Jerry Seinfeld caught the comedy bug while attending Queens College in New York City in the 1970s and performing at open mic nights held by local improv clubs. His brand of observational comedy landed him appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Night With David Letterman, which led to his first live comedy special on HBO in 1987.
But it was his groundbreaking work on Seinfeld, the sitcom he co-created and co-wrote with comedian Larry David, that solidified the comedian’s place in pop culture. The “show about nothing” ran for nine seasons and introduced the world to Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, and George, a group of 30-something friends living in New York City. The writing was crisp, the one-liners were relatable, and the laughs came from spinning everyday events into comedy gold. Seinfeld wrapped in 1998, but it continues to live on in syndication, entertaining a new generation of fans.
After Seinfeld, the comedian returned to his stand-up roots, touring and creating new comedy specials. He also created the web-turned-Netflix series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which features the hilarious conversations that ensue when Seinfeld takes various comedians out for coffee. Whatever he does next, Jerry Seinfeld will undoubtedly continue to share his unique, funny perspective on the world. Here are some quotes that remind us of this comedic genius’s brilliance.
