'Seinfeld' Actor Larry Thomas Talks Funniest Moments As 'Soup Nazi' | TODAY

[@88rollins]

"You're pushing your luck little man..." Love that line!

[@garylobo3]

Why did the Naz demand $3 for George's bread the first time? When others got theirs for free? This was never explained. Just the luck of the Can't Stand Ya?

[@tapoemt3995]

@@garylobo3 Just for questioning not getting bread. Could've just been a mistake on his part but could you honestly see him apologizing and giving the bread? Just forget it, let it go. 🤣🤣

[@dgpdgpdgp]

So big of Larry Thomas to share the credit with Marcia the extra who nailed that bag snatch money back gag!

[@willieholmes1483]

Dnomyar Rebalas, I think Marcia is quite cute. At least I know her first name.

[@bhigdaddymark]

You're so right! Having been an extra a few times, I know that many extras hope that they'll be asked to do five lines or less to help further their career because more often than not, being an extra sucks. Good for her!

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

A true thespian.

[@BeSkeptical851]

@@bhigdaddymark Do you need a SAG card to get lines?

[@bhigdaddymark]

@@BeSkeptical851 The last time that I did anything was a Domino's Pizza commercial in 1996, so I'm seriously out of the loop on SAG and acting as I never was a SAG member albeit I'd like to be one now as I'd like to return to acting, so I can't answer your question as I don't know what changes have occurred in the industry since 1996 other than the merger of SAG and AFTRA, but I'd like to know myself. Good question, thanks.

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

I love when ‘Marcia’ grabs the bag and returns the money in the blink of an eye

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Dan C I never even considered the possibility that she might only be an extra! I always assumed she was someone I would see if I saw the right broadway play!!!

[@randcanape683]

Lol! She's immortalized, that was the "snatch" of the decade

[@philosopher2king]

2:57 what a great piece of trivia about Marcia! They look so perfect together, I always assumed that heir similar look had been made on purpose. Little did she know when she showed up to work that morning that she’d become arguably the most famous extra in TV history!

[@BobDiaz123]

I believe that 100, 200 years from now people will be laughing at this comedy bit. It's timeless.

[@vince7735]

I don't know about that; I don't find slapstick funny today.

[@iamironclaw]

@@vince7735 YOU might not, because you know what? We all don't share the same sense of humor. You can take the funniest thing you know and there will be a lot of people who don't like it. So, I'm sure in the future a lot, or some people will still enjoy this comedy bit. We are not all the same. Most people I personally know don't have the same taste in movies, comedy, food, etc as me.

[@babydriver8134]

You think we last that long?

[@iamironclaw]

@@babydriver8134 I'm not talking about us, I'm talking about people of any year, both present, future, heck even past (when that's possible).

[@hm09235nd]

the soup phoenician

[@luke5767]

Absolutely one of the funniest Seinfeld episodes. Love the soup Nazi.

[@alexlun4464]

definitely top 5 most iconic

[@davemacpherson4752]

Can’t forget about Poppy 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@diamondd2778]

Such a funny humble guy who just had be to on one of the funniest episodes of tv in history. Legend!

[@JacobA666]

“No soup for you”- a legendary line that became a saying in the English language. A testament of a legendary actor and producers.

[@bradwatson7324]

On a certain level, I totally respect the way the Soup Nazi ran his store. People. They're the worst.

[@diskgrind3410]

Totally agree! I think that if store owners were more up front and strongly defend there store, people would respect them and act right.

[@jrv7346]

There's a fish and chip fast food place in Howth, Ireland that is basically ran like the soup Nazi's place. You don't quite get shouted at the same way, but if you do take your time, or show doubt ordering you get really dirty looks from the staff, raised bossy voices and they'll even skip you, and it is a really militantly ordered queue. Also the fish and chips are amazing!

[@ohmyblindman]

Order and kindness are not mutually exclusive. The old saying in NYC is: "we're not rude, you're slow."

[@nunyadamnbidness2531]

i wish i could work in a call center this way. are you being a brat? no internet for you!

[@loudmoderns295]

Amen to that bradwatson7325, amen to that:-D lmao!

[@rendzone4218]

Larry Thomas' portrait of the Soup Nazi was 100% out of character - which further goes to show how great he was in the role. He is a warm, wonderful natured guy who deserves all good things he has gotten for being the Soup Nazi! I'm a big fan.

[@bluegirlgraphics]

This guy is so sweet! He was here locally a few years ago as the Soup Nazi selling soup in our grocery stores. I got him to say "no soup for you!" on video for my dad. :D

[@eltonej]

Ha, how fun and I bet it sounded as good as the Seinfeld show did. That's a naturally gifted thespian.

[@christianbarros1580]

I was smiling the whole time while watching this, Larry just have a feeling good funny vibe. You can tell he demands perfection from himself.

[@AxeKick80]

How can he expect any less from his customers?

[@garylobo3]

You suffer for your soup.

[@stevefick3919]

My wife and I always use the "Soup Nazi" line, depending on what we're cooking. "No steak for you"! "Oh ya, no salad for you. ONE YEAR"!

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

How's business now? Are you chasing customers with a gun to come to your shop?

[@Nadtochy]

A happy marriage.

[@JackHaveman52]

@@katerinapatiniotis5598 Ummm......I think this is fun thing they do at home.

[@Randor10]

My wife and I are always breaking each other up pretending to be mad at each other. She’ll serve some fantastic dinner and I’ll pretend to be outraged by some little thing while we sit down to to enjoy it. Then I run out of lines to say and she bursts out laughing at the top of her lungs. It’s an ongoing gag we have. The more dramatic I get (and then stumble and lose character) the louder she laughs. The neighbours must think we’re nuts.

[@pyromaniac354]

@@Randor10 I'm your neighbor and yes you guys are nuts

[@garylobo3]

Just love too in the finale, where Poppy does the salt shaker gesture to him, and he wags the finger and says... let me guess. And quickly removes the soup bowl. And spoon. Interesting that Jerry and Larry didn't think we should hear the line out loud. But just as funny.

[@nunosoares2329]

Larry. You were brilliant as the Soup Nazi. Thanks for all the scares and laughs sir :-)

[@ssnoc]

He’s a very nice guy ... amazing how many people know him.

[@pauldailey4477]

Hey rob commie, that's quite a pathetically obvious observation. This actor is busting a nut as he tries to contain his duping delight. Probably better for comedy...but not at all convincing as a man fed up with your sh*t and your Weimar Republic outrage.

[@ssnoc]

Paul Dailey - Remember to take your meds 🤪

[@4lucyinthesky]

I met Larry Thomas a few years ago. Very nice guy. Down-to-earth.

[@djbazinet8758]

4lucyinthesky Soup for you?

[@d.ferrell9978]

Never met Larry, but I met Megan Cole - Peggy the germaphobe. She came in the store I worked at in Seattle. I kept looking at her, thinking, "where do I know this woman from?" Curiosity got the best of me and I asked where I knew her from and she said, "You ever watch Seinfeld?" She was the same way, down to earth and really fun to talk to.

[@revolution1one]

I've met him twice. Once at a friend's cafe about three years ago where he was serving soup, I got a photo with him and then a year later at a convention where he had photographs and ladles that he signed. I bought his photo with autograph. Have it framed. Really top notch kinda guy.

[@JackHaveman52]

@@revolution1one I had to read that part of the photographs 3 times. I kept reading "ladies" instead of "ladles" and it didn't make any sense. LOL. I might have to get my eyes checked. I'd loved to meet him, especially after this video. He seems like a great guy.

[@alexdawson7266]

His voice reminds me of John Stossel the TV journalist/investigator.

[@kelebgadol]

My 92 yr old aunt LOVED Seinfeld and you.

[@j.a.g8441]

The golden age of television. Hands down the best sitcom ever

[@dontbeasadsoulja]

best episode of Seinfeld and one the best in TV history. what a legend (and Marcia too).

[@lyndonbushnell8080]

I loved that episode "No soup for you" it was funny to see George & Jerry so scared just buying soup, Probably the best episode of them all really.

[@jeffward1106]

One of the smartest and most enjoyable answers to a video I've seen in a while.

[@davidmsirois]

what?

[@guyansell9659]

Jeff Ward I agree well spoken and your learning something never knew about the show (behind scenes )

[@pjfuscoonthenews1693]

You were great, you're a great actor. God bless.

[@rallypoint1]

He’s responsible for an iconic line in TV history...”no soup for you”!! Amazing guy!!

[@retiredtom1654]

Truly funny, every time. I would have enjoyed watching more, and you're right, Marcia was spot on. Her timing was perfect.

[@ronaldkondler5792]

What a precious, gentle man you are, Larry! You are just the VERY OPPOSITE of the character you portrayed in that episode! I am HONORED to have witnessed your acting talents! God Bless you, and THANKS!

[@أسامة-د2ض]

Nice memories .. been watching seinfeld since the 90's and still am .. I'm in my mid 40's .. when I watched the final episode in '98 I was 23 years old a college student in LA !

[@garyhinchey4086]

Such fantastic, casting and writing on that show

[@Randor10]

Many years ago Larry Thomas came up to Vancouver to do a charity soup kitchen as the Soup Nazi. I was so lucky to be the cameraman assigned to cover it for the news. I met Larry and he was the calmest kindest person, just like he appears in this video. I was allowed to cover all the same camera angles that they used in the original episode. Even a POV shot walking up to him and being denied soup. There was a huge lineup of people also having the times of their lives. It was so much fun.

[@nancystandish4395]

married to the daughter of a friend of mine. Good dude.

[@alowberg]

Great job Larry, your years of training paid off big on that character. Thanks for the laughs.

[@briankillian5248]

This was so delightful. I just bought 2 of your books. My two sons and I were such fans of "Seinfeld".... and YOU...were such an integral part of the legacy. Thank you so much.

[@jessielee1369]

Larry, the soup nazi will FOREVER be a part of Americana. The character is original, unforgettable and hilarious. I can't count the number of times I have used the "No soup for you" line and got laughs. It is without fail attributed to your character and appreciated. It will be forever remembered and imitated. Thank you for the laughs.👏👏👏

[@glenniejunkin1816]

What a nice, humble guy!! Love him.

[@downhilltwofour0082]

One of the best characters every dreamed up!

[@nathanwofford2996]

The "Soup Nazi" was absolutely my favorite character on the entire series. Thank you.

[@SPEAKEASYAZ4895]

As a senior I have been watching these episodes over and over for past 20 yrs, I still watch to fill in some down time , .

[@davenc8527]

I spent some time with the founder of the Original Soup Man, Al Yeganeh. Larry Thomas' character does Al justice, and Larry seems like a very good man who appreciates his fortune in life. I asked an employee of Al's once what nationality Al was. His response was, "We're afraid to ask."

[@matthewronsson]

One of the character actors that are so convincing that it is uncanny.

[@cindydechamplain5402]

I LOVE LARRY THOMAS. HE PLAYED THE SOUP NAZI PERFECTLY. NO ONE COULD HAVE DONE IT BETTER. . HOPE TO SEE MORE OF HIM SOON

[@PETERJOHN101]

I remember when my mom encouraged me to watch Seinfeld, but I didn't get it at first. After watching the third episode I was hooked. I can't think of many story lines that topped the story with Mr. Soup Nazi.

[@amardave84]

that's a good mom to have!

[@PETERJOHN101]

@@amardave84 None better.😁

[@ozakarisozacra6499]

Everytime I watch that episode of Seinfeld my life is just a little bit happier or less sad whatever applies at such time. Thank you so much Mr. Larry Thomas. All best to you and all those that you love.

[@nancycarroll489]

Great actor. Loved the Soup Nazi. Fav pet of the show. Thanks, Larry!

[@cappaman73]

Such an iconic character for the entire Seinfeld series. And what a nice guy is real life.

[@rd4501]

Great actor, amazing act. "You are pushing your luck little man"👍

[@mikelastmanstanding6078]

Love Seinfeld and all of the characters! Thank you so much Larry for lending your time , talent and insight to the cast and your character.

[@joemasters2270]

Sir you are a comedy icon & an inspiration to everyone who works a job dealing w/ the public. I manage a Trader Joes & ppl get too aggressive as ppl tend to - "NO GROCERIES FOR YOU!" Thank you & Larry David for the creation of the best side character on the show

[@johnkoon789]

Newman: "He's movin' out of the country, he's movin' to Argentina! No more soup, Jerry! No more for any of us!"

[@Ajaxtothehead]

LOL to Argentina, that's so funny.

[@paulzammataro7185]

😱

[@roddevereaux1830]

Im going home to grab a big pot! 🏃🏻

[@lsh3rd]

Mulligatawny!

[@tobalaba]

I am from Argentina, I love his place!

[@kidzoki]

I met Larry Thomas in Columbus back in 2005. He was gracious, funny and a very nice guy. He has a great laugh.

[@mikesweat9052]

Absolutley got to get this book. Wonderful acting on the show and still love it to this day.

[@dombrunelli5082]

Thumbs up for the "extra", from one! And I love Larry's idea for a spin-off with the other great characters..Go! Larry!

[@Mrshereforethemusic]

I lived behind the iron curtain during the Cold War and this was the type of service you could expect as a customer. Plus the famous lines in a shop: We don’t have that today and we won’t get it in the future either.

[@Pboy7272]

"I had no idea the life I had was gone forever. Not a moment goes by in my life that it doesn't have something to do with having been the Soup Nazi. An hour goes by and something happens where that takes over my life again." Such a testament to what a truly wonderful show Seinfeld was. So grateful to have had been able to look forward to the new episodes each week. It was the supporting cast such as this man that gave the show it's legs for so so many years 👏👏👏

[@lang-ed3bk]

The soup nazi was my all-time favorite episode of Seinfeld

[@gabrielcoronado6395]

Here in my neighborhood , in Mexico City, we have our own Soup Nazi!. Phisically, he Is like a mexican version of Raymond Burr. You actually have to wait until he is ready to take your order. Sometimes he refuses to give you the kind of sausage (salsa) you want, and specially, he is reluctant to sale extra orders of sausage to go. Those facts make funnier this episode for me. 😂😂😂

[@lang-ed3bk]

@@gabrielcoronado6395 haha!

[@frankcampos925]

Yeah I couldn't wait till season 7

[@skipstalforce]

Close second, chinesse delivery best episode.

[@gabrielcoronado6395]

skipstalforce You are right! Is hilarious!!😂😂😂

[@bobb1870]

I am reminded of the character everytime I have soup. Get memories. Thanks

[@toddsalkowski448]

My favorite episode. Glad to see the actor is so nice and has has received well deserved credit for the performance.

[@MultiSkins4life]

I met him last week! Very genuine guy!

[@Rteresi1]

its just great to see him alive and happy with such good energy... I think that is what helped with his character.

[@murieltainter5936]

What a nice guy....I really miss that show. Only crap on tv now.

[@goosewhisperer6275]

Yes, he's intelligent, too. You're so right about tv these days, too. I don't even own a tv anymore; there's nothing worth watching.

[@mcmandy086]

ikr? everything on TV and even the internet revolves around shock value or disturbing storylines that are only disturbing for the sake of being disturbing.

[@megrimes]

I have all season orginal on dvd

[@jimlawson7789]

Try Omari. It blew me away. Not Comedy though. I saw Jerry Seinfeld live and he was amazing about nothing.

[@WhiskersMctabby]

I've been watching Seinfeld for over 18 years now and I'm only 25.... Every last episode is quotable. I remember being in school and every kid there could quote lines. Me: You can't spare one square. Classmate: I don't have a square to spare. It was awesome.

[@starwizardmanonthestarwiza2469]

Thank you for taking me through the future and the past thanks for feeding my soul

[@thefishboneexperience7697]

His one of my favorite actors in the sienfeld sitcom his episode was him all him and I love it I think it wouldn't came out good if somebody else did the soup Natzi

[@themashugana9440]

I met Larry Thomas once. he was doing photos & autographs at a baseball game. he was a really nice guy, but in hindsight I've always kinda wished I'd did something wrong, and he yelled, "no photos for you!!!" LOL

[@I_am_Dane_Youssef]

I met him! He was signing autographs at WonderCon. He had plastic soup ladles and pictures of himself as the blackjack dealer in AUSTIN POWERS. We had a long, lengthy, pleasant conversation. I didn't ask him to say "NO SOUP FOR YOU!" because I imagined he was sick of that. But he said everyone--even his mother asks him to do that. I still wish him luck and hope he'll be known as more than the Soup Nazi.

[@karenpotter3562]

I love this episode 🥰🥰 just one of my favorites!! Also the library cop 😆😁Hilarious

[@mattwilliam5522]

It was so erotic to see this one

[@LakersNotFakers4]

This man is a legend

[@Mba54]

Great episode! One that I see again and again and yet feel the same as if it is the first time. Die hard Seinfeld fan.

[@dirks6550]

He seems very grateful. Really cool to see.

[@mxamiss5]

This is amazing. I wish him all the happiness in the world.

[@crank1out164]

Has there ever really been a sitcom that has held a candle to Seinfeld? The writing and execution of each episode was impeccable and this episode was no exception. They all hold up to time perfectly.

[@brianchisnell1548]

When you have to rehearse, before you walk in, to get soup. Brilliant. Thank you!!

[@kevindondrea144]

I loved when Larry was a guest on "Scrubs" and "Zach" kept trying to get him to say, "No Soup for you." but he kept on refusing to. Then Zach "Coerced" him into saying it. 😊😊

[@myvalentine9590]

This guy was hilarious! I ❤️ him & wish we’d seen more of him.... his expressions were priceless..especially ALL interactions with Elaine

[@ejspode9503]

A bit of a quasi off topic post. Throughout my life, I've never been a terribly adventurous eater. If something sounded weird or exotic, I would always look for more conventional fare. A few years ago, I went into a restaurant, and one of the soups on the chalk board was mulligatawny. Well, because of the Soup Nazi episode, I just had to give it a go. SURPRISE !!! It was delicious, and now I make a point of driving the 45 minutes to that eatery every few weeks for a bowl . . . all thanks to Jerry, Larry, and Larry.

[@kit2130]

Great interview but I think what the show was about in the end was how the most mundane parts of life can be blown out of proportion in a most halirious way. I'm also glad he's back to saying "no soup for you" 😊

[@ron7447]

As a diehard Seinfeld fan, thank you so much for introspective. Really miss the show.

[@Dane_Youssef]

I met him at Wondercom. Got his autograph on a plastic soup ladle. We had a nice long conversation. Talked about his career and that of others. I told him I had noticed him on SEINFELD as well as AUSTIN POWERS and SCRUBS. He appreciated I had noticed that he was around. He told me personally that SCRUBS creator Bill Lawrence was in the audience when they shot his very first episode of SEINFELD.

[@HypnoSwag]

"COME BACK, ONE YEAR!!"

[@HeavyMetal95]

YOU GET NOTHING!! YOU LOSE!! GOOD DAY SIR!

[@jjryan1352]

I could absolutely see Jackie Childs raving about the soup. "Now look at this Jambalaya. It's tangy. Hearty. Filling. Delicious! A bit hot though."

[@jeffshriber6120]

Thank you larry, your a class act, you made me so happy over the years so great comedic timing i hope you gave great roles for ever more.😊

[@williamgallucci9913]

Love this character Larry just nailed it and the bag grab classic

[@sentient02970]

Elaine's disgusted face when George does his side step. lmao

[@AbhiWestores]

thank you TODAY for this series you people have started recently

[@eddiewilliams6708]

Love this man. The look on his face on the show is intimidating ❤

[@darrencolton7718]

Definitely 1 of my all time top 10 favourite episodes. Thanks soup Nazi! 🙌👍😂

[@ricktimmons458]

LARRY - THANKS MAN NEEDED THOSE LAUGHS.

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

Really enjoyed this interview. Great stuff

[@michaelkelly6583]

Thank you. Yours was one of my favourite scenes.

[@tigerbalm666]

One oif the most iconic characters!

[@rhymereason3449]

That was one funny episode - Larry created an iconic pop culture figure that will last for generations.

[@daviddennison4287]

Awesome guy one of my favorite episodes got to love this guy

[@erichowry7197]

Great interview with a great actor!!

[@kennethbaker2806]

I love these interviews

[@deathkampdrone]

This was THE show when it comes to great characters that we only meet for a short while. Yet this is the man that so many people will think of first. That's quite a feat.

[@DeanJohnson67]

I see 5 people didn't get their bread!

[@BobDiaz123]

Dean Johnson NO SOUP FOR THEM !!!!!

[@davidwesley2525]

@@BobDiaz123 Never P*ss off the Soup Nazi. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BobDiaz123]

@@davidwesley2525 NO SOUP FOR YOU !!!!!!! Next....

[@angelmatos9143]

A Mt Rushmore moment of television. 😂

[@mightyhero]

I met Larry Thomas when he was a guest at a comic book convention. He's very friendly, and very happy to talk about Seinfeld!

[@donmulder8061]

Still watching several times a week if not daily. Too bad they can't do a show like that today.

[@Dr.HERNÁNCAYCHO]

Great actors just need one chance, one episode to trascend and become an Icon. Good for Larry 👍🏼