Background
Harris was born in Manhattan, the younger of two daughters of Isaac and Anna Nussbaum, Polish Jewish emigrants who owned a candy store.
Harris was born in Manhattan, the younger of two daughters of Isaac and Anna Nussbaum, Polish Jewish emigrants who owned a candy store.
Easily recognized by her shrill, grating voice, she is best known for her roles as Estelle Costanza on Seinfeld, the voice of Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise, and Muriel on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Harris is best known for her supporting role as Estelle Costanza, George"s (Jason Alexander) mother and Frank"s (Jerry Stiller) wife on Seinfeld, her voice role as Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise, and her role as Muriel on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She appeared in Brad Paisley"s music video for the song "Online".
Harris"s voice work also includes Lula from Dave the Barbarian, Mama Lipsky on Kim Possible, Thelma on The Proud Family, Old Lady Bear in Brother Bear (2003), Audrey in Home on the Range (2004), and Death"s nagging mother on Family Guy.