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Jerry Seinfeld

Comedian

Born 1954

Biography

Jerome Allen "Jerry" Seinfeld, born April 29, 1954, is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He co-created and starred in the iconic sitcom "Seinfeld" (1989-1998), often cited as one of the greatest television shows of all time. The show earned him a Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy Award. Seinfeld's observational humor and distinct comedic voice have made him a standout figure in comedy. In 2007, he wrote and starred in the animated film "Bee Movie." Additionally, his web series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" (2012-2019) garnered critical acclaim for its unique format and insightful interviews. Seinfeld’s impact on television comedy remains unparalleled, highlighted by his multi-million dollar Netflix deal in 2017.

About

Born April 29, 1954

Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, USA

Nationality American

Education Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Theater

School Queens College, City University of New York

Popular Quotes

"I prefer the old theaters because the theaters themselves are places of public gathering. We usually don't get to hang out with strangers."

Community Nostalgia Social interaction Shared experience

"My parents didn't want to move to Florida, but they turned sixty and that's the law."

Humor Aging Law Retirement

"Make no mistake about why these babies are here - they are here to replace us."

Humanity Existentialism Society Children

"Now they show you how detergents take out bloodstains, a pretty violent image there. I think if you've got a T-shirt with a bloodstain all over it, maybe laundry isn't your biggest problem."

Perspective Humor Satire Violence

"Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them's making a poop, the other one's carrying it for him, who would you assume is in charge?"

Leadership Humor Society Human behavior

"A two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top for it."

Humor Parenting Childhood Kids

"I am so busy doing nothing that the idea of doing anything - which as you know, always leads to something - cuts into the nothing and then forces me to have to drop everything."

Philosophy Humor Existentialism Time management

"People who read the tabloids deserve to be lied to."

Critical thinking Deception Media Public perception

"There is no such thing as fun for the whole family."

Truth Humor Family Parenting

"It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper."

Information Media Journalism Current events

"Men don't care what's on TV. They only care what else is on TV."

Humor Irony Entertainment Men

"Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason."

Wisdom Life lessons Experience Insight

"A bookstore is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking."

Knowledge Literature Reading Books