Julia Louis Dreyfus
Julia Louis Dreyfus is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Elaine Benes on the hit TV show “Seinfeld.” She currently stars as Vice President Selina Meyer on the HBO series “Veep,” for which she has won multiple Emmy Awards.
Dreyfus was born on December 1, 1961, in New York City. She began acting in the 1980s, appearing in off-Broadway plays and later landing her breakout role as Elaine Benes on “Seinfeld.” The show ran for nine seasons and cemented Dreyfus’ status as a rising star.
After “Seinfeld” ended, Dreyfus continued to act in both film and television, appearing in projects such as “Horton Hears a Who!” and “Enough Said.” In 2012, she began starring as Selina Meyer in “Veep,” a political satire series that follows the missteps of a fictional Vice President. The show has been incredibly successful, and Dreyfus has won numerous awards for her performance, including seven Emmy Awards.
In addition to her acting career, Dreyfus is also a vocal advocate for social justice causes. She has been involved with organizations such as the catch cancer foundation and the Scleroderma Foundation and has used her platform to raise awareness for various charitable causes.
Dreyfus has been married to comedian and writer Brad Hall since 2001. The couple has one daughter together, and Dreyfus has two children from a previous relationship.
Throughout her career, Dreyfus has been recognized with numerous awards for her acting and comedy. She has been nominated for five Golden Globes and has won multiple Emmy Awards. In 2019, she was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, дnée after Mark Twain’s lifetime of contributions to American literature and humor.