Jerry Seinfeld
Comedy history · 10 facts, each from at least two of 5 independent sources · last reviewed 2026-10-17
Jerry Seinfeld is the co-creator, along with Larry David, of the sitcom Seinfeld, which premiered in 1989.1,2,3,4 A native of Brooklyn, New York, he is also the author of the book Seinlanguage.1,4,5
Early Life and Education
Seinfeld's birth date is April 29, 1954.1,5 He attended Queens College, part of the City University of New York, where his studies focused on communications and theater.1,5 He earned a degree from the school.1,5,6
Seinfeld
The series ran on NBC between 1989 and 1998.2,7 Its principal cast featured Jason Alexander in the role of George Costanza, Julia Louis-Dreyfus playing Elaine Benes, and Michael Richards portraying Cosmo Kramer.1,7 In 1993, the show received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.1,5
Writing
Seinlanguage came out in 1993 and became a best-seller.4,5
Sources
- Jerry Seinfeld: Biography, Comedian, Actor, Net Worth (biography.com)
- The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time (variety.com)
- Best Comedy Shows of All Time, Ranked — 80 Best Comedy TV Shows (indiewire.com)
- Jerry Seinfeld - Film Actor, Screenwriter, Television Actor, Comedian, Television Producer - Biography.com (biography.com) · archived copy
- Jerry Seinfeld Biography (tvguide.com) · archived copy
- Seinfeld's Back Story, About Something - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
- Funniest Shows of All Time, Ranked — 75 Best Comedy TV Shows (indiewire.com) · archived copy
Updated November 12, 2026.