George Louis Costanza
Played by Jason Alexander

His insecurities toward humans in general, and women in particular, were a testament to the ultimate loser. And what nice hands.

Occupation: Varies; he has worked as a realtor, car mover, assistant at Elaine's publishing company, bra salesman, falsely disabled worker and N.Y. Yankees staffer

Parents: Estelle and Frank Costanza

Signatures: Whining and complaining

Notable quote: "I lie every second of the day. My whole life is a sham."

GREAT MOMENTS

The cartoon: One of George's new girlfriends looks just like Jerry.

Invitations: While doing wedding invitations, fiancee dies licking envelopes with cheap glue that George picked out to save a buck.

The nap: George builds a perfect nap area at work in Yankee Stadium -- under his desk.