Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Biography

Born 01/13/1961

Though she may be forever remembered as Elaine Benes – she of the “big wall of hair,” nipple slip and uncomfortable dancing – on the NBC sitcom “Seinfeld” (1990-98), actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus allowed her comedic talents to shine in a variety of film and television projects ranging...
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Awards

  • In 2006, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  • In 1998, received American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a Television Series
  • In 1997, received American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a Television Series

Highlights

  • In 2009, Nominated for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
  • In 2006, Starred in the CBS sitcom "The New Adventures of Old Christine"; received Golden Globe (2007), SAG (2007) and Emmy (2007, 2008, 2009) nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy Series
  • In 2004, Had a recurring role as the compulsively lying prosecutor, Maggie Lizer on "Arrested Development" (FOX)

Family & Companions

  • Pierre Louis-Dreyfus: grandfather (Fought for the French Resistance during World War II)
  • Robert Louis-Dreyfus: cousin (Former owner of Adidas (1993-2001) and the current owner of the French football club Olympique de Marseille)

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