Comedian
Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld was born on April 29, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. He started performing stand-up comedy at age 24 and co-created and starred in 'Seinfeld' at 35.
Jerry Seinfeld was born in 1954 and is currently 72 years old. Anyone born before 1954 is older than Jerry.
Born
April 29, 1954
Brooklyn, New York
World pop: ~2.7B
Jerry's age
72
Your age
20
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Jerry's Life Timeline
Jerry Seinfeld was born on April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in a middle-class Jewish family and developed an interest in comedy at a young age. Seinfeld attended Queens College, where he earned a degree in communications and theater, which laid the groundwork for his future career in entertainment.
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Seinfeld began his stand-up career in the late 1970s, performing at various clubs in New York City. He gained national attention in 1981 when he appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.' In 1989, he co-created and starred in the sitcom 'Seinfeld,' which became one of the most popular and influential television shows of all time, running for nine seasons until 1998. Following the show's success, he continued to perform stand-up comedy and created the web series 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' in 2012.
Jerry Seinfeld's legacy is marked by his unique observational humor and his significant impact on the comedy landscape. He has received numerous awards, including Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe nomination. As of now, he remains active in the entertainment industry, continuing to tour and perform, while also being recognized as a cultural icon in American comedy.
Started performing stand-up comedy
Jerry Seinfeld was 24 years old when he began performing stand-up comedy in New York City. This marked the beginning of his career in entertainment, showcasing his observational humor and unique comedic style.
Jerry Seinfeld was 24 years old when he started performing stand-up comedy in 1978. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Appeared on 'The Tonight Show'
Jerry Seinfeld was 27 years old when he made his first appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.' This appearance significantly boosted his visibility and helped launch his career in comedy.
Jerry Seinfeld was 27 years old when he appeared on 'The Tonight Show' in 1981. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Co-created and starred in 'Seinfeld'
Jerry Seinfeld was 35 years old when he co-created and starred in the sitcom 'Seinfeld.' The show became a cultural phenomenon and is often regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time.
Jerry Seinfeld was 35 years old when he co-created and starred in 'Seinfeld' in 1989. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won an Emmy Award for 'Seinfeld'
Jerry Seinfeld was 38 years old when he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for 'Seinfeld.' This recognition highlighted the show's impact and Seinfeld's role in its success.
Jerry Seinfeld was 38 years old when he won an Emmy Award for 'Seinfeld' in 1992. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Concluded 'Seinfeld' series
Jerry Seinfeld was 44 years old when 'Seinfeld' concluded its run after nine successful seasons. The series finale attracted one of the largest audiences in television history.
Jerry Seinfeld was 44 years old when he concluded 'Seinfeld' series in 1998. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in Bee Movie
Jerry Seinfeld co-wrote and voiced the lead character in the animated film 'Bee Movie,' a comedy about a bee who sues the human race for exploiting bees.
Jerry Seinfeld was 53 years old when he starred in Bee Movie in 2007. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Launched 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'
Jerry Seinfeld was 58 years old when he launched the web series 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.' The show features casual conversations with fellow comedians and has been well-received by audiences.
Jerry Seinfeld was 58 years old when he launched 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' in 2012. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Released Jerry Before Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld released his Netflix special 'Jerry Before Seinfeld,' performing stand-up at the Comic Strip Live where he got his start.
Jerry Seinfeld was 63 years old when he released Jerry Before Seinfeld in 2017. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed Unfrosted
Jerry Seinfeld directed and starred in 'Unfrosted,' a comedy film about the invention of Pop-Tarts, his feature directorial debut.
Jerry Seinfeld was 70 years old when he directed Unfrosted in 2024. Are you older than Jerry was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0 | |
| 1955 | 1 | |
| 1956 | 2 | |
| 1957 | 3 | |
| 1958 | 4 | |
| 1959 | 5 | |
| 1960 | 6 | |
| 1961 | 7 | |
| 1962 | 8 | |
| 1963 | 9 | |
| 1964 | 10 | |
| 1965 | 11 | |
| 1966 | 12 | |
| 1967 | 13 | |
| 1968 | 14 | |
| 1969 | 15 | |
| 1970 | 16 | |
| 1971 | 17 | |
| 1972 | 18 | |
| 1973 | 19 | |
| 1974 | 20 | |
| 1975 | 21 | |
| 1976 | 22 | |
| 1977 | 23 | |
| 1978 | 24 | started performing stand-up comedy |
| 1979 | 25 | |
| 1980 | 26 | |
| 1981 | 27 | appeared on 'The Tonight Show' |
| 1982 | 28 | |
| 1983 | 29 | |
| 1984 | 30 | |
| 1985 | 31 | |
| 1986 | 32 | |
| 1987 | 33 | |
| 1988 | 34 | |
| 1989 | 35 | co-created and starred in 'Seinfeld' |
| 1990 | 36 | |
| 1991 | 37 | |
| 1992 | 38 | won an Emmy Award for 'Seinfeld' |
| 1993 | 39 | |
| 1994 | 40 | |
| 1995 | 41 | |
| 1996 | 42 | |
| 1997 | 43 | |
| 1998 | 44 | concluded 'Seinfeld' series |
| 1999 | 45 | |
| 2000 | 46 | |
| 2001 | 47 | |
| 2002 | 48 | |
| 2003 | 49 | |
| 2004 | 50 | |
| 2005 | 51 | |
| 2006 | 52 | |
| 2007 | 53 | starred in Bee Movie |
| 2008 | 54 | |
| 2009 | 55 | |
| 2010 | 56 | |
| 2011 | 57 | |
| 2012 | 58 | launched 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' |
| 2013 | 59 | |
| 2014 | 60 | |
| 2015 | 61 | |
| 2016 | 62 | |
| 2017 | 63 | released Jerry Before Seinfeld |
| 2018 | 64 | |
| 2019 | 65 | |
| 2020 | 66 | |
| 2021 | 67 | |
| 2022 | 68 | |
| 2023 | 69 | |
| 2024 | 70 | directed Unfrosted |
| 2025 | 71 | |
| 2026 | 72 |
