Julia Louis-Dreyfus

About

Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus ( LOO-ee DRY-fəss; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She is known for her roles in a string of successful comedy series and several comedy films. Louis-Dreyfus has received numerous accolades including eleven Primetime Emmy Awards, nine Actor Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
She entered comedy as a performer with the Practical Theatre Company, and was a cast member on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1982 to 1985. Her breakthrough came playing Elaine Benes on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld (1990–1998), one of the most successful sitcoms in television history. She earned further acclaim for her roles as Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010) and Selina Meyer on Veep (2012–2019), and has guest starred on shows such as Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and 30 Rock.
Louis-Dreyfus has had leading film roles in the comedy-dramas Enough Said (2013), Downhill (2020), You Hurt My Feelings (2023), and Tuesday (2023), with supporting film roles in comedy films such as Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), Deconstructing Harry (1997…