Jerry Seinfeld is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known for his observational humor and his role as a fictionalized version of himself in the acclaimed television sitcom Seinfeld. 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.
Jerry Seinfeld rose to national fame as the co-creator and star of the sitcom Seinfeld, which he developed alongside Larry David. 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.
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 12th Greatest Stand-Up Comedian of All Time, citing his innovation in observational comedy and lasting impact on both television and stand-up.
| Birth Date: | 29 Apr, 1954 |
| Age: | 66 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| Education: | Queens College State University of New York at Oswego |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American comedian and actor |
| Spouse: | Jessica Seinfeld [M. 1999] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 32 million |
