By age 8, Seinfeld was putting himself through rigorous comic training, watching television day and night to study the techniques of comedians. Seinfeld’s interest in comedy was sparked at an early age through the influence of his father, a sign maker who was also a closet comedian. Jerome Seinfeld was born on April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. Quick FactsįULL NAME: Jerome Seinfeld BORN: ApBIRTHPLACE: Brooklyn, New York SPOUSE: Jessica Seinfeld (1999-present) CHILDREN: Sascha, Julian, and Shepherd ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Taurus Early Life and Career Start Seinfeld later created the interview series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which aired from 2012 to 2019. It was the highest-rated show in the United States when the final episode aired in 1998. Seinfeld became the first actor to earn $1 million per episode for his starring role on the series, which ran for nine seasons.
After starring in his own television special in 1987, he developed the sitcom Seinfeld for NBC with fellow comedian Larry David. Jerry Seinfeld is an Emmy-winning actor and comedian who made his stand-up debut at an open mic night in 1976 and appeared on The Tonight Show in 1981. Netflix Specials: 'Jerry Before Seinfeld' and '23 Hours to Kill'.Return to TV: 'The Marriage Ref' and 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'.
