Jerry Seinfeld American comedian, film and television actor, writer and screenwriter Date of Birth: 29.04.1954 Country: USA

1. Biography of Jerry Seinfeld
2. Early Life and Education
3. Career Beginnings
4. Seinfeld
5. Later Career
6. Other Endeavors
7. Personal Life
8. Trivia

Biography of Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld, born on April 29, 1954, in New York, USA, is an American actor, comedian, film and television actor, writer, and screenwriter. He gained fame in the genre of stand-up comedy and through the sitcom "Seinfeld," in which he played a character partially fictionalized and partially based on himself. He was also involved in writing scripts for the show and became an executive producer in its final two seasons.

Early Life and Education

Jerry Seinfeld was born in a family of Hungarian Jewish descent. His mother also had Jewish roots from Syria, and his grandfather immigrated to the United States from the Austro-Hungarian city of what is now Ivanov-Frankivsk, Ukraine. During his years of education, Jerry attended several institutions and even spent time in Israel. Eventually, he graduated from Queens College, part of the City University of New York, with a bachelor's degree in communication and theater arts.

Career Beginnings

After completing his studies, Jerry Seinfeld started pursuing a career in stand-up comedy. He made appearances on television and in 1979, he was cast in the sitcom "Benson" as Frankie, a newspaper delivery boy. Although his role was small and unpopular among the actors, Seinfeld was eventually fired due to creative differences. However, in May 1981, he appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," impressed the host and viewers, and received invitations to several other comedy shows. He also made multiple appearances on "The Tonight Show."

Seinfeld

In 1989, Jerry Seinfeld began his most significant project to date: the sitcom "Seinfeld" on NBC. By the fourth season, it became the most popular sitcom in America. The show focused entirely on Seinfeld's titular character, with Jerry being the only actor appearing in every episode. Although the series ended in 1998, reruns are still broadcast by various television networks, and a DVD version was released from 2004 to 2007.

Later Career

After the conclusion of "Seinfeld," Jerry Seinfeld returned to stand-up comedy, touring the country and participating in several video commercials. He collaborated with renowned director Barry Levinson on a video for American Express. In 2007, Seinfeld hosted the 79th Academy Awards and announced the winner of the Best Documentary Feature category. He continued to make guest appearances on various television shows, such as "30 Rock."

Other Endeavors

Apart from his acting career, Jerry Seinfeld is also an author. His book "Seinlanguage," which is a literary version of his stand-up performances, became a number one bestseller according to the New York Times in 1993. He also wrote a children's book titled "Halloween" in 2003. Seinfeld has authored several books about himself and the sitcom "Seinfeld" and has written forewords for books by Ted Nancy and Ed Broth. Some speculate that both Nancy and Broth are actually pseudonyms for Seinfeld himself.

Personal Life

Jerry Seinfeld's personal life has been diverse. However, he met Jessica Sklar, who had recently returned to the United States after her honeymoon with theater producer Eric Nederlander. Despite the circumstances, they fell in love, and Jessica divorced her husband to marry Seinfeld in 1999. The couple has a daughter and two sons.

Trivia

Jerry Seinfeld has participated in George W. Bush's presidential campaign and has had some notable experiences. In 2008, the brakes on his car failed, but he managed to escape without serious injuries. In 1998, he earned $267 million, making him the highest-earning Hollywood celebrity that year. Seinfeld is also known for his extensive collection of Porsche cars, owning 46 in total. Throughout his career, he has received several prestigious awards, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe.