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Larry David

  • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Birthday: July 2, 1947

If actor, writer and comedian Larry David had only one credit to his name - that of co-creator of "Seinfeld" (NBC, 1989-1998) - arguably the most popular and critically acclaimed situation comedy in the history of television - his legacy would be well assured. Thankfully for audiences who knew him only as a name in the "Seinfeld" credits, the reluctant performer nevertheless segued into a surprising starring role as a more curmudgeonly version of himself on the hit improvisational HBO comedy series, "Curb Your Enthusias…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Re-teamed with Woody Allen to star in his New York-based comedy "Whatever Works"

  • 2000 to 2009

    Created and played the lead role in the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; also produced and written by David; earned Emmy nominations for Best Comedy series (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008) and Best Actor (2003, 2004, 2006), Golden Globe nominations for Best Comedy series (2005) and Best Actor (2002, 2004, 2005) and SAG nominations for Best Actor (2005, 2009)

  • 1999

    Wrote, produced and starred in the HBO comedy special "Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm"

  • 1998

    Feature writing and directing debut, "Sour Grapes"; produced by wife Laurie David

  • 1989

    Re-teamed with Woody Allen for "Oedipus Wrecks," a segment of the anthology movie "New York Stories"

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Awards

  • 2006

    Writers Guild of America Award: Comedy Series

  • 2005

    Producers Guild of America Award: Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic - Comedy

  • 2003

    Producers Guild of America Award: Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic - Comedy

  • 1995

    Writers Guild of America Award: Episodic Comedy

  • 1994

    Writers Guild of America Award: Episodic Comedy

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