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Also Known As Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus • Julia Elizabeth Scarlett Louis-Dreyfus
Born January 13, 1961 (age 65) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2018) • Emmy Award (2017) • Emmy Award (2016) • Emmy Award (2015) • Emmy Award (2014) • Emmy Award (2013) • Emmy Award (2012) • Emmy Award (2006) • Emmy Award (1996) • Emmy Award (2017): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2017): Outstanding Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2016): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2016): Outstanding Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2015): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2015): Outstanding Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2014): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2013): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2012): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (2006): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1996): Outstanding Supporting Actress for a Comedy Series • Golden Globe Award (1994): Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Married To Brad Hall (1987–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Web Therapy" (2010) • "Onward" (2020) • "Stars in Shorts: No Ordinary Love" (2016) • "Planes" (2013) • "North" (1994) • "Seinfeld" (1990–1998) • "Saturday Night Live" (1982–2007) • "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (2006–2010) • "The Wonderful World of Disney" (2000) • "Hey Arnold!" (1997) • "Deconstructing Harry" (1997) • "Arrested Development" (2004–2005) • "The Simpsons" (2001–2008) • "Troll" (1986) • "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) • "Soul Man" (1986) • "Day by Day" (1988–1989) • "Dinosaurs" (1992) • "Archibald's Next Big Thing" (2019) • "Hannah and Her Sisters" (1986) • "Jack the Bear" (1993) • "30 Rock" (2010) • "Watching Ellie" (2002–2003) • "Family Ties" (1988) • "Veep" (2012–2019) • "Web Therapy" (2012) • "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" (1997) • "Downhill" (2020) • "A Bug's Life" (1998) • "Enough Said" (2013) • "Inside Amy Schumer" (2015) • "Fathers' Day" (1997) • "The Fairly OddParents" (2005) • "The Single Guy" (1995) • "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000–2009)

Top Questions

Where was Julia Louis-Dreyfus born?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus was born in New York City, New York, United States.
Is Julia Louis-Dreyfus married?
Brad Hall (1987–present)
When was Julia Louis-Dreyfus born?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus was born on January 13, 1961.

Photos

Julia Louis-Dreyfus smiling and looking over her shoulder on a gold carpet with a patterned background at the Wall Street Journal Magazine 2023 Innovator Awards.
Seinfeld
Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses smiling in a black dress, standing beside a tall red chair, in a promotional photo for The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus smiling and wearing a black dress, with long dark hair, at an indoor event.
Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer, Jason Alexander as George Costanza, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes, and Jerry Seinfeld as himself pose together in front of a blue background with the Seinfeld logo.
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Billy Crystal smiling and wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt, photographed against a dark background.
Billy Crystal
American actor, writer, and comedian
Eddie Murphy wearing a tuxedo and bow tie, looking to the side at a formal event with a blurred red backdrop behind him.
Eddie Murphy
American actor and comedian
Amy Poehler, as Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation, smiles and points both hands in a playful gesture while standing in an office setting.
Amy Poehler
American comedian and actress
Steve Martin, wearing glasses and a black tuxedo with a bow tie, smiles while posing at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills.
Steve Martin
American actor and writer
Bill Murray
Bill Murray
American comedian and actor
Tina Fey smiling at an event in 2019, wearing a black top with silver floral patterns, in front of a blue background.
Tina Fey
American comedian, writer, and actress
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
American comedian and actor
Andy Samberg smiling, wearing glasses and a red and black plaid shirt, with a blurred blue and red background.
Andy Samberg
American actor, comedian, writer, and musician
Will Ferrell smiling in a close-up portrait, wearing a dark suit, gray shirt, and matching tie against a plain backdrop.
Will Ferrell
American actor and writer
Bryan Cranston wearing a black suit, white shirt, and striped tie, smiling at the camera at the Argo premiere in London.
Bryan Cranston
American actor
Maya Rudolph smiles at the camera wearing a black blazer and shirt with large white polka dots at the Los Angeles premiere of Poker Face.
Maya Rudolph
American comedian and actress
David Cross
David Cross
American writer, comedian, and actor
Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon
American actress and comedian
Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black in military costumes holding weapons, walking in single file through tall grass in a scene from the film Tropic Thunder.
Ben Stiller
American actor, writer, and director
Dave Chappelle smiling in a close-up portrait, wearing a green shirt and a dark jacket with a fur-trimmed hood.
Dave Chappelle
American comedian and actor
Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett
American comedian and actress
Bob Newhart stands smiling with arms open in his home office, surrounded by posters and photographs on wood-paneled walls, September 1, 1972.
Bob Newhart
American actor and comedian
Jonathan Winters, wearing a dark suit and tie, smiles while seated in front of a swirling, abstract black and white background, circa 1968.
Jonathan Winters
American comedian
Chris Rock in a black suit and tie holds an NAACP Image Award trophy while standing in front of a gold backdrop at the 41st NAACP Image Awards.
Chris Rock
American comedian and actor
Dennis Miller sits at a news desk in a suit and patterned tie, smiling slightly, with a map background behind him in a black and white publicity photo from Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update.
Dennis Miller
American comedian and actor

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