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Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Seinfeld Comedienne Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Profession: Seinfeld Comedienne

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Julia Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress and comedian best known for playing Elaine Benes on Seinfeld (1989-1998) alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards. She has also worked on Saturday Night Live, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Veep.

Louis-Dreyfus is renowned as the actress who has won the most awards in American television history, holding the record for most Primetime Emmy and Screen Actors Guild awards.

Her career began in Chicago at the Practical Theatre Company, which then led to her appearances on Saturday Night Live. This set Louis-Dreyfus up to be cast as Elaine Benes in 1990, with Seinfeld going on to be a hugely successful show both in critical and commercial terms.

Since Seinfeld, Louis-Dreyfus has not ceased acting and has continued to work in a number of highly regarded television and film productions.

Born: January 13, 1961
Birthplace: NYC, New York, USA
Age: 63 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn

Married Life

  • 1987-06-25 Actress and comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus (26) weds actor Brad Hall (29)

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