Jerry Seinfeld: A Life of Laughter and Success Jerry Seinfeld, born Jerome Allen Seinfeld on April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, is a renowned American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Best known for his eponymous sitcom, "Seinfeld," which ran for nine seasons and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld has left an indelible mark on American popular culture and the world of comedy. Seinfeld grew up in Massapequa, Long Island, in...