Jerry Seinfeld is the co-creator of the most successful television sitcom in history, ‘Seinfeld’. He is among the few stand-up comedians to have his own television series. Ambitious and driven by perfectionism, he went on to become one of the most highly paid comedians in the entertainment industry. What gives him the edge over other comedians is his knack for effortless comedy that leaves his audiences with infectious laughing sessions. His observational humour is often based on personal relationships, social obligations and the trivial issues faced on a daily basis in modern life. In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Seinfeld continues to come out with innovative approaches in stand-up comedy. He was ranked by Comedy Central to be the ‘12th out of 100 Greatest Comedians of all Time’. He has appeared on a number of television shows including, ‘The Larry Sanders Show’, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’. He also co-wrote and co-produced the film, ‘Bee Movie’. He is the author of the book ‘Seinlanguage’, which made it to the New York Times Best Seller list. To learn more interesting and intriguing facts about his childhood, personal life and achievements in the field of comedy, scroll down and continue to read this biography.
| Name | Jerry Seinfeld |
| Real Name | Jerome Allen Seinfeld |
| Date of Birth | April 29, 1954 |
| Age | 68 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Weight | 79 |
Family
| Spouse | Jessica Seinfeld (25 December 1999 – present) (3 children) |
| Children | Sascha Seinfeld Julian Kal Seinfeld Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld |
| Parents | Betty Hesney Kalman Seinfeld |
| Relatives | Carolyn Liebling (sibling) |
Seinfeld is married to Jessica Seinfeld since 1999. The couple parents two sons, Julian Kal and Shepherd Kellen, and a daughter named Sascha. He was listed at the 12th spot by the Satellite TV channel Comedy Central in 2005.
AWARDS
- 2019Emmy–Outstanding Informational Series or Special: Nominated
- 2016Emmy–Outstanding Variety Talk Series: Nominated
- 2014Emmy–Outstanding Short-Format Nonfiction Program: Nominated
- 2013Emmy–Outstanding Special Class – Short-Format Nonfiction Programs: Nominated
- 2008Producers Guild Awards–Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Pictures: Nominated
- 1999Emmy–Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: Nominated
- 1998Emmy–Outstanding Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1998Golden Globe–Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Nominated
- 1997Emmy–Outstanding Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1997Screen Actors Guild Awards–Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Winner
- 1996Golden Globe–Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Nominated
- 1996Emmy–Outstanding Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1996Screen Actors Guild Awards–Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Winner
- 1996Emmy–Outstanding Lead Actor for a Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1995Golden Globe–Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Nominated
- 1995Emmy–Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1995Screen Actors Guild Awards–Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1995Emmy–Outstanding Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1994Emmy–Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1994Golden Globe–Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy: Winner
- 1994Screen Actors Guild Awards–Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Winner
- 1994Emmy–Outstanding Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1993Emmy–Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1993Emmy–Outstanding Comedy Series: Winner
- 1992Emmy–Outstanding Comedy Series: Nominated
- 1992Emmy–Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Nominated
