George Constanza

Background: George Costanza is a native New Yorker who grew up in Queens to two parents who some describe as psychopaths and that if they had divorced when George was young, he "could have been normal". After attending and passing public school and college, George has had a string of unsuccessful jobs and careers, including stints as a real estate agent, hand model, and assistant to the traveling secretary for the New York Yankees. George's professional life is unstable and he is unable to remain in any job for any great length of time before making an embarrassing blunder and getting fired and he is unemployed for a large amount of time.

He has a Alter-Ego known as 'Art Vandelay'

Appearance: George Costanza is a balding man with dark hair, often wearing glasses. He has a stocky build and is usually seen wearing casual attire, such as jeans and button-up shirts. His facial expressions often convey anxiety, frustration, or exasperation.

Personality: George is neurotic, self-loathing, and dominated by his parents, yet also prone to occasional periods of overconfidence that invariably arise at the worst possible time.

Despite doing poorly on his SATs and being afraid of embarrassing himself on an IQ test, George is depicted as moderately smart and has interest in the Civil War and musical theatre but also less sophisticated, to the point of being too lazy even to read a ninety-page book, preferring to watch the movie adaptation at a stranger's house instead. George actually is a genius but can never access it because his mind is always so completely focused on sex.

George exhibits several negative character traits, among them dishonesty, insecurity, and anxiety, many of which seem to stem from a dysfunctional childhood with his eccentric parents Frank and Estelle, and often form the basis of his involvement in various plots, schemes, and embarrassing social encounters. George manufactures elaborate deceptions at work or in his relationships to gain or maintain some slight or imagined advantage or (pretend) image of success. He has an intense fear of commitment. George refers to himself in the third person when under extreme stress (e.g. "George is getting upset!").

George one time fled a burning kitchen during his girlfriend's son's birthday party, knocking over several children and an old woman so he can escape first. There are moments where George exhibits remarkable courage, but usually accidentally and often in support of inane lies he would rather not confess to. For instance, he goes into the sea alone to save a beached whale because his date, a woman on whom he had a crush in college, thinks he is a marine biologist.

George is very bad at meeting women and even worse at maintaining his romantic relationships and, as a result, his relationships usually end badly. He considers getting a high score in Frogger to be one of his greatest achievements.

Despite all his shortcomings, George is "pretty content with himself".

Relations:

Jerry: George shares a long-standing friendship characterized by mutual support, banter, and shared experiences. They often confide in each other about their romantic pursuits, career woes, and various misadventures. Despite occasional disagreements and conflicts, their bond remains strong.

Elaine: George's relationship with Elaine is marked by a mix of camaraderie and romantic tension. They share a history of failed romantic endeavors and awkward encounters, leading to moments of both camaraderie and conflict. Despite their differences, they remain close friends and confidants, often turning to each other for advice and support.

Kramer: George's eccentric neighbor, provides comic relief and serves as a foil to George's neurotic personality. Their interactions are characterized by Kramer's larger-than-life antics and George's exasperated reactions. Despite their contrasting personalities, they share a genuine friendship and often team up for various schemes and adventures.

Occupation: George has no current employment, but does go from job to job in search of a job, often failing miserably.