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40 Photos of the Seinfeld Cast Then and Now

Jerry Seinfeld - Now After his success on the show, Seinfeld continued to do stand-up comedy and starred in a string of movies, including Bee Movie. In 2012, he premiered his successful web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, now streaming on Netflix. Mary DeCicco - Getty Images

Jason Alexander - Then Ah, George Costanza: He's balding, living with his parents, and perpetually trying to fix his mistakes in the worst ways possible. But we can't help but love the guy. Before he scored the role, Jason Alexander had an established theater career in New York and had starred in a few films, including The Burning and The Mosquito Coast. He also had a role in Pretty Woman during his run on the show. NBC - Getty Images

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Jason Alexander - Now Since then, Alexander has been making the rounds in television, having small roles on shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Orville and Young Sheldon. He has also stepped behind the camera, directing episodes of Mike and Molly, Criminal Minds and Franklin and Bash. Joshua Blanchard - Getty Images

Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Then Elaine Benes was Jerry's ex-girlfriend-turned-friend, often dealing with some hilarious new romantic entanglement. Also, her dance moves were iconic. Or iconically bad. You be the judge. Before she became famous for playing Elaine, Julia Louis-Dreyfus was a cast member on Saturday Night Live and starred in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. NBC - Getty Images

Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Now Since then, Louis-Dreyfus has been the central character on a number of successful television shows, including The New Adventures of Old Christine and the Emmy Award-winning Veep. She also appeared briefly on Seinfeld creator Larry David's other series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Steve Granitz - Getty Images

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Michael Richards - Then With his unique sense of fashion and equally unique way of interacting with the world, Cosmo KramerJerry's next-door neighborwas always getting himself into bizarre hijinks. Before he was on the series, Michael Richards had many small roles in various films and television shows, including Night Court, St. Elsewhere, Cheers and Problem Child. NBC - Getty Images

Michael Richards - Now Following his time on the series, Richards went back to performing stand-up comedy and starring in his own series, The Michael Richards Show. In 2006, he went on a racist tirade while performing at an L.A. comedy club; he later apologized and left the public eye for a while. He returned to television in 2013, starring in Kirstie Alley's series Kirstie. Michael Buckner - Getty Images

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Wayne Knight - Then How many times did Jerry clench his fist and say "Newman!" with a murderous glint in his eye? Newman first appeared in the second season, becoming Kramer's friend and incessantly annoying Jerry when not on the job as a postal worker. Before becoming a staple on the show, Wayne Knight had starred in some major films, including JFK, Dirty Dancing and Jurrassic Park. NBC - Getty Images

Wayne Knight - Now Since then, Knight continued his success in television, starring as Don Orville in 3rd Rock from the Sun. He has also done many voiceover roles over the years, providing voices for movies such as Bee Movie, Kung Fu Panda andToy Story 2. From 2011 to 2015, he had a starring role on TVLand's The Exes. Tiffany Rose - Getty Images

Jerry Stiller - Then How can Seinfeld fans ever forget Frank Costanza, aka the man who gave us all the holiday of Festivus to fight off commercialism during the holiday season? Before he was on the show, Jerry Stiller was already an established actor, becoming part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his late wife, Anne Meara. He had also starred in films like the 1987 adaptation of Hairspray and Seize the Day. NBC - Getty Images

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Jerry Stiller - Now After his stint on the show, Stiller continued to act, starring in The King of Queens for a nine-year run, along with starring in movies like Zoolander with his son, actor Ben Stiller. He also made small appearances on Sex and the City and The Good Wife. Michael Stewart - Getty Images

Estelle Harris - Then As the woman who George claimed never laughed a day in her life, Estelle Costanza was the voice of reason for her husband and son, often arguing with them over their goofy antics. Before she starred on the show, Estelle Harris was a working actress, starring in movies like Once Upon A Time in America and Stand and Deliver. NBC - Getty Images

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Estelle Harris - Now Since her time on the series, Harris had a recurring role on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and had a voiceover role as Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise. Frank Trapper - Getty Images

John O'Hurley - Then As Elaine's boss the last three seasons of the series, J. Peterman fired her twiceonce for failing a drug test after consuming a poppy-seed muffin and once again for disliking the film The English Patient. Before appearing on the show, John O'Hurley had starred in a few made-for-television films such as Billy the Kid and had a role on the television soap Santa Barbara. NBC - Getty Images

John O'Hurley - Now Since his time on the series, O'Hurley starred on the first season of Dancing With the Stars and became the host of the annual Purina National Dog Show following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. He has also done voiceover work and small appearances in shows like Sabrina the Teenage Witch and All My Children. NBC - Getty Images

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Heidi Swedberg - Then As George's on-and-off girlfriend turned fiancee, Susan Ross worked for NBC for being fired for starting a relationship with George. She eventually died from chemical poisoning after licking all the envelopes of their wedding invitations. Before the show, Heidi Swedberg had small roles in shows like Thirtysomething and films such as Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael and Hot Shots!. NBC - Getty Images

Heidi Swedberg - Now After Swedberg left Seinfeld, she had small roles in shows like Roswell, Wizards of Waverly Place and Gilmore Girls.She has since left acting and pursued a career in music. See the original post on Youtube Jim D'Ville@Youtube

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Bryan Cranston - Then Who can forget Dr. Tim Whatley, aka the man who helps create the infamous anti-Dentite line? The character first appeared on the series in 1994, recurring multiple times throughout the series' nine-year run. Before Bryan Cranston was featured on the show, he had done a number of voiceovers and had starred in a few films, including Amazon Women On the Moon and Dead Space. NBC - Getty Images

Bryan Cranston - Now Since his appearance on the series, Cranston has become quite an accomplished actor, starring in high-budget films and various hit series, including Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad. He also has flourished on Broadway, winning Tony Awards for his turns as LBJ in All the Way and Howard Beale in Network. Frazer Harrison - Getty Images

Liz Sheridan - Then As Jerry's mother, Helen Seinfeld was often the person who made reason of the way her husband and son often behaved. She also is fiercely protective of Jerry, refusing to do anything that would put her son in harm's way. Before Seinfeld, Liz Sheridan starred in the sitcom ALF and had small roles in other sitcoms like The A-Team and Cagney and Lacey. NBC - Getty Images

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Liz Sheridan - Now After the series, Sheridan continued acting in smaller roles on sitcoms like Complete Savages and Numb3rs. In 2009, she starred in the 2009 romantic comedy Playing the Game with Andy Griffith and was last seen in the 2010 film Trim. See the original post on Youtube The Big J Show@Youtube

Richard Herd - Then As George's boss, Mr. Wilhelm reported directly to the Yankees' George Steinbrenner. Abducted at one point by a carpet-cleaning cult, he eventually left the Yankees to become a scout for the Mets. Before his appearance on the show, Richard Herd had guest appearances on M*A*S*H, The Rockford Files and other science-fiction type roles. YouTube

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Richard Herd - Now Since then, Herd starred in the 2017 film Get Out, The Mule and was inducted into the National Broadcaster Hall of Fame for his work in radio. He also served as the 3rd National Vice President of the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG). See the original post on Youtube Tom Rezek@Youtube

Patrick Warburton - Then Elaine's on-and-off again boyfriend, David Puddy is an avid New Jersey Devils fan and known for his monotonous tone, always being up for a high-five and this famous line: "Yeah, that's alright." Before starring on the show, Patrick Warburton had some cameos in various shows, including Quantum Leap, Murphy Brown and Grace Under Fire. NBC - Getty Images

Patrick Warburton - Now Since starring on the show, Warburton has done many voiceovers for different movies and shows, becoming popular for portraying Joe Swanson on Family Guy. He also starred as Jeff Bingham on the sitcom Rules of Engagement and portrayed Lemony Snicket in Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Amy Sussman - Getty Images

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Brenda Strong - Then Sue Ellen Mischke, aka "the Bra-less Wonder," she was the heir to the Oh! Henry candy fortune and was the nemesis of Elaine. They reconciled their relationship before falling out again upon Sue Ellen finding out Elaine once had a relationship with her fiance. Before appearing on the show, Brenda Strong had starred in Billy Crystal's music video "You Look Marvelous" and had a recurring role on Twin Peaks. See the original post on Youtube Nick Furry@Youtube

Brenda Strong - Now After her appearance, Strong continued to pursue acting, having recurring roles on 90s series Party of Five, 7th Heaven and 3rd Rock From the Sun. She was most recently seen in the third season of Netflix's 13 Reasons Why, being promoted to a series regular. Amber De Vos - Getty Images

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Richard Fancy - Then Elaine's boss for the first half of the series, Mr. Lippman opens a bake shop dedicated to selling muffin tops, taking the idea from Elaine and infuriating her. he eventually bankrupts his company by refusing to shake hands with potential partners due to having no handkerchief to sneeze into. Before the series, Richard Fancy had portrayed the high school principal on The Wonder Years and appeared in the film What About Bob?. See the original post on Youtube favoriteepisode@Youtube

Richard Fancy - Now After the show, Fancy appeared in various shows, including Boston Legal and General Hospital. He was recently seen in an episode of Netflix's Grace and Frankie. See the original post on Youtube Richard Fancy@Youtube

Jane Leeves - Then As one of Jerry's many girlfriends, Maria Penny was "the virgin," with an entire episode dedicated to this label. She eventually loses her virginity by sleeping with John F. Kennedy Jr. on the series. Before her role on the show, Jane Leeves had appeared in smaller roles on various shows, including Murphy Brown and Who's the Boss?. NBC - Getty Images

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Jane Leeves - Now Leeves has since had starring roles on two successful television shows, portraying Daphne Moon in Frasier and Joy Scroggs in Hot in Cleveland. Rich Fury - Getty Images

Debra Messing - Then As Beth Lukner, she was the girl who Jerry wanted to date, but she was married to someone else at the time of her first appearance. She and Jerry eventually develop a friendly relationship as she is going through relationship troubles. Before starring on the series, Debra Messing had starred in shows like Ned & Stacey and had some smaller roles on other series. See the original post on Youtube TBS@Youtube

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Debra Messing - Now Messing became a household name when she portrayed Grace Adler on the successful series Will and Grace, currently in the third season of its reboot. She also made some appearances on various reality shows, including Project Runway. Jamie McCarthy - Getty Images

Kristin Davis - Then As Jenna, one of Jerry's many girlfriends throughout the nine-year run, she is most remembered as being the girl who used her toothbrush after Jerry dropped it down the toilet. Before her role on the show, Kristin Davis had recurring roles on General Hospital and Melrose Place, along with a string of smaller roles in various films and television shows. See the original post on Youtube oralbcomplete@Youtube

Kristin Davis - Now After her short stint on the show, she gained recognition for her role as Charlotte York in the HBO series Sex and the City, with two spin-off films. She also starred in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and The Shaggy Dog amongst other high-budget films. She recently starred in Holiday in the Wild with Rob Lowe. Presley Ann - Getty Images

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Teri Hatcher - Then Before she became a household name on Desperate Housewives, Teri Hatcher had a small role for a few episodes as Sidra, Jerry's date who may or may not have had a breast augmentationand he can't stop wondering about it. (She said the famous line: "They're real and they're spectacular.") During this time, Hatcher was starring as Lois Lane in the 90s drama Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. See the original post on Youtube TBS@Youtube

Teri Hatcher - Now Since her time on the show, she had a starring role as Susan Meyer on Desperate Wives for an eight-season run. She also starred in Spy Kids and had a recurring role on the 2016 reboot of The Odd Couple. NBC - Getty Images

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Kathy Griffin - Then As Sally Weaver, she was Susan's college roommate and an aspiring comedian/actor. She even got a cable special for her one-woman show, titled "Jerry Seinfeld is the Devil." At the time, Kathy Griffin had been a part of a comedy troupe in the 1980s and had made an appearance in Pulp Fiction. NBC - Getty Images

Kathy Griffin - Now Since her appearance, Griffin has become a well-known stand-up comedian, having many variety specials over the years. She also continued acting, starring in films such as Hall Pass and the 2011 film adaptation of The Muppets. Tibrina Hobson - Getty Images

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