Why Elaine's Dad Was Only Shown Once On Seinfeld

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)

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Seinfeld writer reveals why Elaine's dad only made a single appearance on the iconic sitcom due to the actor's on-set antics.

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The actor who played Elaine's dad, Lawrence Tierney, was known for his fiery temper and eccentric behavior on set, which made him too risky to cast regularly.
According to creator Larry David, Tierney once threatened to 'beat the crap' out of co-star Jerry Seinfeld during filming, sealing his fate as a one-time guest star.

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Elaine, Lawrence Tierney, Jerry Seinfeld, Seinfeld, Seinfeld