 17 awards, including six consecutive Outstanding Lead Actress awards for Louis-Dreyfus. It’s a great show for anyone who loves politics or for viewers who like shows that skewer America for what it is. Think Bored to Death (2009) and Adults (2025).
Michael Richards - Kirstie (2013-2014)
Michael Richards is best known for starring as Jerry’s loud-mouthed, often aloof neighbor, Kramer. Unfortunately, Richards’ career stalled massively after Seinfeld. In 2006, during a stand-up show, Richards went on a racist rant that just got worse and worse the longer he went… and it was all captured on video. After that, he struggled to find gigs, and the ones he did find were normally with right-wing talk shows and podcasts where he complained about “political correctness.”
His most notable role post-Seinfeld was on the short-lived sitcom Kirstie. Airing on TV Land, the show stars Kirstie Alley as a fading actress trying to reinvent her career. Richards plays her driver in a supporting role, along with Rhea Perlman. After one season the show was cancelled, but it’s a fun watch for anyone who loves those cheesy TV Land original sitcoms like Hot in Cleveland (2010).
Wayne Knight - Jurassic Park (1993)
In Seinfeld, Wayne Knight played the supporting character Newman, Jerry’s hilarious neighbor and nemesis. While Knight has landed other roles since his time on Seinfeld, like the series The Exes (2011) and the film Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025), he’s still best known for Jurassic Park.
In the film, he plays the conniving Dennis Nedry, who has a rather disastrous encounter with a Dilophosaurus after causing the park’s security systems to fail. Jurassic Park is one of those classics that never gets old, and thanks to its excellent robotics and animatronics, the movie still looks absolutely phenomenal after all these years. It’s easily one of Steven Spielberg’s best movies, and it’s perfect for anyone who loves his other hit creature feature, Jaws (1975). It’s also great for fans of dinosaur movies because… honestly, outside of the JP franchise, there really aren't many others.
Jerry Stiller - The King of Queens (1998-2007)
In Seinfeld, Jerry Stiller played Frank Costanza, George’s dad. But in real life, Jerry is the father of another famous funnyman, Ben Stiller. Jerry Stiller’s career began long before Seinfeld, where he appeared on numerous variety shows during the ‘60s and ‘70s. After his time on Seinfeld, Stiller continued landing roles in big projects, like Zoolander (2001) and Hairspray (2007), but he’s best known for playing Arthur Spooner in The King of Queens.
The show stars Kevin James as a husband who works as a delivery driver and lives in Queens with his wife Carrie. Stiller plays Carrie’s father, who ends up moving in with the couple after he burns his house down. Obviously, Stiller and James are hilarious together, and they play perfect opposites, which gives The King of Queens an endless dose of funny friction. It’s also similar to Seinfeld in that it’s a “show about nothing.” The humor comes from the characters’ day-to-day lives, creating almost a cozy vibe about it. That’s probably why shows like Seinfeld and The King of Queens keep airing reruns even decades after they’ve been cancelled. They just make us feel good when we watch them. If you love other sitcoms like Mike and Molly (2010) or The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006), then check out The King of Queens.
Estelle Harris - Toy Story Franchise (1995-Present)
Estelle Harris plays Estelle Costanza, George’s mom. And trust me, the scenes where George, Frank, and Estelle are all together are pure madness in the best way possible. After her time on Seinfeld, Harris continued scoring other supporting roles, like playing Muriel in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005), but she’s best known for voicing Mrs. Potatohead in the Toy Story franchise. She first voiced the role with the character’s introduction in Toy Story 2 (1999) and reprised it for Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 4 (2019), which served as her final role before her death in 2022.
Toy Story is a classic, and for good reason. The film franchise not only created a fun and compelling story about toys that are actually alive, but it’s a seriously powerful and hard-hitting drama. As anyone who has seen the films already knows, Toy Story will make you laugh, but it will also make you cry. Somehow, it manages to strike this perfect balance of emotion that few films can. If you love emotionally-charged animated films like Inside Out 2 (2024) or The Land Before Time (1988), then bring some tissues and get ready for laughs and tears with Toy Story.
