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Newman is a recurring character in the television show Seinfeld, portrayed by Wayne Knight from 1992 until the show's finale in 1998. He is Jerry Seinfeld 's arch-nemesis and Cosmo Kramer 's close friend.
Wayne Elliot Knight (born August 7, 1955) is an American actor. In television, he played recurring roles such as Newman on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld (1992–1998) and Officer Don Orville on the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001).
Actress Karen Lynn Scott misremembered Newman's name, but the Seinfeld team decided the goof made the scene funnier, so it was kept in. [2] Newman's first name was never revealed during the series. During filming of the scene, the running made actor Wayne Knight , then at his peak weight, experience palpitations .
"The Suicide" is the 32nd episode of the sitcom Seinfeld, of which it was the fifteenth episode of the third season. [1] It first aired on NBC on January 29, 1992. [1]The episode features the first on-screen appearance of Newman, portrayed by Wayne Knight.
A catchphrase of Jerry's is that he greets him with a contemptuous disdainful "Hello, Newman" each time they meet. In "The Raincoats", Helen Seinfeld addresses Newman with the same tone. In "The Revenge", only Newman's voice is heard, which was originally voiced by Larry David and rerecorded for syndication.
A reference to Abscam is made when Kramer, Jerry, and Newman consider organizing a sting. [4] Jerry and Newman argue over whether Glide Floss or dental tape is the better floss in this episode as well. [4] Glide Floss was actually a big trend in the Seinfeld production office during the early part of season five. [4]
"The Label Maker" is the 98th episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 12th episode for the sixth season. [1] It aired on January 19, 1995. [1] The episode follows a pair of Super Bowl tickets which are repeatedly gifted from one person to another, while Kramer and Newman take drastic steps to keep each other from cheating at Risk and George fears he is competing for his girlfriend's ...
"The Seven" is the 123rd episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 13th episode for the seventh season, originally airing on February 1, 1996. [1] In this episode, Elaine and Kramer turn to Newman to resolve a dispute over which of them is rightful owner of a bike, George wants to name his first child Seven, and Jerry dates a woman who seemingly never changes her clothes.