Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, Writer, Actor, Television Producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/07/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Larry David
13/03/2026
Larry David announced at SXSW that his new HBO sketch comedy series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America, would premiere on 26/06/2026. The seven-episode limited series, co-written with Jeff Schaffer and produced with Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Media, retells moments in American history to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.
21/04/2025
Larry David published a satirical short story, My Dinner with Adolf, as a guest essay in the opinion section of The New York Times. Written in the first person, it imagines a 1939 dinner with Adolf Hitler and was widely read as a rebuke to comedian Bill Maher's dinner with Donald Trump.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lawrence Gene David |
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| Summary | American comedian, writer, actor and producer, best known for co-creating the sitcom Seinfeld and for creating and starring in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. Known for dry wit and observational humor about social awkwardness and everyday life. In 2026 he is developing the HBO sketch series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness with Jeff Schaffer. |
| Early Life | Raised in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn in a Jewish household. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'11" (180 cm) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Sheepshead Bay High School |
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| University | University of Maryland, College Park |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts in History |
Personal Life
| Religion | Judaism |
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| Military Service | United States Army Reserve, 1970 to 1975 |
Relationships & More
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Family
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| Siblings | Ken David |
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| Relatives | Julie Claire (niece) |
Career
| Stand-up Comedy | Began performing stand-up in New York City clubs in the 1970s |
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| Saturday Night Live | Hired as a writer in 1982 and worked there for a year |
| Seinfeld | Co-created with Jerry Seinfeld; wrote and produced the series until 1996 |
| Film | Wrote and directed the film Sour Grapes in 1998 |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Created and stars in the HBO series; its final season aired in 2024 |
| Awards | Golden Globe for Best Comedy Series in 2003 for Curb Your Enthusiasm |
| Recent Work | Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a seven-episode HBO and HBO Max American history sketch series co-written with Jeff Schaffer, premiered in June 2026 |
Style Quotient
| Comedic Style | Dry, misanthropic, observational and socially awkward humor |
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| Known For | Semi-fictionalized self-portrayal on screen |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1970 to 1975. | |
| 2. He was the younger of two sons in his family. | |
| 3. He earned his degree in history before turning to comedy. | |
| 4. He directed the 1998 film Sour Grapes. |
