The comedian studies himself; the actor studies other people. The comedian wants to be himself; the actor wants to be anyone but themselves. - Jerry Seinfeld

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The comedian studies himself; the actor studies other people. The comedian wants to be himself; the actor wants to be anyone but themselves.

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About Jerry Seinfeld

Jerome Allen "Jerry" Seinfeld (born April 29, 1954) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the sitcom Seinfeld, which he created and wrote with Larry David. The show aired on NBC from 1989 until 1998, becoming one of the most acclaimed and popular American sitcoms of all time. As a stand-up comedian, Seinfeld specializes in observational comedy.

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Alternative Names: Cable Boy • Jerome Allen Seinfeld • Mr. Steinfeld
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