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Biography
Celebrity and comedian who also first gained acknowledgement on Saturday Night time Live, then continued to star while Elaine Benes around the NBC series Seinfeld. She also performed Christine Campbell around the CBS series THE BRAND NEW Adventures of Aged Christine and, in 2012, she started playing the business lead personality Selina Meyer in HBO’s Veep. She was greatly involved with her stepfather’s use Project Wish while developing up. She received her 1st Emmy Honor for Seinfeld in 1996, after that continued to win extra Emmy Honours for THE BRAND NEW Adventures of Aged Christine in 2006 and Veep in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. She wedded Brad Hall in 1987. She and Brad possess sons called Henry and Charles. She actually is widely recognized on her behalf role around the strike American Television show Seinfeld, that was produced by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David.
Quick Facts
Full Name Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Date Of Birth January 13, 1961
Place Of Birth New York City, NY
Height 1.6 m
Profession TV Actress
Education Holton-Arms School, Northwestern University
Nationality American
Spouse Brad Hall
Children Charlie Hall, Henry Hall
Parents Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, Judith Bowles
Siblings Lauren Bowles, Phoebe Louis-Dreyfus, Emma Louis-Dreyfus, Raphael Louis-Dreyfus
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/officialjld
Awards Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy, TV Land Legacy of Laughter Award, Glamour Woman of the Year Award
Nominations Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy, People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actress, Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, People's Choice Award for Favorite Premium Cable TV Actress, Danny Thomas Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Television - Comedy, Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture, People's Choice Award for Favorite Female TV Performer, People's Choice Award for Favorite Premium Series Actress
Movies Enough Said, A Bug's Life, Planes, Troll, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Deconstructing Harry, Hannah and Her Sisters, Picture Paris, Soul Man, Animal Farm, Fathers' Day, Geppetto, North, Generosity of Eye, Jack the Bear, The Art of Being Nick, London Suite
TV Shows Day by Day, Seinfeld, Watching Ellie, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Veep, Saturday Night Live, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, The Simpsons
Star Sign Capricorn
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| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | While many critics consider The Simpsons (1989) and Seinfeld (1989) to be the two most revolutionary comedies of the 1990's, with several even lauding them as the two funniest shows ever, Louis-Dreyfus is the only regular cast member of either series to make an appearance on the other. However, Yeardley Smith, voice of Lisa Simpson, unsuccessfully auditioned for the titular role in the Seinfeld episode "The Secretary" and actors Marisa Tomei, Lawrence Tierney, Kathy Griffin, Bryan Cranston, Dana Gould, Bette Midler and Jon Lovitz have made guest appearances on both series. |
| 2 | Received her 14th Emmy Award nomination in 2014 making her the most-nominated comedic actress in the lead and supporting categories in Emmy Award history. |
| 3 | Her father fled from France to the United States during World War II. |
| 4 | Great grandfather Léopold Louis-Dreyfus founded the Louis Dreyfus Group. Her father Gérard Louis-Dreyfus is the chairman of Louis Dreyfus Energy Services. Her father's net worth was estimated at $3.4 billion by Forbes magazine in 2006. Her cousin, the late Robert Louis-Dreyfus meanwhile was the CEO and owner of Adidas from 1993 to 2001. |
| 5 | In contrast to her real-life solid marriage of 27 years, Julia's career has been entirely comprised of playing usually unhappy single or divorced women. |
| 6 | Appeared on the cover of Home & Country magazine which featured an article on homes in Montecito, California where she has a second home. [October 2005] |
| 7 | Attached to HBO pilot, "VEEP." [January 2011] |
| 8 | Appeared in commercials for "Healthy Choice". [2009] |
| 9 | Filming HBO pilot "VEEP" In Washington DC area [February 2011] |
| 10 | Appeared in a reading of Arthur Miller's newest play (and first comedy), "Resurrection Blues", in New York. [August 2004] |
| 11 | Her father was born in France and her mother was born in the United States. Julia's paternal grandfather was from a French Jewish family. Julia's paternal grandmother, who was also American-born, had English, German and Mexican ancestry. Julia's mother's ancestry includes English, French, German, Scottish and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish). |
| 12 | As of April 2013, she is the only actress to receive Emmy Awards for her work in three different comedy series (Seinfeld (1989), The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006), Veep (2012)). |
| 13 | Nominated in the Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Veep (2012), at The Women's Image Network (WIN) Awards 2012. |
| 14 | Gave birth to her second child at age 36, a son Charles Hall on May 30, 1997. Child's father is her husband, Brad Hall. |
| 15 | Gave birth to her first child at age 31, a son Henry Hall on July 1, 1992. Child's father is her husband, Brad Hall. |
| 16 | During a visit to "Ellen", Bradley Whitford revealed that his (then) wife, Jane Kaczmarek received a big bouquet of flowers from Julia-Louis Dreyfus the day after the Emmy Awards. Both Jane and Julia were nominated in the category Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Jane had been highly tipped to win for Malcolm in the Middle (2000) but the Emmy was given to Julia-Louis Dreyfus for The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006). With the bouquet was a card with the words "You Got Screwed". |
| 17 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6250 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on May 4, 2010. |
| 18 | Is the first female guest to appear on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009), which relocated to Los Angeles, California (June 3, 2009 / episode 3). |
| 19 | She and her future husband, Brad Hall (a year before they were married in 1987) made their feature film debut together as a couple in the fantasy horror movie Troll (1986). |
| 20 | Chosen by Forbes magazine as one of the 10 Hottest Billionaire Heiresses. [2006] |
| 21 | Is the first, and thus far only, one of the four primary cast members of Seinfeld (1989) to have received a Razzie Award nomination. She was nominated for Worst Supporting Actress in 1998 for her performance in the film Fathers' Day (1997). However, she ultimately lost the award to Alicia Silverstone in Batman & Robin (1997). |
| 22 | Her second home in Montecito, California, is solar-powered, radiant-heated, and built from recycled materials. |
| 23 | Was originally slated to play Alison Stern in Private Parts (1997), Howard Stern's biopic. She dropped out to spend more time with her children. |
| 24 | It was announced that her television series, Watching Ellie (2002) has been canceled by NBC. Lasting one year, it more than doubled the staying power of fellow Seinfeld (1989) alumni Jason Alexander and Michael Richards' series, but failed to draw a wide enough audience to warrant renewal. [June 2003] |
| 25 | Is included in Richard Roeper's list of actresses who have never done nude scenes in his latest book, "Ten Sure Signs a Movie Character is Doomed, and Other Surprising Movie Lists". When asked about this by Conan O'Brien, Dreyfus stated that she had never been asked to do one. |
| 26 | Half-sister, Lauren Bowles, acts with her on the situation comedy Watching Ellie (2002). |
| 27 | Her character on Seinfeld (1989), Elaine Benes, did not appear in the original pilot. She has never watched that episode - out of superstition. |
| 28 | Fought NBC censors to allow a scene where a man runs around his house completely naked in front of Ellie (Julia's character on Watching Ellie (2002)). She won. |
| 29 | Her grandfather, Pierre Louis-Dreyfus, was a member of the French Resistance during World War II, and flew 88 missions for Charles de Gaulle's Free French Air Force. |
| 30 | Both her parents remarried after their divorce, and she has two half-sisters from her mother's second marriage and two half-sisters from her father's second marriage. She considers both her stepparents to be as important in her life as her biological parents. |
| 31 | Performed improv with Chicago's Second City and the Practical Theatre Company, started by her husband, Brad Hall. |
| 32 | Attended and graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois (1982). She was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. |
| 33 | Her television series, Watching Ellie (2002), was created for her by husband Brad Hall. They originally wanted the series to air commercial free, but that idea was rejected by NBC. |
| 34 | Daughter of Gerard Louis-Dreyfus, a French billionaire businessman. |
| 35 | Both she and her husband, Brad Hall, appeared as part of NBC's Saturday Night Live (1975) cast in early 1980s. They are the only husband/wife team to do so. |
| 36 | Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1998] |
| 37 | Met her husband, Brad Hall, while both were attending Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois). |
Actress
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veep | 2012-2017 | TV Series | Selina Meyer |
| Inside Amy Schumer | 2015 | TV Series | Julia Louis-Dreyfus |
| Making a Scene | 2013 | Short | Woman |
| Enough Said | 2013 | Eva | |
| Planes | 2013 | Rochelle (voice) | |
| Web Therapy | 2012 | TV Series | Shevaun Haig |
| Picture Paris | 2011 | Short | Ellen Larson |
| 30 Rock | 2010 | TV Series | Liz Lemon |
| Web Therapy | 2010 | TV Series | Shevaun Haig |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | 2000-2009 | TV Series | Julia Louis-Dreyfus |
| The Simpsons | 2001-2008 | TV Series | Gloria |
| Saturday Night Live | 1982-2007 | TV Series | Various / Herself - Host / Herself / ... |
| Arrested Development | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Maggie Lizer |
| Watching Ellie | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Ellie Riggs |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | 2000 | TV Series | Blue Fairy |
| Animal Farm | 1999 | TV Movie | Mollie (voice) |
| A Bug's Life | 1998 | Atta (voice) | |
| Seinfeld | 1990-1998 | TV Series | Elaine Benes |
| Hey Arnold! | 1997 | TV Series | Miss Felter |
| Deconstructing Harry | 1997 | Leslie | |
| Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | 1997 | TV Series | Julia |
| Fathers' Day | 1997 | Carrie Lawrence | |
| London Suite | 1996 | TV Movie | Debra Dolby |
| The Single Guy | 1995 | TV Series | Tina, Danger Girl |
| North | 1994 | North's Mom | |
| Jack the Bear | 1993 | Peggy Etinger | |
| Dinosaurs | 1992 | TV Series | Heather Worthington |
| National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation | 1989 | Margo Chester | |
| Day by Day | 1988-1989 | TV Series | Eileen Swift / Sally |
| Family Ties | 1988 | TV Series | Susan 'Raindrop' White, Esq. |
| The Art of Being Nick | 1986 | TV Movie | Rachel |
| Soul Man | 1986 | Lisa Stimson | |
| Troll | 1986 | Jeanette Cooper | |
| Hannah and Her Sisters | 1986 | Mary |
Producer
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veep | TV Series producer - 28 episodes, 2012 - 2014 executive producer - 27 episodes, 2015 - 2017 | ||
| Generosity of Eye | 2015 | Documentary producer | |
| Picture Paris | 2011 | Short producer | |
| The New Adventures of Old Christine | 2009-2010 | TV Series producer - 21 episodes | |
| Watching Ellie | 2002-2003 | TV Series producer - 11 episodes |
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veep | 2013 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The New Adventures of Old Christine | 2010 | TV Series performer - 2 episodes | |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | 2000 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Seinfeld | 1990-1998 | TV Series performer - 9 episodes | |
| Day by Day | 1988-1989 | TV Series performer - 4 episodes | |
| Saturday Night Live | 1983 | TV Series performer - 1 episode |
Writer
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | 1997 | TV Series additional material - 1 episode |
Self
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seinfeld: Jason + Larry = George | 2005 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Earth to America | 2005 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found | 2005 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
| The Breakthrough Season | 2005 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live | 2005 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2004 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Seinfeld Story | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo | 2004 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Seinfeld: How It Began | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| The Bench: Life Before 'Seinfeld' | 2004 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| This Hour Has 22 Minutes | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
| Great Women of Television Comedy | 2003 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Charlie Rose | 2002 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Primetime Glick | 2002 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 2000-2002 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Stars: An Oscar's Party | 2002 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
| The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2002 | TV Special documentary | Herself - Presenter: Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy |
| Queen of the Whole Wide World | 2001 | Documentary | Judge 1 |
| Human Wrongs | 2000 | Video documentary | Herself |
| The Kennedy Center Presents: Speak Truth to Power | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Various |
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2000 | 2000 | TV Special | Herself |
| 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Herself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Comedy Series |
| The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee & Presenter |
| 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Herself |
| 4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1997 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee |
| Maury | 1992-1997 | TV Series | Herself - Guest / Herself |
| 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1997 | TV Special | Herself |
| Good Money | 1996 | Herself | |
| The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Herself - Winner |
| The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Herself |
| 2nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Herself |
| Dennis Miller Live | 1996 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee & Presenter |
| 1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee |
| The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee |
| All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! | 1994 | TV Special | Kathy Lee Kathy |
| The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Herself - Winner |
| 1993 Environmental Media Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee & Presenter |
| The 7th Annual American Comedy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1991 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 15th Annual Women in Film Crystal Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Herself |
| The More You Know | 1989 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Arsenio Hall Show | 1989 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Extra | 2015-2017 | TV Series | Herself |
| Conan | 2012-2017 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2004-2017 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006-2017 | TV Series | Herself - Guest / Herself / Herself - Guest (segment "Mean Tweets") |
| Weekend Today | 2017 | TV Series | Herself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2007-2017 | TV Series | Herself |
| 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2017 | TV Special | Herself |
| 24 Hours of Reality: The Road Forward | 2016 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2016 | TV Special | Selina Meyer and Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series |
| Good Morning America | 2013-2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Live with Kelly and Ryan | 2005-2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | 2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Saturday Night Live | 1983-2016 | TV Series | Various / Herself / Herself - Host / ... |
| 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2016 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series |
| 2016 Golden Globe Arrivals Special | 2016 | TV Special | Herself |
| 73rd Golden Globe Awards | 2016 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee |
| Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Single Shot | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| Inside Edition | 2014-2015 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2015 | TV Special | Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Co-Winner: Outstanding Comedy Series |
| Variety Studio: Actors on Actors | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 5th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards | 2015 | TV Special | Herself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1994-2015 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Substitute Announcer During Monologue / Herself |
| Live from New York! | 2015 | Documentary | Herself - Featuring |
| E! Live from the Red Carpet | 2007-2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2015 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee |
| 72nd Golden Globe Awards | 2015 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee |
| Tom's Restaurant - A Documentary About Everything | 2014 | Documentary | |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2006-2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| BAFTA Britannia Awards Special 2014 | 2014 | TV Special | Herself |
| Makers: Women in Hollywood | 2014 | Documentary | Herself |
| The Insider | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself - Winner & Presenter |
| Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 4th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself |
| Today | 1994-2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| E! News | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Inside Comedy | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself - Winner / Presenter |
| 19th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee |
| 71st Golden Globe Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee (uncredited) |
| James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend | 2013 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1992-2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Herself - Winner |
| Made in Hollywood | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Katie | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Larry King Now | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Chelsea Lately | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Veep: Season 2 - Invitation to the Set | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| 70th Golden Globe Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy |
| The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series |
| Piers Morgan Tonight | 2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Daily Show | 2003-2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Making Veep | 2012 | TV Movie | Herself |
| America in Primetime | 2011 | TV Series documentary | Herself / Elaine Benes, Seinfeld |
| The Women of SNL | 2010 | TV Movie | Herself / Various |
| The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Herself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series |
| Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Herself - Celebrity Question Presenter |
| In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber | 2010 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 3rd Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute | 2009 | TV Special documentary | Herself - Presenter |
| The Bonnie Hunt Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Jay Leno Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee & Presenter |
| The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | 2009 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Rachael Ray | 2007-2009 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 7th Annual TV Land Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Herself |
| CBS Cares | 2007-2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2002-2008 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
| TV Guide Live at the Emmy Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Herself |
| Stand Up to Cancer | 2008 | TV Movie | Herself |
| TV's All-Time Funniest: A Paley Center for Media Special | 2008 | TV Special | Herself |
| Speechless | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| Scenes from the Roundtable | 2007 | Video documentary short | Herself / Elaine Benes |
| The Last Lap | 2007 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Herself - Co-Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and and Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series |
| Jerry Seinfeld, Submarine Captain | 2007 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Inside the Actors Studio | 2007 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy |
| Seinfeld: Inside Look | 2004-2007 | TV Series documentary short | Herself |
| Talkshow with Spike Feresten | 2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| Larry David's Farewell | 2006 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Queen of the Castle: The Elaine Benes Story | 2006 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| The Megan Mullally Show | 2006 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Herself - Winner |
| The Tony Danza Show | 2006 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The View | 2002-2006 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Running with the Egg: Making a 'Seinfeld' | 2005 | Video documentary short | Herself |
Archive Footage
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra | 2015-2017 | TV Series | Herself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2014-2017 | TV Series | Herself |
| Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee | 2016 | TV Series | |
| Brewer Breakfast | 2016 | TV Series | Elaine Benes |
| The Drunken Peasants | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| They're Real and They're Spectacular: Seinfeld Super Fans & the Summer of George | 2016 | Short | |
| Inside Edition | 2014-2015 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Retro Report | 2014 | TV Mini-Series | Elaine Benes |
| Pioneers of Television | 2014 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Elaine Benes - Seinfeld |
| Cinemassacre's Monster Madness | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Jeanette Cooper |
| TV's 50 Funniest Catch Phrases | 2009 | TV Movie | |
| Sexo en serie | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Elaine Benes |
| Seinfeld: Inside Look | 2004-2007 | TV Series documentary short | Elaine / Elaine Benes |
| Sex and the City: A Farewell | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| Brilliant But Cancelled | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | |
| Saturday Night Live Christmas 2002 | 2002 | TV Special | Marie Osmond (uncredited) |
| Naqoyqatsi | 2002 | Documentary | Herself |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | 2001 | TV Series | Elaine |
| Saturday Night Live 25 | 1999 | TV Special documentary | Herself (uncredited) |
| 50 Years of Funny Females | 1995 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary | 1989 | TV Special | Consuela (uncredited) |
Won awards
Won awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2016 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · David Mandel (executive producer) · Frank Rich (executive producer) · Lewis Morton (executive producer) · Christopher Godsick (executive producer) · Morgan Sackett (co-executive producer) · Sean Gray (co-executive producer) · Peter Huyck (co-executive producer) · Alex Gregory (co-executive producer) · Jim Margolis (co-executive producer) · Georgia Pritchett (co-executive producer) · Will Smith (co-executive producer) · Chris Addison (supervising producer) · Rachel Axler (supervising producer) · David Hyman (produced by) · Erik Kenward (consulting producer) · Billy Kimball (consulting producer) · Steve Ko |
| 2016 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Lead Actress | Veep (2012) | |
| 2016 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2015 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2015 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · Armando Iannucci (executive producer) · Christopher Godsick (executive producer) · Frank Rich (executive producer) · Chris Addison (executive producer) · Simon Blackwell (executive producer) · Tony Roche (executive producer) · Stephanie Laing (executive producer) · Bill Hill (produced by) · Kevin Cecil (supervising producer) · Roger Drew (supervising producer) · Sean Gray (supervising producer) · Ian Martin (supervising producer) · Georgia Pritchett (supervising producer) · Andy Riley (supervising producer) · Will Smith (supervising producer) |
| 2014 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | TCA Award | Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | WIN Award | Women's Image Network Awards | Actress Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | Movies for Grownups Award | AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | Best Grownup Love Story | Enough Said (2013) | · James Gandolfini |
| 2014 | Britannia Award | BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards | Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy | ||
| 2014 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Lead Actress | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2013 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2013 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2013 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2012 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2010 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Television | On 4 May 2010. At 6250 Hollywood Blvd. | |
| 2009 | Legacy of Laughter Award | TV Land Awards | |||
| 2008 | WIN Award | Women's Image Network Awards | Outstanding Actress Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2006 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2004 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Guest Actress | Arrested Development (2003) | |
| 1998 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1998 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | · Jason Alexander · Michael Richards · Jerry Seinfeld |
| 1998 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1998 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1997 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1997 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | · Jason Alexander · Michael Richards · Jerry Seinfeld |
| 1997 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1997 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1997 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1997 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1996 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1995 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | · Jason Alexander · Michael Richards · Jerry Seinfeld |
| 1995 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1994 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1994 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1994 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1993 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1993 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1993 | American Television Award | American Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Situation Comedy | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1992 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) |
Nominated awards
Nominated awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · Dan Bakkedahl · Sufe Bradshaw · Anna Chlumsky · Gary Cole · Kevin Dunn · Clea DuVall · Nelson Franklin · Tony Hale · Hugh Laurie · Sam Richardson · Reid Scott · Timothy Simons · John Slattery · Sarah Sutherland · Matt Walsh · Wayne Wilderson |
| 2017 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | Veep (2012) | |
| 2017 | PGA Award | PGA Awards | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy | Veep (2012) | · David Mandel · Frank Rich · Lewis Morton · Morgan Sackett · Sean Gray · Peter Huyck · Alex Gregory · Jim Margolis · Georgia Pritchett · Will Smith · Chris Addison · Rachel Axler · David Hyman · Erik Kenward · Billy Kimball · Steve Koren |
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2016 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · Diedrich Bader · Sufe Bradshaw · Anna Chlumsky · Gary Cole · Kevin Dunn · Tony Hale · Hugh Laurie · Phil Reeves · Sam Richardson · Reid Scott · Timothy Simons · Sarah Sutherland · Matt Walsh |
| 2016 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2016 | TCA Award | Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Veep (2012) | |
| 2016 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Veep (2012) | |
| 2016 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2016 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Performer of the Year | ||
| 2016 | PGA Award | PGA Awards | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy | Veep (2012) | · Armando Iannucci · Chris Addison · Simon Blackwell · Christopher Godsick · Stephanie Laing · Frank Rich · Tony Roche · Kevin Cecil · Roger Drew · Sean Gray · Ian Martin · Georgia Pritchett · David Quantick · Andy Riley · Will Smith · Bill Hill |
| 2015 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2015 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · Sufe Bradshaw · Anna Chlumsky · Gary Cole · Kevin Dunn · Tony Hale · Reid Scott · Timothy Simons · Matt Walsh |
| 2015 | TCA Award | Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Veep (2012) | |
| 2015 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Veep (2012) | |
| 2015 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2015 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Lead Actress | Veep (2012) | |
| 2015 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2015 | PGA Award | PGA Awards | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy | Veep (2012) | · Chris Addison · Simon Blackwell · Christopher Godsick · Armando Iannucci · Stephanie Laing · Frank Rich · Tony Roche |
| 2015 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · Sufe Bradshaw · Anna Chlumsky · Gary Cole · Kevin Dunn · Tony Hale · Reid Scott · Timothy Simons · Matt Walsh |
| 2014 | TV Guide Award | TV Guide Awards | Favorite Actress | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Enough Said (2013) | |
| 2014 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · Armando Iannucci (executive producer) · Christopher Godsick (executive producer) · Frank Rich (executive producer) · Simon Blackwell (co-executive producer) · Tony Roche (co-executive producer) · Chris Addison (supervising producer) · Roger Drew (supervising producer) · Sean Gray (supervising producer) · Ian Martin (supervising producer) · Will Smith (supervising producer) · Stephanie Laing (produced by) |
| 2014 | Movies for Grownups Award | AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | Best Actress | Enough Said (2013) | |
| 2014 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Best Comedy Actress - TV | Veep (2012) | |
| 2014 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Best Comedy Actress - Film | Enough Said (2013) | |
| 2014 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy | Enough Said (2013) | |
| 2014 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Performer of the Year | ||
| 2014 | PGA Award | PGA Awards | Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy | Veep (2012) | · Simon Blackwell · Christopher Godsick · Armando Iannucci · Stephanie Laing · Frank Rich · Tony Roche |
| 2014 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Veep (2012) | |
| 2013 | TCA Award | Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Veep (2012) | |
| 2013 | VVFP Award | Village Voice Film Poll | Best Actress | Enough Said (2013) | |
| 2013 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Veep (2012) | |
| 2013 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · Armando Iannucci (executive producer) · Christopher Godsick (executive producer) · Frank Rich (executive producer) · Simon Blackwell (co-executive producer) · Tony Roche (co-executive producer) · Stephanie Laing (producer) |
| 2013 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Lead Actress | Veep (2012) | |
| 2013 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Motion Picture | Enough Said (2013) | |
| 2013 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Veep (2012) | |
| 2012 | TCA Award | Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Veep (2012) | |
| 2012 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | · Armando Iannucci (executive producer) · Christopher Godsick (executive producer) · Frank Rich (executive producer) · Simon Blackwell (co-executive producer) · Tony Roche (co-executive producer) · Stephanie Laing (producer) |
| 2012 | Critics' Choice TV Award | Critics Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2012 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Lead Actress | Veep (2012) | |
| 2012 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Veep (2012) | |
| 2012 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Veep (2012) | |
| 2010 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2010 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2009 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2008 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2008 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Lead Actress | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2008 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2007 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2007 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2007 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2007 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Lead Actress | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2007 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2007 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Female TV Star | ||
| 2007 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Funny Female Star | ||
| 2007 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2006 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | |
| 2005 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Guest Actress | Arrested Development (2003) | |
| 2004 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Arrested Development (2003) | |
| 2002 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a New Comedy Series | Watching Ellie (2002) | |
| 2001 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Female Guest Appearance in a TV Series | Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) | |
| 1999 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1999 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1998 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1998 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1998 | Razzie Award | Razzie Awards | Worst Supporting Actress | Fathers' Day (1997) | |
| 1997 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1996 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1996 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | · Jason Alexander · Michael Richards · Jerry Seinfeld |
| 1996 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1995 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1995 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1995 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1994 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1993 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) | |
| 1992 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Seinfeld (1989) |
| Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | $275,000 /episode (2009-10) |
| The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) | $225,000 /episode (2007-08) |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm open to any material that's good. Be it a short film, be it a feature length film. I mean, good ideas aren't low-hanging fruit ready to be picked. They're sometimes very hard to come by. So I'm interested in good ideas no matter what form they take. |
| 2 | [2014, on continuing her pivotal role on Veep (2012)] I think there's something to be said for working as a group, collaborating over a period of time. Needless to say, we know each other and we have seen each other's rhythms, managed to pull together a really fine group of actors, writers, directors. It's a good dance we've got going along right now. |
| 3 | [on the current television production scene] It has certainly changed. The business model of television, meaning the currency of ratings, is not what it used to be back in the early days of Seinfeld (1989). It's sort of the wild, wild west, because now there are so many platforms and areas for good television, which is really exciting. I love working in pay cable because, from a creative point-of-view, the latitude is so phenomenal. |
| 4 | [on undertaking the role of Eva in Enough Said (2013)] I was such a massive Nicole Holofcener fan that it was an irresistible cocktail. She has such a distinctive voice, don't you think? |
| 5 | [on Nicole Holofcenter] She runs a set that that's very, very, very relaxed. Her dog comes to the set, her kids come to the set, my kids come to the set, my parents come to the set, my best friend from the third grade, her best friend. There is a comfort she promotes on set that helps everybody relaxed into behaving I would say as realistically as possible. |
| 6 | I love the film festival circuit. I think there's something about it, I don't know. Maybe I'm being Pollyanna-ish about this, but it's an opportunity to be very supportive of filmmakers, and there's just this goodwill which I love. |
| 7 | [2013, on accepting an Emmy Award for Veep (2012)] This is so much good fortune it is almost too much to bear. I'm very grateful to have the opportunity to make people laugh. It's a joyful way to make a living. |
| 8 | Whenever I felt down, my mom would remind me that sense of humor gets you through just about anything. |
| 9 | [on playing the leading character on Veep (2012)] Well, let's see. I personally am not the Vice-President of the United States. I want to make sure everyone understands that. But the aspect of presenting yourself in a certain way to the public and be liked - there is a parallel between public life and life as a person in show business, and that's sort of fun to draw on. I'm trying to watch a lot of in-between moments on C-SPAN. |
| 10 | I will quote Norman Lear, who said that celebrity is something you can spend. And so I have taken my so-called celebrity and occasionally spent it down on causes or things that I'm passionate about. I'm not running for office. I'm not a scientist. But I'm a concerned citizen. |
| 11 | I'm not somebody who really believes in curses, but curse this baby! [on the so called "Seinfeld curse", in which little or no success has come since the show to the four main actors, upon accepting her Emmy Award for The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006)] |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frequently plays feisty characters |
