What's the deal with Jerry Seinfeld? Fifty years into his career, he is still doing what he loves most - touring theatres across America with his stand-up show through 2026.
From a Queens College graduate playing New York comedy clubs to co-creating one of the most successful sitcoms ever made, here is the story of the master of observational comedy. Find more tribute designs in our Comedians collection.
Jerry Seinfeld Fact File
| Full name | Jerome Allen Seinfeld |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 April 1954 (age 72) |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York City, USA |
| Raised | Massapequa, Long Island |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Comedian, actor, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1976-present |
| Education | Queens College, City University of New York |
| Known for | Seinfeld, observational stand-up |
| Current status | Touring stand-up |
Career History
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-1998 | Seinfeld (NBC) | Co-creator, star |
| 1998 | I'm Telling You for the Last Time | Stand-up special |
| 2007 | Bee Movie | Barry B. Benson (voice), co-writer |
| 2012-2019 | Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee | Creator, host |
| 2020 | 23 Hours to Kill | Stand-up special |
| 2024 | Unfrosted | Director, co-writer, Bob Cabana |
A selection of key TV, film and stand-up projects.
Early Years and the Comedy Clubs
Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Massapequa on Long Island. After graduating from Queens College in 1976 with a degree in communications and theatre, he began working the New York club circuit.
Sharp, clean and obsessed with the details of everyday life, his act made him a regular on late-night television in the 1980s.
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Seinfeld: The Show About Nothing
With Larry David he co-created Seinfeld, which ran on NBC from 1989 to 1998 across nine seasons and 180 episodes. Jerry played a version of himself, alongside Jason Alexander as George, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine and Michael Richards as Kramer.
The show won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1993 and finished at the top of the US ratings in its later seasons.
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Back to Stand-Up
After the sitcom ended, he went straight back to the road, filming the HBO special I'm Telling You for the Last Time in 1998. He later co-wrote and voiced Bee Movie (2007) and followed it with Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017) and 23 Hours to Kill (2020) on Netflix. His books SeinLanguage (1993) and Is This Anything? (2020) collected decades of his material.
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Comedians in Cars and Unfrosted
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee ran from 2012 to 2019 across 11 seasons, pairing Seinfeld with fellow comics and classic cars. In 2024 he made his directing debut with Unfrosted, a Netflix comedy about the invention of the Pop-Tart, in which he also starred as Bob Cabana.
Seasons 1 to 9 of Comedians in Cars streamed on Crackle before the show moved to Netflix for its final two seasons. Through it all, he has kept returning to the place he started - a stage, a microphone and a theatre full of people.
Achievements
Television
- Primetime Emmy, Outstanding Comedy Series, Seinfeld (1993)
- Seinfeld: 9 seasons and 180 episodes on NBC
Stand-up and books
- Emmy-nominated special 23 Hours to Kill (2020)
- Books: SeinLanguage (1993) and Is This Anything? (2020)
Away From the Spotlight
Seinfeld married Jessica Seinfeld in 1999. She founded the charity Baby Buggy in 2001, now known as Good+Foundation, which supports families facing poverty.
FAQs
How old is Jerry Seinfeld?
Jerry Seinfeld was born on 29 April 1954, so he is 72 years old as of October 2026.
Where was Jerry Seinfeld born?
He was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and grew up in Massapequa on Long Island.
How many seasons of Seinfeld are there?
Seinfeld ran for nine seasons on NBC from 1989 to 1998, with 180 episodes.
Who created Seinfeld?
Jerry Seinfeld co-created the show with Larry David.
Did Seinfeld win an Emmy?
Yes. Seinfeld won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1993.
Is Jerry Seinfeld still touring?
Yes. He continues to tour his stand-up show across the US in 2026.
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