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Larry David Biography

Birth Name:Lawrence Gene David

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

Fellow comedians and comedy insiders voted him 23rd on a list of the greatest comedy stars ever in The Comedian's Comedian poll
Graduated from the University of Maryland with a history degree
Enlisted in the Army Reserve before becoming a stand-up comic
Quote: "I used to do a line in my act that I had a wonderful childhood, which is tough because it's hard to adjust to a miserable adulthood․"
Quote: "When I was living in New York and didn't have a penny to my name, I would walk around the streets and occasionally I would see an alcove or something․ And I'd think, that'll be good, that'll be a good spot for me when I'm homeless ․․․ I was planning on my future as a homeless person․ I had a really good spot picked out․"
Well known for his sarcastic and dark humor
Best known for co-creating the series "Seinfeld․"
Based the show "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on his one-hour HBO special in 1999
Made his Broadway debut in 2015 with his play "Fish in the Dark․"
Once quit his job at "Saturday Night Live," only to come back a few days later, pretending like nothing happened

Awards

1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
1991WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: winner
1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series: winner
1993WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
1993WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
1993WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: nominated
1994Nova Award-Most Promising Producer in Television: winner
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
1994WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: winner
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
1995WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: winner
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2003Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: winner
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: winner
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2003TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2004Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2004TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: winner
2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: winner
2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2007PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2007WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2008INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2008WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2009EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: winner
2009PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2011PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2012WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2013PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Male Performance in a Variety Program: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actor: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2021PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy: nominated
2021WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2022WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025AACTA International Award-Best Actor in a Series: winner
2025WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated