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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Jerry Seinfeld is an American <a href="/biography/jerry-seinfeld">comedian</a>, actor, writer, and producer best known for his observational humor and his role as a fictionalized version of himself in the acclaimed television sitcom <em>Seinfeld</em>. He was born on April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the town of Massapequa on Long Island. He attended Massapequa High School before enrolling at the State University of New York at Oswego. After two years, he transferred to Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY), where he earned a degree in communications and theater.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough with <em>Seinfeld</em></h2>

<p>Jerry Seinfeld rose to national fame as the co-creator and star of the sitcom <em>Seinfeld</em>, which he developed alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_David">Larry David</a>. The show, noted for its distinctive "show about nothing" style and focus on everyday social minutiae, premiered in 1989 and ran for nine successful seasons until 1998. Set primarily in an apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the series became a cultural phenomenon and is widely regarded as one of the most influential comedies in television history.</p>

<h2>Career Achievements and Earnings</h2>

<p>According to Forbes, Seinfeld's cumulative earnings from the show and its syndication deals reached an estimated $267 million as of 2004. His continued licensing income and other ventures have kept him among the highest-earning comedians in the world. Comedy Central has ranked him as the 12<sup>th</sup> Greatest Stand-Up Comedian of All Time, citing his innovation in observational comedy and lasting impact on both television and stand-up.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>

<p>Earlier in his career, Seinfeld was engaged to fellow <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Leifer">comedian</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Leifer">Carol Leifer</a>, who partially inspired the character of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Benes">Elaine Benes</a> on <em>Seinfeld</em>, though the engagement did not lead to marriage. He later entered a relationship with <a href="/biography/shoshanna-lonstein-gruss">Shoshanna Lonstein</a> when she was 17 and he was 38, an aspect of his personal life that received significant media attention at the time. The relationship lasted about four years.</p>

<p>In 1999, Jerry Seinfeld married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Seinfeld">Jessica Sklar</a>, a public relations executive previously employed by fashion brand <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Hilfiger">Tommy Hilfiger</a>. The couple met at a New York gym shortly before <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Seinfeld">Jessica</a>'s first marriage ended and wed shortly thereafter. They have three children: a daughter, Sascha, and two sons, Julian Kal and Shepherd Kellen.</p>

<h2>Car Collection and Interests</h2>

<p>An avid automotive enthusiast, Jerry Seinfeld is known for owning a vast car collection, with a particular focus on Porsches—reportedly including over 150 vehicles. His passion has also been showcased through his web series <em>Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee</em>, where he blends comedy, conversation, and his love of automobiles.</p>

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