Jerry Seinfeld : biography
Jerome "Jerry" Seinfeld (born April 29, 1954) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television/film producer, best known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), which he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, and, in the show’s final two seasons, co-executive-produced.
In his first major foray back into the media since the finale of Seinfeld, he co-wrote and co-produced the film Bee Movie, also voicing the lead role of Barry B. Benson. In February 2010, Seinfeld premiered a reality TV series called The Marriage Ref on NBC. Seinfeld directed Colin Quinn in the Broadway show at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York which ran until January 8, 2011.
Seinfeld is known for specializing in observational humor, often focusing on personal relationships and uncomfortable social obligations. In 2005, Comedy Central ranked Jerry Seinfeld 12th out of 100 as the greatest comedians of all time in its five-part special The 100 Greatest Standups Of All Time.
Personal wealth
According to Forbes magazine, Jerry Seinfeld’s annual earning from Seinfeld in 1998 was $267 million, making him the highest-earning celebrity that year. He reportedly turned down $5 million per episode, for 22 episodes, to continue the show for a tenth season. He earned $100 million from syndication deals and stand-up appearances in 2005 and $60 million in 2006. He also earned $10 million for appearing with Bill Gates in Microsoft’s 2008 ads for Windows.TV Guide, 7 September 2008. Between June 2008 and June 2009, Seinfeld earned $85 million, making him the highest-paid comedian during that 12-month period.
Credits
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1984 | The Ratings Game | Network Rep | |
1999 | Pros & Cons | Prison Man #2 | |
2002 | Comedian | Himself | |
2004 | A Uniform Used to Mean Something | Himself | |
Hindsight Is 20/20 | Himself | ||
2007 | Bee Movie | Barry B. Benson | Voice, Producer, Co-writerNominated — Producers Guild of America Award for Motion Picture Producer of the Year Award – AnimatedNominated — Kids Choice Award for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Benson | Frankie | |
1989–1998 | Seinfeld | Jerry Seinfeld | American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (1992, 1993)Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series (1993)Golden Globe Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (1995, 1997, 1998)Nominated — American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (1996, 1999)Nominated — Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)Nominated — Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (1996) |
1993, 1998 | The Larry Sanders Show | Himself | |
1997 | NewsRadio | Himself | |
1998 | I’m Telling You for the Last Time | Himself | |
2000 | Dilbert | Comp-U-Comp | |
2004 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Himself | (cameo) |
2007 | 30 Rock | Himself | ("SeinfeldVision") |
2009 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Himself | |
2010 | The Marriage Ref | Executive Producer | |
2012–2013 | Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (web series) | Himself | |
2012 | Louie | Himself | |
2013 | Saturday Night Live | Himself | Appeared in opening monologue of episode 736, hosted by Adam Levine, in a parody of "The Voice" |