Did Main Actors from Seinfeld Work in Any Other TV Shows?
The iconic TV series Seinfeld, which aired from 1989 to 1998, starred four main actors: Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Each of these actors went on to pursue various acting opportunities both in television and film. Here, we explore the post-Seinfeld careers of the show's main actors and their involvement in other TV shows.
Jason Alexander
During the early 1980s, before his role in Seinfeld, Jason Alexander had a brief stint in the sitcom Everythings Relative, broadcast on CBS from September to December 1987. In this show, he took on the role of Frankie the delivery boy. His performance in this sitcom, featuring mostly corny jokes, laid the groundwork for his iconic role as George Costanza in Seinfeld. Post-Seinfeld, Jason Alexander continued his acting career, participating in various plays and side roles in TV shows. One notable appearance was in the documentary series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which showcases interviews with comedians in an entertaining and stylish format.
Michael Richards
Michael Richards, famous for his characters on Seinfeld, particularly from the perspective of his alter ego, Cosmo Kramer, also had a brief career in the late 1970s on the ABC late night sketch show Fridays. This was around the time the show was even more comedic than the subsequent Saturday Night Live (SNL). Ironically, Michael Sean older brother, Billy Richards, also appeared on Fridays briefly during its short run. Since Seinfeld, his career has seen less success, including an attempt at hosting his own show, The Michael Richards Show, which did not fare well. However, Richards has remained a fixture in the entertainment industry, supporting various causes and occasionally appearing in guest roles or guest-starring in comedic sketches.
Jerry Seinfeld
Within the context of his post-Seinfeld career, Jerry Seinfeld has remained one of the most prominent figures in the entertainment world. Before Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld appeared as a delivery boy named Frankie in the ABC series Benson, which aired from 1979 to 1986. In his role, he delivered mostly corny jokes and became a popular figure in the early 1980s. Since Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld has continued to be incredibly successful, with characters like George Costanza and Jerry Seinfeld himself becoming cultural icons. He has gone on to star in the Apple TV show Central Perk, which revolves around the characters and events of Seinfeld.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played Elaine Benes in Seinfeld and also served as a cast member for Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1982 to 1985, had a career trajectory that seemed unpredictable but ultimately successful. Her most notable post-Seinfeld role was in the HBO show Veep, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In addition to Veep, Julia starred in the NBC show Day By Day, where she played a character in a send-up of The Brady Bunch. Though this show lasted just one season, it was remembered for its comedic prowess. Louis-Dreyfus's fate with Day By Day proved her success in comedic roles since her marriage to Brad Hall, which she has been celebrating for 35 years, proving her commitment to her career and personal life.