Jerry Seinfeld (born Jerome Allen Seinfeld on April 29, 1954) ) is a stand-up comedian, actor, and producer (television and films). Born in Brooklyn, NY, Jerry is easily best known for his self-named character, Jerry Seinfeld, in the self-named sitcom, Seinfeld, which he also co-created. Jerry appeared as himself in six episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Jerry has created a comedy web series called Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which first premiered on July 19, 2012. In 2005 Comedy Central named him the 12th Greatest Stand-up Comedian of All Time.