Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 13, 1961 |
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| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Julia Louis-Dreyfus's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Elaine Benes on 'Seinfeld', and as Selina Meyer on 'Veep'. |
Intro
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is an Emmy Award-winning American actress, comedian, and producer. She rose to fame for her roles on the sitcoms 'Seinfeld,' 'The New Adventures of Old Christine,' and 'Veep.' Louis-Dreyfus is celebrated for her sharp comedic timing and holds the record for the most Primetime Emmy Awards won by a performer for acting in the same role.
Early Life & Background
Julia Louis-Dreyfus was born to Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, a French-American businessman, and Judith Bowles, a writer and special needs tutor. She spent her early childhood in New York City and later moved to Washington, D.C., after her mother's remarriage. Louis-Dreyfus attended Northwestern University but left before graduating to join the cast of 'Saturday Night Live.'
Career Highlights
- Cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' from 1982-1985
- Played Elaine Benes on 'Seinfeld' (1989-1998), earning wide acclaim and multiple awards
- Lead actress and executive producer on 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' (2006-2010), winning an Emmy Award
- Starred as Selina Meyer on 'Veep' (2012-2019), winning six consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2014
Trivia
- Her father was the billionaire chairman of Louis Dreyfus Energy Services.
- She survived breast cancer, publicly discussing her diagnosis in 2017.
- She has hosted 'Saturday Night Live' three times after being a cast member.
- Louis-Dreyfus received the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2018.
FAQs
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus is 65 years old.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus was born the 13 January 1961.
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 13th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Kent Hull, an American football center known for his time with the Buffalo Bills, was born on January 13, 1961, in Mississippi. He became a key player in the NFL and was recognized for his contributions to the sport.
- Day of the week: January 13th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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