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Nov 11, 2023 · According to Louis-Dreyfus and Alexander, Seinfeld confronted the guest actor and asked him about the knife stashed in his pocket—at which point Tierney tried to play the incident off as a joke, pulling it out and raising it in the air as if to stab the comedian.
Lawrence Tierney was cast as Alton Benes. He was known for his bad-guy roles in films during the 1940s and 1950s, such as Dillinger, The Hoodlum and Born to Kill. Tierney's appearance in the episode is one of his only comedic roles. Cast and crew members were very impressed with his performance.
Jun 5, 2024 · Lawrence Tierney, the actor behind Alton Benes, was dismissed for stealing a knife as a disturbing prank on set. Tierney had a history of bad behavior, but continued acting in films.
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Oct 31, 2021 · It's hard to imagine Seinfeld without them. The Seinfeld crew intended to have another recurring parent on the show: Alton Benes, father of Elaine. He was introduced in the season 2 episode "The Jacket," and was played by Lawrence Tierney.
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Jun 9, 2022 · From Seinfeld Season 2 Episode 5 'The Jacket': Jerry wears an expensive jacket when he meets Elaine's father, but an argument ensues when Jerry is reluctant to wear it outside during a snowfall.
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Alton Benes, played by Lawrence Tierney, was originally going to be a recurring character like Jerry's and George's parents. But Tierney's notorious volatility terrified the cast and crew and they did not want him back.
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Alton Benes, played by Lawrence Tierney, was originally going to be a recurring character like Jerry's and George's parents. But Tierney's notorious volatility terrified the cast and crew and they did not want him back.
