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Jerry Seinfeld Age, Wife, Family, Biography, Facts, Net Worth & More

Jerry Seinfeld

Bio
Full NameJerome Allen Seinfeld
NicknameJerry
ProfessionStand-up comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters - 180 cm
in meters - 1.80 m
in feet inches - 5’ 11”
Weight (approx.)in Kilograms - 79 kg
in Pounds - 175 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)-Chest: 42 Inches
-Waist: 32 Inches
-Biceps: 14 Inches
Eye ColorAmber
Hair ColorBlack
Personal Life
Date of BirthApril 29, 1954
Age (as in 2017)63 Years
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
Zodiac sign/Sun signTaurus
Signature Jerry Seinfeld signature
NationalityAmerican
HometownMassapequa, New York, USA
SchoolMassapequa High School, New York
College/UniversityState University of New York, Oswego
Queens College, City University, New York
Educational QualificationDegree in Communications and Theater
DebutTV- Benson (1979)
Jerry Seinfeld - Benson
Film- Eddie (1996)
Jerry Seinfeld - Eddie
Production & Writing- Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Jerry Seinfeld - Seinfeld
FamilyFather- Kálmán Seinfeld (Soldier, Commercial sign maker)
Mother- Betty Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld with his mother
Sister- Carolyn Liebling (Manager)
Brother- N/A
ReligionJudaism
EthnicityHungarian, Syrian
AddressA mansion in The Hamptons, Suffolk County, New York
Jerry Seinfeld home in The Hamptons
129 West 81st Street, Apartment 5A, New York City
HobbiesReading, Traveling
Controversies• In January 2017, he was criticized for his callous Black Lives Matter tweet, in connection with his web series, 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.'
Jerry Seinfeld tweet
• In June 2017, during the red carpet for the 'Night of Laughter & Song', when Kesha saw him, she tried to approach him for a hug, but he snubbed her and rejected her hug. He later defended his actions by saying, "I don't know who that was."
Jerry Seinfeld rejected Kesha hug
Favorite Things
Favorite Actor(s)Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Clive Owen, Larry David, Michael Richards, Barney Martin, Jerry Stiller
Favorite Comedian(s)Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sarah Jessica Parker
Favorite Film(s)Napoleon Dynamite, Bee Movie, Tom & Jerry, The Rating's Game, Eddie
Favorite FoodBagels, Doughnuts, Peanut butter sandwich
Favorite ChefMario Batali
Favorite Restaurant(s)Babbo, Zabar's, Charlie Bird, Via Quadronno, in New York
Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix
Girlfriends, Affairs and More
Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusMarried
Girlfriends/AffairsAngela Hickerson
Jerry Seinfeld - Angela Hickerson
Caryn Trager (1973-1978)
Monica Yates (1978)
Jerry Seinfeld - Monica Yates
Susan McNabb (1983-1990)
Tawny Kitaen (Actress, 1992)
Jerry Seinfeld with Tawny Kitaen
Shoshanna Lonstein (1993-1997)
Shoshanna Lonstein
Jennifer Crittenden (Writer, 1998)
Jerry Seinfeld - Jennifer Crittenden
Jessica Seinfeld (Philanthropist, 1998)
Wife/SpouseJessica Seinfeld (Philanthropist)
Jerry Seinfeld with his wife
Marriage DateDecember 25, 1999
ChildrenSons- Julian Kal Seinfeld, Sheperd Kellen Seinfeld
Daughter- Sascha Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld with his wife and children
Style Quotient
Car Collection1955 Porsche 550 RS, 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, 1949 Porsche 356/2, 1986 Porsche 959, 1964 Porsche 911, 1966 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet, 1957 Fiat 500, 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, 1953 Porsche 550-03, 1970 Porsche 911S "Henri"
Jerry Seinfeld - 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Assets Hampton mansion, New York apartment, Gulfstream V Jet
Money Factor
Salary/FeesINR $1 million/episode
Net Worth$670 million

Jerry Seinfeld

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jerry Seinfeld

  • Does Jerry Seinfeld smoke?: Yes Jerry Seinfeld smoking
  • Does Jerry Seinfeld drink alcohol?: Yes Jerry Seinfeld drinking
  • Jerry was born into a Jewish family with roots in Hungary and Syria.
  • His paternal grandfather was a teenage traitor from Stanislau (then part of Austria), who came to Ellis Island in the Upper New York Bay, by himself. Jerry Seinfeld - Ellis Island
  • At the age of 16, he voluntarily took part in Israel’s Kibbutz Sa’ar.
  • He has comedy in his genes, as his father had an exceptional sense of humor, who also served in World War II.
  • During his college, he performed many open mic nights at the Budd Friedman’s Improv Club. Jerry Seinfeld in younger days
  • After completing his graduation, he experimented in 1976 at “Catch a Rising Star,” which is a chain of satire clubs in New York City.
  • He reached the height of his fame with his own sitcom ‘Seinfeld,’ that ran for 9 seasons (1989 to 1998).

  • The year 1993, proved to be the golden year for him as his sitcom ‘Seinfeld,’ became one of the most popular shows in TV history, which won an Emmy in the category of “Outstanding Comedy Series.”
  • In 2005, he was named as the “12th Greatest Stand-up Comedian of All Time” by Comedy Central.
  • He is a huge fan of ‘Superman’ and has shown his love for this character in two business web episodes titled “The Adventures of Seinfeld and Superman,” alongside a toon of Superman. Seinfeld & Superman show

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