<Tr> <Th> Family </Th> <Td> Babs Kramer (mother) </Td> </Tr> <P> Cosmo Kramer, usually referred to as simply "Kramer", is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld (1989--1998), played by Michael Richards . </P> <P> The character is loosely based on comedian Kenny Kramer, Larry David's ex-neighbor across the hall . Kramer is the friend and neighbor of main character Jerry, residing in Apartment 5B, and is friends with George and Elaine . Of the series' four central characters, only Kramer has no visible means of support; what few jobs he holds seem to be nothing more than larks . </P> <P> His trademarks include his upright hairstyle and vintage wardrobe, whose combination led Elaine to characterize him as a "hipster doofus"; his taste in fresh fruit; love of occasional smoking, Cuban cigars in particular; bursts through Jerry's apartment door; frequent pratfalls and penchant for nonsensical, percussive outbursts of noise to indicate skepticism, agreement, irritation and a variety of other feelings . He's been described as "an extraordinary cross between Eraserhead and Herman Munster". Kramer appeared in all but two episodes: "The Chinese Restaurant" and "The Pen", in the second and third seasons, respectively . </P>

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