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 Jerry Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Betty (Hesney) and Kalman Seinfeld. His father was of Hungarian Jewish descent, while Jerry's maternal grandparents, Salha and Selim Hosni, were Syrian Jewish immigrants (from Aleppo). He moved with his family, including sister Carolyn, to suburban Massepequa, Long Island, at a young age. Jerry's dad, who had a terrific sense of humor, was a commercial sign maker.Jerry attended Oswego College in upstate New York but transferred to Queens College back in New York City. Developed interest in stand-up comedy after brief stints in college productions. Went straight from college graduation to amateur night tryout at New York's Catch a Rising Star, 1976.Continued to perform in local clubs and Catskill Mountain resorts until his career was boosted by an appearance on a Rodney Dangerfield HBO special, 1976. Career took off after first successful spot on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), May 1981, at age 27. Appearances on [error] and The Merv Griffin Show (1962) followed. Also appeared four times as Frankie on Benson (1979) sitcom. After he was abruptly fired from the show, he swore never to do another sitcom unless he had greater control. This opportunity emerged when he was invited to create a sitcom for NBC in 1989 and teamed with one-time stand-up colleague Larry David.Progression of "The Seinfeld Chronicles" into the long-running Seinfeld (1989) series phenomenon was ended by its co-creator and co-executive producer, Larry David. Still unmarried, he moved back to New York City into a new multimillion-dollar, multilevel apartment on Central Park West just down the street from his small bachelor studio on West 81st.
Bio:
Jerry Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Betty (Hesney) and Kalman Seinfeld. His father was of Hungarian Jewish descent, while Jerry's maternal grandparents, Salha and Selim Hosni, were Syrian Jewish immigrants (from Aleppo). He moved with his family, including sister Carolyn, to suburban Massepequa, Long Island, at a young age. Jerry's dad, who had a terrific sense of humor, was a commercial sign maker.Jerry attended Oswego College in upstate New York but transferred to Queens College back in New York City. Developed interest in stand-up comedy after brief stints in college productions. Went straight from college graduation to amateur night tryout at New York's Catch a Rising Star, 1976.Continued to perform in local clubs and Catskill Mountain resorts until his career was boosted by an appearance on a Rodney Dangerfield HBO special, 1976. Career took off after first successful spot on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), May 1981, at age 27. Appearances on [error] and The Merv Griffin Show (1962) followed. Also appeared four times as Frankie on Benson (1979) sitcom. After he was abruptly fired from the show, he swore never to do another sitcom unless he had greater control. This opportunity emerged when he was invited to create a sitcom for NBC in 1989 and teamed with one-time stand-up colleague Larry David.Progression of "The Seinfeld Chronicles" into the long-running Seinfeld (1989) series phenomenon was ended by its co-creator and co-executive producer, Larry David. Still unmarried, he moved back to New York City into a new multimillion-dollar, multilevel apartment on Central Park West just down the street from his small bachelor studio on West 81st.
Tivia:
Was the first recipient of the American Express Black Card.Is a Porsche collector. Paparazzi have seen him in at least 20 different ones.Bought Billy Joel's house in Amagansett village in the Hamptons (Long Island, NY) for then record-setting price of $32 million in March, 2000.Has a collection of more than 500 sneakers. They are all white.Lives in Manhattan's renowned Beresford apartment building, northwest corner of 81st St. and Central Park West, just down the street from the address of "129 W. 81st," just west of Columbus Avenue where sitcom Jerry lived. He then named his production company "Columbus 81.".Stated in an interview that one of the highlights of his career was when he had a two-hour conversation with President Bill Clinton in the White House kitchen.Had a compulsive habit of throwing out the clothes he had traveled with after each road trip.Has practiced meditation for 37 years, as he stated in 2013 in a promotional tape appearing on the website of the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace.Is a fan of the comic book character Superman, as was shown in many episodes of the Seinfeld (1989) TV series.His first child with wife Jessica Seinfeld (aka Jessica Sklar), a daughter named Sascha, was born in New York City on November 7, 2000. Comedian George Wallace was the best man at the wedding. The Seinfelds later had a son, Julian Kal, born March 1, 2003. Welcomed son, Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld, on August 22, 2005.Growing up watching and loving Bud Abbott and Lou Costello on TV, He says he still reveres the comedy duo for their perfection and the "musical math" evident in the comic timing of their iconic 'Who's On First?' routine. In tribute, Seinfeld appeared in an MLB Network special about the routine in July 2012. Also, as he told the NY Times, his brief comedy stand-up that used to open early episodes of Seinfeld (1989) was an homage to the comedians, as was his own playing the Abbott-like straight man to the other characters in the sitcom, as well as building on the physical contrast between Kramer's tall leanness and Newman's short chubbiness. Even more, character George Costanza's middle name, Louis, was yet another tribute to Costello's memory.Used to appear frequently on "The Howard Stern Radio Show", but had a falling out when Howard Stern and his crew made fun of his relationship with Shoshanna Gruss. He maintained his friendship with Stern and returned to the show in 2010.Opened for Anne Murray when she went on tour for a period of four years. Murray saw him perform on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) and said she had to have him as her opening act.His first time ever on stage at a comedy club, he looked out at the audience, froze and was eventually jeered and booed off of the stage. He knew he could do it, so he went back the next night, completed his set to laughter and applause, and the rest is history.He was the original choice to host Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988), but he turned it down in order to focus on Seinfeld (1989).Jerry Seinfeld won 6 consecutive Emmy nominations for best actor in a leading role in a comedy series (1992-97) but never won the Emmy.Announced his engagement to Jessica Sklar (born Nina Sklar on September 12, 1971 in Oyster Bay, New York). They began dating after they met at the Reebok Sport Club in 1998, even though she had just married Eric Nederlander, a scion of the Broadway theater-owning family. At one point, it was reported that Nederlander planned to sue Seinfeld for "alienation of affection" for contributing to the demise of his marriage. No legal action materialized. (10 November 1999)Raised in Massapequa,New York (on Long Island), Seinfeld later graduated from Queens College (New York City). His sister, Carolyn Liebling, was his manager.In 2007 Forbes Magazine reported his earnings to be approximately $60 million.Some of the cars he has owned include: 1949 Porsche 356/2, 1952 VW beetle, 1953 Porsche 550-03, 1955 Porsche 550 spyder, 1957 Porsche 356 type A speedster, 1957 Fiat 500, 1958 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS/GT carrera speedster, 1958 Porsche 597 jagdwagen, 1959 Porsche 718 RSK, 1960 VW beetle, 1962 VW bus, 1963 Porsche 356 B 2000 GS carrera 2 coup��, 1963 VW karmann ghia, 1964 Porsche 911, 1964 VW camper, 1966 Porsche 356 SC cabriolet "Polizei", 1966 Porsche 911, 1970 Porsche 911S "Henri", 1973 Porsche 911 carrera RS, 1973 Porsche 917/30 can-am spyder, 1974 Porsche 911 carrera 3.0 IROC RSR, 1986 Porsche 959, 1989 Porsche 911 speedster, 1990 Porsche 962C, 1994 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 S flachbau, 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 1998 Porsche 993 3.8 cup RSR, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT prototype, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT, 2011 Porsche 997 speedster, 2012 Porsche 997 GT3 4.0 cup "Brumos commemorative edition". Seinfeld bought (from Manhattan Motors) the first Porsche 911 ever built.; it was light blue.Announced signing of deal with Miramax in April 2002 to distribute documentary about his recent travels back on the comedy circuit doing stand-up. For more than a year, Seinfeld has been followed on cross-country gigs with production crew headed by Christian Charles and Gary Streiner, who worked on his American Express commercials.Headlined Colonials Weekend 2006 at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, where his former girlfriend Shoshanna Gruss attended before transferring to UCLA in 1994.Born on exactly the same date as Gavan O'Herlihy (of "Willow" and "Never Say Never Again" fame). |
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Jerry Seinfeld |
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Producer,Writer,Actor (IMDB) |
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| Height: |
5' 11' (1.80 m) |
| Biography: |
Jerry Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Betty (Hesney) and Kalman Seinfeld. His father was of Hungarian Jewish descent, while Jerry\'s maternal grandparents, Salha and Selim Hosni, were Syrian Jewish immigrants (from Aleppo). He mov |
| Trivia: |
Was the first recipient of the American Express Black Card.Is a Porsche collector. Paparazzi have seen him in at least 20 different ones.Bought Billy Joel's house in Amagansett village in the Hamptons (Long Island, NY) for then record-setting price of $32 million in March, 2000.Has a collection of more than 500 sneakers. They are all white.Lives in Manhattan's renowned Beresford apartment building, northwest corner of 81st St. and Central Park West, just down the street from the address of "129 W. 81st," just west of Columbus Avenue where sitcom Jerry lived. He then named his production company "Columbus 81.".Stated in an interview that one of the highlights of his career was when he had a two-hour conversation with President Bill Clinton in the White House kitchen.Had a compulsive habit of throwing out the clothes he had traveled with after each road trip.Has practiced meditation for 37 years, as he stated in 2013 in a promotional tape appearing on the website of the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace.Is a fan of the comic book character Superman, as was shown in many episodes of the Seinfeld (1989) TV series.His first child with wife Jessica Seinfeld (aka Jessica Sklar), a daughter named Sascha, was born in New York City on November 7, 2000. Comedian George Wallace was the best man at the wedding. The Seinfelds later had a son, Julian Kal, born March 1, 2003. Welcomed son, Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld, on August 22, 2005.Growing up watching and loving Bud Abbott and Lou Costello on TV, He says he still reveres the comedy duo for their perfection and the "musical math" evident in the comic timing of their iconic 'Who's On First?' routine. In tribute, Seinfeld appeared in an MLB Network special about the routine in July 2012. Also, as he told the NY Times, his brief comedy stand-up that used to open early episodes of Seinfeld (1989) was an homage to the comedians, as was his own playing the Abbott-like straight man to the other characters in the sitcom, as well as building on the physical contrast between Kramer's tall leanness and Newman's short chubbiness. Even more, character George Costanza's middle name, Louis, was yet another tribute to Costello's memory.Used to appear frequently on "The Howard Stern Radio Show", but had a falling out when Howard Stern and his crew made fun of his relationship with Shoshanna Gruss. He maintained his friendship with Stern and returned to the show in 2010.Opened for Anne Murray when she went on tour for a period of four years. Murray saw him perform on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) and said she had to have him as her opening act.His first time ever on stage at a comedy club, he looked out at the audience, froze and was eventually jeered and booed off of the stage. He knew he could do it, so he went back the next night, completed his set to laughter and applause, and the rest is history.He was the original choice to host Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988), but he turned it down in order to focus on Seinfeld (1989).Jerry Seinfeld won 6 consecutive Emmy nominations for best actor in a leading role in a comedy series (1992-97) but never won the Emmy.Announced his engagement to Jessica Sklar (born Nina Sklar on September 12, 1971 in Oyster Bay, New York). They began dating after they met at the Reebok Sport Club in 1998, even though she had just married Eric Nederlander, a scion of the Broadway theater-owning family. At one point, it was reported that Nederlander planned to sue Seinfeld for "alienation of affection" for contributing to the demise of his marriage. No legal action materialized. (10 November 1999)Raised in Massapequa,New York (on Long Island), Seinfeld later graduated from Queens College (New York City). His sister, Carolyn Liebling, was his manager.In 2007 Forbes Magazine reported his earnings to be approximately $60 million.Some of the cars he has owned include: 1949 Porsche 356/2, 1952 VW beetle, 1953 Porsche 550-03, 1955 Porsche 550 spyder, 1957 Porsche 356 type A speedster, 1957 Fiat 500, 1958 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS/GT carrera speedster, 1958 Porsche 597 jagdwagen, 1959 Porsche 718 RSK, 1960 VW beetle, 1962 VW bus, 1963 Porsche 356 B 2000 GS carrera 2 coup��, 1963 VW karmann ghia, 1964 Porsche 911, 1964 VW camper, 1966 Porsche 356 SC cabriolet "Polizei", 1966 Porsche 911, 1970 Porsche 911S "Henri", 1973 Porsche 911 carrera RS, 1973 Porsche 917/30 can-am spyder, 1974 Porsche 911 carrera 3.0 IROC RSR, 1986 Porsche 959, 1989 Porsche 911 speedster, 1990 Porsche 962C, 1994 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 S flachbau, 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 1998 Porsche 993 3.8 cup RSR, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT prototype, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT, 2011 Porsche 997 speedster, 2012 Porsche 997 GT3 4.0 cup "Brumos commemorative edition". Seinfeld bought (from Manhattan Motors) the first Porsche 911 ever built.; it was light blue.Announced signing of deal with Miramax in April 2002 to distribute documentary about his recent travels back on the comedy circuit doing stand-up. For more than a year, Seinfeld has been followed on cross-country gigs with production crew headed by Christian Charles and Gary Streiner, who worked on his American Express commercials.Headlined Colonials Weekend 2006 at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, where his former girlfriend Shoshanna Gruss attended before transferring to UCLA in 1994.Born on exactly the same date as Gavan O'Herlihy (of "Willow" and "Never Say Never Again" fame). |
| Trademarks: |
Impeccable neatness, unflappable confidence
Observational humour
Bases much of his comedy on real life experiences
Frequently references his favorite hero Superman
Sarcasm |
| Quotes: |
A recent survey stated that the average person's greatest fear is having to give a speech in public. Somehow this ranked even higher than death which was third on the list. So, you're telling me that at a funeral, most people would rather be the guy in the coffin than have to stand up and give a eulogy.
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[about pregnancy and babies] It's like getting ready for your own birth. Nothing prepares you . . . When those eyes meet your eyes -- I was feeling things I never had feelings like before. I never loved anyone so much at first meeting. I love her so much! But! - Let's make no mistake why these babies come here: to replace us. Their first words are "Mama", "Dada" and "Bye-bye". We'll see who's wearing the diapers when this is all over.
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[on whether family life produces better comedy than bachelorhood ]The truth is, the family is much more creatively nourishing because you're playing on a full keyboard. Whereas when you're single, you're just playing the upbeat jazzy tunes.
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You can be passionate about anything. Pay attention, don't let life go by you. Fall in love with the back of your cereal box.
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When you've been in the business 5-years, as a person, it's like you're 5-years old - like a child. 10-years and you're 10-years old, 20... Etcetera. That's how I measure maturity in this industry. |
| Salaries: |
Seinfeld (1989) - $225,000,000 (from sale of syndication rights to the show) |
| Job title: |
Producer,Writer,Actor |
| Others works: |
(1993) Book: "Seinlanguage".
(1990s) TV commercials: American Express
(2003) TV commercial: Nike shoes
(2005) TV commercial (PSA): The National Park Conservation Society, shown on PBS stations
(2002) Radio commercial: Comedian (2002) (voice) |
| Spouse: |
Jessica Seinfeld (December 25, 1999 - present) (3 children) |
| Children: |
Sascha SeinfeldJulian Kal SeinfeldShepherd Kellen Seinfeld |
| Parents: |
Betty Hesney
Kalman Seinfeld |
| Relatives: |
Carolyn Liebling (Sibling) |
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