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Carol Leifer

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  • Producer
  • Actress
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Carol Leifer
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Carol Leifer was born on 27 July 1956 in New York, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Seinfeld (1989), Hacks (2021) and Alright Already (1997). She has been married to Lori Wolf since 5 December 2015. They have one child. She was previously married to Ritch Shydner.
BornJuly 27, 1956
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BornJuly 27, 1956
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Known for

    Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
    Seinfeld
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
    Hacks
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Alright Already (1997)
    Alright Already
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Writer

    Credits

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    Writer

    • The Oscars (2026)
      The Oscars
      6.5
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2026
    • The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards (2025)
      The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
      6.5
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2025
    • Conan O'Brien in The Oscars (2025)
      The Oscars
      6.5
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2025
    • The Grievance
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)
      The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards
      6.6
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2024
    • Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
      Hacks
      8.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2024
    • The Oscars (2024)
      The Oscars
      6.7
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2024
    • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
      Curb Your Enthusiasm
      8.8
      TV Series
      • story by
      • 2020–2024
    • Penélope Cruz, Pedro Pascal, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Allen White, Margot Robbie, Steven Yeun, Lily Gladstone, and Quinta Brunson in The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2024)
      The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
      6.8
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023)
      Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
      8.3
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2023
    • 80th Golden Globe Awards (2023)
      80th Golden Globe Awards
      5.1
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2023
    • Annaleigh Ashford and Thomas Middleditch in B Positive (2020)
      B Positive
      6.4
      TV Series
      • teleplay by
      • story by
      • 2020–2022
    • The Oscars (2019)
      The Oscars
      5.5
      TV Special
      • special material written by
      • 2019
    • 21st Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (2018)
      21st Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
      7.8
      TV Special
      • writer
      • 2018
    • Carol Burnett, Derek Hough, and Emmersyn Fiorentino in A Little Help with Carol Burnett (2018)
      A Little Help with Carol Burnett
      6.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • Writer
      • 2018

    Producer

    • The Grievance
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
      Hacks
      8.2
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2024
    • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
      Curb Your Enthusiasm
      8.8
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2020–2024
    • Annaleigh Ashford and Thomas Middleditch in B Positive (2020)
      B Positive
      6.4
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2020–2022
    • Better Late Than Never (2016)
      Better Late Than Never
      8.6
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2016–2018
    • Troy Miller, Andy Kindler, Carol Leifer, Jane Lynch, James Costa, and Ben Foster in Writer's Block (2016)
      Writer's Block
      7.7
      Short
      • producer
      • 2016
    • Ana Ortiz, Judy Reyes, Roselyn Sanchez, and Dania Ramirez in Devious Maids (2013)
      Devious Maids
      7.8
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2014
    • Oliver Hudson, David Spade, Bianca Kajlich, Megyn Price, and Adhir Kalyan in Rules of Engagement (2007)
      Rules of Engagement
      7.4
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2007
    • Teri Polo and David Sutcliffe in I'm with Her (2003)
      I'm with Her
      7.0
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2003–2004
    • Ellen DeGeneres, Cloris Leachman, Jim Gaffigan, Martin Mull, and Emily Rutherfurd in The Ellen Show (2001)
      The Ellen Show
      5.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2001–2002
    • It's Like, You Know... (1999)
      It's Like, You Know...
      7.4
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 1999–2001
    • Chicks
      7.2
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1999
    • Alright Already (1997)
      Alright Already
      6.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1997–1998
    • Nancy Travis and Kevin Kilner in Almost Perfect (1995)
      Almost Perfect
      7.0
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • 1996–1997
    • Garry Shandling in The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
      The Larry Sanders Show
      8.5
      TV Series
      • supervising producer
      • 1997

    Actress

    • Seth Rogen in An American Pickle (2020)
      An American Pickle
      5.7
      • Susan Greenbaum
      • 2020
    • Howard Stern on Demand (2005)
      Howard Stern on Demand
      7.2
      TV Series
      • 2010
    • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
      Curb Your Enthusiasm
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Carol
      • 2009
    • Adam Sandler, Leslie Mann, and Seth Rogen in Funny People (2009)
      Funny People
      6.3
      • Carol Leifer
      • 2009
    • Jerry Seinfeld in Bee Movie (2007)
      Bee Movie
      6.1
      • Press Person #1 (voice)
      • 2007
    • Oliver Hudson, David Spade, Bianca Kajlich, Megyn Price, and Adhir Kalyan in Rules of Engagement (2007)
      Rules of Engagement
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Other Shopper (uncredited)
      • 2007
    • Sean Hayes, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, and Megan Mullally in Will & Grace (1998)
      Will & Grace
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Nancy
      • 2006
    • The Alan Brady Show (2003)
      The Alan Brady Show
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • (voice)
      • 2003
    • Jonathan Katz in Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)
      Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Carol (voice)
      • 1995–1999
    • It's Like, You Know... (1999)
      It's Like, You Know...
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Connie
      • Facilitator
      • 1999
    • Alright Already (1997)
      Alright Already
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Carol Lerner
      • 1997–1998
    • Téa Leoni, George Wendt, Jonathan Penner, Mark Roberts, Darryl Sivad, and Holland Taylor in The Naked Truth (1995)
      The Naked Truth
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Sissy Daniels-Polonsky
      • 1997
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards in Seinfeld (1989)
      Seinfeld
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Receptionist
      • Jane - Bank Employee
      • Relative
      • 1995–1996
    • Mariel Hemingway and Peter Onorati in Civil Wars (1991)
      Civil Wars
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Marsha Trilling
      • 1993
    • Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (1992)
      Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • Rusty Berman
      • 1992
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    Personal details

    • Height
      • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
    • Born
      • July 27, 1956
      • New York, USA
    • Spouses
        Lori WolfDecember 5, 2015 - present (1 child)
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      Is the basis for the Seinfeld (1989) character Elaine Marie Benes.

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