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Tony Shalhoub's Surprising Seinfeld Audition Revealed
23 Jul
Summary
- Tony Shalhoub auditioned for George Costanza on Seinfeld.
- He lost the role to Jason Alexander, who he later worked with.
- Shalhoub starred in Monk, Wings, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Tony Shalhoub, widely recognized for his comedic talents, recently disclosed a surprising turn in his career: he auditioned for the role of George Costanza on the hit sitcom Seinfeld. This revelation came as Shalhoub promoted an upcoming Monk movie, clarifying speculation that he had tried out for the character of Kramer. He confirmed that his audition was, in fact, for George.
Despite Shalhoub's versatility and proven comedic timing, as demonstrated in shows like Wings and films such as Men in Black and Galaxy Quest, he was not cast as George. The role ultimately went to Jason Alexander. Shalhoub expressed no ill will, acknowledging Alexander's successful portrayal of the character and noting that they later worked together on projects like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and a guest spot on Monk.
Shalhoub's career highlights include his acclaimed performance as the OCD detective in Monk, a role he reprised for the recent film Mr. Monk's Last Case. He also gained notice for his role as Abe Weissman in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The actor's early role in the sitcom Wings also contributed significantly to his career during the 1990s.
