Trivia

In the season 4 Seinfeld episode, "The Pilot," he portrayed an actor playing a character based on Cosmo Kramer. In real life, Hankin auditioned for the role of Kramer and was series co-creator Larry David's first choice during casting, as he felt Hankin was most similar to his friend Kenny Kramer who the character was based on; however, Michael Richards was ultimately cast.

Was a member of the comedy improvisation groups Second City (Chicago) and The Committee (San Francisco).

Has played a homeless man in episodes of four different series: ER (1994), Malcolm in the Middle (2000), Joan of Arcadia (2003) and Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny (2004).

Worked in more than 100 films as a screenwriter, producer, director, and singer. Began his career as an illustrator.

Studied acting at Syracuse University, Syracuse New York. In same class with Frank Langella and Carl Gottlieb.

Degree in Industrial Design at Syracuse University, New York.

Is the only actor besides Bryan Cranston to have appeared on "Seinfeld" (1989-1998), "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000-2006), and "Breaking Bad" (2008-2013).

He played God in both Joan of Arcadia (2003) and The Last Hand (2010).

Was considered for the role of Detective Vukovich in The Terminator (1984).

Only actor, along with John Candy and Eddie Bracken, to have appeared in both the Griswold 'Vacation' and 'Home Alone' film franchises.

Published author.

Born on exactly the same date as Kenneth Colley of "Star Wars" fame.