Jerry Seinfeld

Jerome Allen Seinfeld was born on April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. Raised in Massapequa, New York, he went on to attend Queens College, City University of New York, graduating with a degree in communications and theater. From an early age, Seinfeld was interested in comedy, which led him to try his hand at stand-up after college.

Jerry Seinfeld made a breakthrough in his career when he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on May 7, 1981. His performance was well-received, leading to frequent appearances on the show and establishing him as a rising comedian in the industry. This appearance is often credited with launching his successful career in stand-up comedy.

The television show 'Seinfeld', created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, premiered on July 5, 1989, on NBC. Seinfeld starred as a fictionalized version of himself, a comedian in New York City. The show, often described as 'a show about nothing,' became one of the most acclaimed and popular sitcoms of all time, known for its unique humor and structure.

On June 24, 1993, Jerry Seinfeld's first book, "Seinlanguage", was published. The book is a collection of his comedic observations, many drawn from his stand-up routines. It was a best-seller and gave fans further insight into the comedic style and mind of Seinfeld during the peak years of his television show.

The finale of 'Seinfeld,' one of the most popular and influential sitcoms in television history, aired on May 14, 1998. The ending was universally watched and became an iconic moment in television history, drawing an audience of over 76 million viewers. It marked the conclusion of the series after nine successful seasons.

Jerry Seinfeld married Jessica Sklar on November 25, 2000. The couple met at a Reebok gym in August 1998 and were engaged in November 1999. Jessica was a public relations executive for Tommy Hilfiger at the time. Their marriage has since continued as one of the well-known partnerships in the entertainment industry.

During the 80th Academy Awards on February 24, 2008, Jerry Seinfeld notably appeared to present the Best Animated Feature Film award. During the presentation, he humorously voiced the animated bee character, Barry B. Benson, that he played in the 2007 animated film 'Bee Movie'. His humorous presentation was well-received by the audience.

On June 2, 2009, NBC announced the upcoming premiere of 'The Marriage Ref', a reality television comedy panel show, which premiered on February 28, 2010. Jerry Seinfeld served as the executive producer, lending his comedic insights to the format of the show, which featured celebrities offering advice on marital disputes in a comedic setting.

Jerry Seinfeld launched the web series 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' on July 19, 2012. The series features Seinfeld picking up a fellow comedian in a classic car, taking them out for coffee, and engaging in light, humorous conversation. It was praised for its innovative format and quickly gathered a significant audience and critical approval.

On September 19, 2017, Jerry Seinfeld's comedy special 'Jerry Before Seinfeld' was released on Netflix. In this special, Seinfeld returns to The Comic Strip in New York City, where he started his career, and delivers stand-up based on his early material mixed with new reflections. The special was well-received and celebrated his comedic roots.