Born Name:  Estelle Nussbaum

Born Date:  April 22, 1928

Born Place:  New York City

Died Date:  April 2, 2022

Died Place:  Palm Desert, California

Occupations:  Actress, comedian

Brief Biography:  Estelle Harris was best known for her iconic role as the shrill, overbearing Estelle Costanza on Seinfeld (1992–1998) and as the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise. Renowned for her distinctive, grating voice, she was a prolific character actress in sitcoms, animation, and commercials, amassing over 100 credits.

Early Life and Career:
Birth: Born in Manhattan, New York, to Polish-Jewish immigrant parents who owned a candy store.
Upbringing: Raised in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from high school.
Beginnings: Started in amateur and dinner theater before establishing herself as a "queen of commercials," appearing in 25 national television spots in one year.
Film Debut: Appeared in the 1977 film Looking Up.

Key Roles:
Seinfeld (1992–1998): Played Estelle Costanza, George's mother, becoming a beloved television figure known for her high-volume shouting.
Toy Story Franchise: Provided the voice for Mrs. Potato Head in Toy Story 2, 3, and 4.
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Played the recurring character Muriel.
Voice Work: Voiced characters in Tarzan II, Brother Bear, Kim Possible, and Family Guy.