The hit TV comedySeinfeldran from 1989 to 1998 and for many years later, was a nightly watch for most families. Thebeloved 90s sitcomhas reemerged in the news lately after the passing of Estelle Harris and Liz Sheridan, who played George and Jerry’s mothers on the show. In memory of both ladies, let’s take a look back at the show and where the main cast is today.Seinfeldfollowed a standup comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his friends, the neurotic, offbeat characters of Elaine, Kramer, and George. Fans wouldlove to see a rebootof the series and what the “everyday life” of the characters would be like in the modern age. Unfortunately, the show, as it aired back in the 90s,could probably never air today, as its gimmicks and goofy nature would likely not capture as wide of an audience compared to current shows.
Even so, the 30-year-old sitcom is still one of the easiest shows to rewatch over and over again, as outlined byVanity Fair. Netflix currently has the rights to the show, making it easy to rewatch one of America’s best shows ever created. For those looking to branch out, co-creator Larry David has another show,Curb Your Enthusiasm, available to stream on HBO. But,if you find yourselves missing the main cast, here’s a brief overview of what the cast has done since wrapping onSeinfeld.
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Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeldnot only starred in the TV seriesSeinfeld, but he was also the producer and writer. After wrapping up the series, he continued to do all of these. As far as acting roles, his major movie was the 2007 animated comedyBee Movie, in which he played Barry B. Benson, a story which he helped write and produce. His writing roles comprised similar shows toSeinfeld, such as the Netflix TV specialJerry Before Seinfeldand season 1 ofComedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which he also produced. As a comedian first and foremost, Seinfeld is still actively touring and is expected to for the foreseeable future.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfushas had a busy career since her days as the witty Elaine. Over the years, Louis-Dreyfus has appeared in many TV shows, including a three-season stint onSaturday Night Live, The New Adventures of Old Christine, andVeep. To date,Veephas won 17 Emmys, including multiple Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (for Louis-Dreyfus). The HBO series is arguably Louis-Dreyfus' best role between her acting and title as producer. Louis-Dreyfus also won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role inThe New Adventures of Old Christine. She has also joined the Marvel Universe as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier.Her next project,Netflix’sYou People, will drop in 2022. The rom-com is about a new couple and their family, and will look at modern love and family dynamics.
Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander’s career has kept him busy since starring as George Costanza inSeinfeld. Even while the show was still airing, Alexander was constantly putting out popular movies likePretty Woman, Coneheads, andThe Hunchback of Notre Dame. After wrapping up the sitcom in 1998, he starred in a few TV movies and a few episodes of popular TV shows, such asFriends. In 2001, he starred as the main character in the showBob Patterson, which lasted one season. He continued to make guest appearances on multiple TV shows thought the years, includingMonk, Everybody Hates Chris, Criminal Minds,The New Adventures of Old Christine, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Two and a Half Men, TripTank, and DC’sHarley Quinn. During the pandemic, Alexander joined some of the originalcast for a live streamofThe Rocky Horror Picture Showas the narrator. His most recent roles came from guest appearances inThe Marvelous Mrs. MaiselandYoung Sheldon.
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Michael Richards
Michael Richards was already known around Hollywood before starring as Kramer inSeinfeld. After wrapping up the series, his roles slowed down. He was a writer and producer for the TV seriesThe Michael Richards Show. Richards joined most of the cast in appearing in Larry David’sCurb Your Enthusiasm.He also joined Jerry Seinfeld in theBee Movie.He teamed up with fellow comedian Kirstie Alley in her show,Kirstie, from 2013-to 2014. From there, he took a small hiatus until 2019 when he returned to the big screen with a role in the movieFaith, Hope & Love. After an incident in 2006, Richards has kept mostly out of the spotlight and has been retired from standup since then, barring the exception of his role onKristie. At this time, it’s unlikely we will see the 70-year-old comedian in anything else. He will forever be remembered as the quirky Cosmo Kramer to his fans.
