Jerry Seinfeld is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He rose to fame with his role on the sitcom “Seinfeld,” which he co-created with Larry David.
Famous for his stand-up comedy style, Seinfeld has established himself as one of the greatest stand-up comedians ever.
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- Full Name: Jerome Allen Seinfeld
- Other Name: Jerry Seinfeld
- Date of birth: April 29, 1954
- Age: 69
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- Place of birth: New York City, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer
- Height: 1.8 m
- Parents: Kalman Seinfeld (father), Betty Seinfeld (mother)
- Siblings: 1
- Spouse: Jessica Seinfeld (married 1999)
- Children: 3
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $950 million
Early life and education
Jerry Seinfeld, now 69, was born on April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York City.
His father, Kálmán Seinfeld, was a sign painter of Jewish descent, while his mother, Betty Hosni, and her parents, Selim and Salha Hosni, were Jews from Aleppo, Syria. He has an older sister named Carolyn.
Seinfeld grew up in Massapequa, New York and attended Massapequa High School on Long Island. During his teenage years, he also volunteered at Kibbutz Sa’ar in Israel.
Seinfeld then attended the State University of New York at Oswego before transferring to Queens College, City University of New York, where he graduated in 1976 with a degree in communications and theater.
Personal life
Jerry Seinfeld is married to author and philanthropist Jessica Seinfeld.
The couple married in 1999 and have three children: Sascha, Shepherd and Julian Seinfeld.
Career
Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his college years. He began performing stand-up comedy at open mic nights in New York City and caught the attention of Rodney Dangerfield, which led to an appearance on Rodney Dangerfield’s HBO special.
In 1987, Seinfeld’s hour-long special ““Stand-Up Confidential” aired on HBO, further cementing his comedic abilities.
However, the comedy “Seinfeld” brought him widespread recognition and success. Co-created with Larry David, the show aired from 1989 to 1998 and became one of the most acclaimed and popular sitcoms of all time.
Seinfeld played a fictionalized version of himself, and the show focused on the characters’ everyday lives and humorous observations. Seinfeld’s sharp wit and comedic timing contributed to the show’s huge success.
Besides his work on “Seinfeld,” Seinfeld has been involved in a variety of projects. He co-produced, co-wrote, and starred in the 2007 animated film “The Bee Movie,” has received critical acclaim.
He also created and hosted the web series “Comedians in cars drinking coffee” From 2012 to 2019, he interviewed fellow comedians while driving vintage cars and drinking coffee.
Net asset value
Jerry Seinfeld is a millionaire and has an estimated net worth of $950 million.
Social Media
- Instagram name: @jerryseinfeld
- Twitter Username: @JerrySeinfeld
Filming
- Movie about bees
- die laughing
- Eddie
- I tell you one last time
- Advantages and disadvantages
