Hiram Kasten
- Actor
Hiram started his stand-up career in 1978, when Jerry Seinfeld passed him on
an audition at "The Comic Strip." He went on to be a regular in the New
York and New Jersey area, eventually emceeing at Dangerfields for five
years, while continuing to work the circuit. Hiram moved west in the
late eighties and has mined a healthy career playing parts in Sit-Coms
and film roles. He still does well in Vegas, where, in addition to
working the major casinos, he also headlined a two-year stint in the
David Cassidy original production of "The Rat Pack is Back." He also works
frequently as a popular roast comedian. His theatrical training in
off-Broadway has paid dividends, but he is most at home interpreting
comedy, be it live or on film. Larry David has used him consistently over
the years, from Seinfeld (1989) to Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000), as well as the ill-fated
Sour Grapes (1998).