Fred Stoller
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Born Name:
Fred Stoller
Born Date: March 19, 1958
Born Place: New York City
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Occupations: Actor, stand-up comedian, author
Brief Biography: Fred Stoller is widely recognized for his recurring role as the neurotic, socially awkward Cousin Gerard on Everybody Loves Raymond, as well as a prolific voice-acting career in children's television and his work writing for Seinfeld.
Early Life and Stand-Up Comedy:
Stoller grew up in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. Inspired by legendary comedians he saw live at local clubs in his teens, he started performing stand-up in the early 1980s. He became a staple of the 1980s and 1990s comedy club circuit, making appearances on The Tonight Show and appearing on the HBO Young Comedians Special in 1989. Known for his distinct, neurotic, and slightly whiny delivery, he successfully parlayed his stand-up persona into a diverse acting and writing career.
Television and Film Career:
Stoller made his mark both in front of the camera and behind the scenes:
Seinfeld: Stoller worked as a staff writer on the NBC sitcom during its sixth season, penning two classic episodes: "The Soup" and "The Secretary." He also appeared on-screen in the series as the character Fred Yerkes.
Everybody Loves Raymond: He is best remembered by television audiences for portraying Gerard, Raymond and Robert’s annoying and whiny cousin.
Live-Action Guest Roles: Stoller’s distinct persona has landed him numerous guest-starring and recurring roles on shows like Friends, Scrubs, Wizards of Waverly Place, My Name Is Earl, and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.
Film: He has popped up in popular comedies including Dumb and Dumber, Joe Dirt, and Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Voice Acting:
Stoller has carved out a highly successful career as a voice artist, often playing neurotic or villainous animated characters. His notable voice roles include:
Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy in the PBS Kids series WordGirl
Rusty the Pipe Wrench in the Playhouse Disney series Handy Manny
Stanley in the Open Season film franchise
Fred the Squirrel in The Penguins of Madagascar
Books and Writing:
Stoller is also an author, known for his humorous and self-deprecating writing. In 2013, he published My Seinfeld Year, a memoir detailing his experience as a staff writer on one of the biggest television shows of all time and the anxiety and awkwardness he faced while working there.
Born Date: March 19, 1958
Born Place: New York City
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actor, stand-up comedian, author
Brief Biography: Fred Stoller is widely recognized for his recurring role as the neurotic, socially awkward Cousin Gerard on Everybody Loves Raymond, as well as a prolific voice-acting career in children's television and his work writing for Seinfeld.
Early Life and Stand-Up Comedy:
Stoller grew up in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. Inspired by legendary comedians he saw live at local clubs in his teens, he started performing stand-up in the early 1980s. He became a staple of the 1980s and 1990s comedy club circuit, making appearances on The Tonight Show and appearing on the HBO Young Comedians Special in 1989. Known for his distinct, neurotic, and slightly whiny delivery, he successfully parlayed his stand-up persona into a diverse acting and writing career.
Television and Film Career:
Stoller made his mark both in front of the camera and behind the scenes:
Seinfeld: Stoller worked as a staff writer on the NBC sitcom during its sixth season, penning two classic episodes: "The Soup" and "The Secretary." He also appeared on-screen in the series as the character Fred Yerkes.
Everybody Loves Raymond: He is best remembered by television audiences for portraying Gerard, Raymond and Robert’s annoying and whiny cousin.
Live-Action Guest Roles: Stoller’s distinct persona has landed him numerous guest-starring and recurring roles on shows like Friends, Scrubs, Wizards of Waverly Place, My Name Is Earl, and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.
Film: He has popped up in popular comedies including Dumb and Dumber, Joe Dirt, and Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Voice Acting:
Stoller has carved out a highly successful career as a voice artist, often playing neurotic or villainous animated characters. His notable voice roles include:
Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy in the PBS Kids series WordGirl
Rusty the Pipe Wrench in the Playhouse Disney series Handy Manny
Stanley in the Open Season film franchise
Fred the Squirrel in The Penguins of Madagascar
Books and Writing:
Stoller is also an author, known for his humorous and self-deprecating writing. In 2013, he published My Seinfeld Year, a memoir detailing his experience as a staff writer on one of the biggest television shows of all time and the anxiety and awkwardness he faced while working there.