About
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus (/ˌluːiˈdraɪfəs/ LOO-ee DRY-fəs; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She is known for her roles in a string of successful comedy series and several comedy films. She has received numerous accolades, including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and nine Screen Actors Guild Awards. The daughter of French billionaire Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, she entered comedy as a performer with the Practical Theatre Company. She was a cast member on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1982 to 1985. Her breakthrough came playing Elaine Benes on the NBC sitcomSeinfeld (1990–1998), one of the most successful sitcoms in television history. She earned further acclaim for her roles as Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010) and Selina Meyer on Veep (2012–2019), and has guest-starred...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
SeinfeldSeries • 1989
Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries • 2000
30 RockSeries • 2006
Arrested DevelopmentSeries • 2003
Hey Arnold!Series • 1996
Family TiesSeries • 1982
VeepSeries • 2012
DinosaursSeries • 1991
The Sheep DetectivesMovie • 2026
The New Adventures of Old ChristineSeries • 2006
Thunderbolts*Movie • 2025
Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverMovie • 2022
The Falcon and the Winter SoldierSeries • 2021
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries • 1995
Web TherapySeries • 2008
Black WidowMovie • 2021
A Bug's LifeMovie • 1998
The Single GuySeries • 1995
OnwardMovie • 2020
Web TherapySeries • 2011
Avengers: Secret WarsMovie • 2027
National Lampoon's Christmas VacationMovie • 1989
PlanesMovie • 2013