The Julia Louis Dreyfus Handbook - Everything you need to know about Julia Louis Dreyfus

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Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus (/?lu?i? ?dra?f?s/; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress, comedian and producer, well known for her roles in Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and her current series Veep. She also voiced Atta in A Bug's Life.
She was one of the regular cast members of Saturday Night Live in the early 1980s. She was later cast in the role of Elaine Benes on Seinfeld, for which she achieved critical and commercial success. In 2002, she and her husband, Brad Hall, developed Watching Ellie, which lasted two seasons. In 2006, she was cast as Christine Campbell in The New Adventures of Old Christine, which had a five-season run on CBS. In 2012, she began playing Selina Meyer in Veep, which has recently been renewed for a second season on HBO.
Throughout her career, Louis-Dreyfus has received three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is one of the most nominated actresses in Emmy Award history with a total of 13 nominations for her supporting role on Seinfeld, and her leading roles on The New Adventures of Old Christine and Veep. She also received a nomination for producing the first season of Veep, taking her total Emmy tally to 14 nominations.
In May 2010, Louis-Dreyfus received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contribution to the broadcast television industry.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus 13th Screen Actors Guild Awards 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards 28th TCA Awards 2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards 30 Rock 33rd People's Choice Awards 3rd Screen Actors Guild Awards 44th Primetime Emmy Awards 45th Primetime Emmy Awards 46th Primetime Emmy Awards 47th Primetime Emmy Awards 48th Primetime Emmy Awards 49th Primetime Emmy Awards 4th Screen Actors Guild Awards 50th Primetime Emmy Awards 52nd Golden Globe Awards 58th Primetime Emmy Awards 59th Primetime Emmy Awards 5th Screen Actors Guild Awards 60th Primetime Emmy Awards 61st Primetime Emmy Awards 64th Golden Globe Awards 64th Primetime Emmy Awards A Bug's Life

A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love American Comedy Awards Amy Poehler Animal Farm (1999 film) Arrested Development (TV series) Brad Hall Christine Campbell (character) Courtney Thorne-Smith Curb Your Enthusiasm Day by Day (TV series) Deconstructing Harry

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Elaine Benes Family Ties Fathers' Day (film) Gary Kroeger

Geppetto (TV musical) Gérard Louis-Dreyfus Hannah and Her Sisters Hollywood Walk of Fame Holton-Arms School I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Inside the Actors Studio Jack the Bear Jerry Seinfeld Julie Dreyfus Larry David Lauren Bowles Liz Lemon London Suite (play) Louis Dreyfus Group Michaela Watkins National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation North (1994 film) Northwestern University Peter MacNicol Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Robert Louis-Dreyfus Satellite Awards 2006 Satellite Awards 2007 Satellite Awards 2008 Satellite Awards 2012 Saturday Night Live Screen Actors Guild Award Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Seinfeld Seinfeld (season 5)

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Julia Louis-DreyfusLouis-Dreyfus in 2012Birth name Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-DreyfusBornJanuary 13, 1961New York CityNew York, New York, U.S.Medium Film, televisionYears active 1982–presentComedy genresGenresSatire, sitcomSpouseBrad Hall(1987–present; 2 children)Notable works and roles Elaine Benes on SeinfeldChristine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old ChristineSelina Meyer on Veep (TV series)VeepEmmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series2006 The New Adventures of Old Christine2012 VeepOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series1996 SeinfeldGolden Globe AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a TV Series, Mini Series or TV Movie1994 SeinfeldScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series1997 Seinfeld1998 SeinfeldOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series1995 Seinfeld1997 Seinfeld1998 Seinfeld Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-DreyfusStated in interview at Inside the Actors Studio (/ˈluːiːˈdraɪfəs/; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress, comedian and producer, well known for her roles in Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and her current series Veep (TV series)Veep. She also voiced Atta in A Bug's Life.She was one of the regular cast members of Saturday Night Live in the early 1980s. She was later cast in the role of Elaine Benes on Seinfeld, for which she achieved critical and commercial success. In 2002, she and her husband, Brad Hall, developed Watching Ellie, which lasted two seasons. In 2006, she was cast as Christine Campbell (character)Christine Campbell in The New Adventures of Old Christine, which had a five-season run on CBS. In 2012, she began playing Selina Meyer in Veep, which has recently been renewed for a second season on HBO.Throughout her career, Louis-Dreyfus has received three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is one of the most nominated actresses in Emmy Award history with a total of 13 nominations for her supporting role on Seinfeld, and her leading roles on The New Adventures of Old Christine and Veep. She also received a nomination for producing the first season of Veep, taking her total Emmy tally to 14 nominations.In May 2010, Louis-Dreyfus received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contribution to the broadcast television industry. Early life Louis-Dreyfus was born Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus in New York City on January 13, 1961. Her mother, Judith, was a writer and special needs educationspecial needs tutor, and her father, the billionaire Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, chaired Louis Dreyfus Energy Services. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Léopold Louis-Dreyfus, who in 1851 founded the Louis Dreyfus Group, a commodities and shipping multinational, which members of the family control to this day. "Gerard Louis Dreyfus Executive Biography". Louis Dreyfus Group. . Retrieved 2007-10-28. Her paternal grandfather, Pierre Louis-Dreyfus (1908-2011), was president of the Louis Dreyfus Group; "Louis Dreyfus Dead at 102". . Retrieved 2011-06-11. Pierre was part of a prominent History of the Jews in AlsaceAlsatian Jewish family,Buried by the Times: The Holocaust And America's Most Important Newspaper, Laurel Leff, Cambridge University Press, Mar 2005, page 81 and remained in France during World War II, fighting as a cavalry officer and later in the French Resistance.TVtropolis (June 1, 2006). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus — Seinfeld". Canada.com. . Retrieved 2010-09-01. During this time, her father fled to America from France.Forbes World's Richest People. Gérard Louis-Dreyfus & familyThe History of Foreign Investment in the United States, 1914-1945, Harvard University Press, 2004, By Mira Wilkins, page 479 Her paternal grandmother, Dolores (Neubauer), and her mother, were American. In 1962, one year after her birth, her parents divorced. After relocating to Washington, D.C. when Julia was eight, Bio at TCM.com her mother married L. Thompson Bowles, Dean of the George Washington University School of

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MedicineGeorge Washington University Medical School. Regenerex.com Board of Directors at RegenerX web siteLouis-Dreyfus spent her childhood in several states and countries in connection with her stepfather's work with Project HOPE (USA)Project HOPE, including Sri Lanka, Colombia and Tunisia.Rochlin, Margy. "Trying to Turn Elaine Into Christine", The New York Times, March 9, 2006 She graduated from the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland in 1979, and attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she studied theatre for several years before dropping out due to a professional acting job offer. Bio NNDBCareer1982-1989: Early work and Saturday Night LiveLouis-Dreyfus as a part of the Golden 50th Anniversary Jubilee, alongside cast mates Brad Hall, Gary Kroeger and Paul Barrosse As part of her comedic training, Louis-Dreyfus appeared in The Second City, one of Chicago's best-known improvisation theatre groups whose alumni includes Alan Arkin, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Shelley Long. It was her performance with The Practical Theatre Companythe Practical Theatre Group at their "Golden 50th Anniversary Jubilee" that led to her being asked to join the cast of Saturday Night Live at the age of just 21.Louis-Dreyfus was subsequently a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1982 to 1985, becoming the youngest female cast member in the history of the program at that time. During her time on SNL she appeared alongside several actors who would later rise to prominence, such as Eddie Murphy, Jim Belushi, Billy Crystal and Martin Short. It was during her tenure on SNL that she met writer Larry David, who would later co-create Seinfeld. More recently Louis-Dreyfus has commented that her casting on SNL was a "Cinderella-getting-to-go-to-the-ball kind of experience", "Julia Louis-Dreyfus: 'SNL made me feel like Cinderella'" December 20, 2011, Digital Spy however, she has also admitted that at times it was often quite tense, stating that she "didn't know how to navigate the waters of show business in general and specifically doing a live sketch-comedy show."Coyle, Jake (May 11, 2006). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Host 'SNL'". The Washington Post. .Louis-Dreyfus at the 1994 Emmy AwardsFollowing her 1985 departure from SNL, Louis-Dreyfus appeared in several films, including Hannah and Her Sisters which was directed by Woody Allen, and the cult classic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in which she starred alongside Chevy Chase. She also had a small part in Soul Man, starring Tommy Howell. In 1988 she was cast in an NBC sitcom titled Day by Day (TV series)Day by Day, but the series was cancelled after two seasons. "Short-Lived Shows: Day By Day - VIDEO" May 8, 2008, AOL TV1990-1998: The Seinfeld years In the early-1990s Louis-Dreyfus became famous for the role of Elaine Benes on NBC's Seinfeld. She played the role for nine seasons, appearing in all but three episodes. One of the episodes that she did not appear in was the inaugural pilot episode, due to the fact that her character was not initially intended to be a part of the series. It was only after the first episode that NBC executives felt the show was too male-centric, and demanded that creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David add a woman to the cast. It was revealed in the commentary on the DVD package that the addition of a female character was the condition of commissioning the show. Louis-Dreyfus won the role over several other actresses who would also eventually enjoy their own TV success, including Patricia Heaton, Rosie O'Donnell and Megan Mullally. "5 Things You Didn't Know: Seinfeld" Askmen.comOn the "Notes About Nothing" featurette on the DVD package, the series creator and star Jerry Seinfeld says that Louis-Dreyfus's ability to eat a peanut M&M'sM&M without breaking the peanut aptly describes the actress: "She cracks you up without breaking your nuts." Her performance on the series was met with critical acclaim, and she was a regular winner and nominee at television award shows throughout the 1990s. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award, five Screen Actors Guild Awards and five American Comedy Awards. In 1996 she received the Primetime Emmy Award Julia Louis-Dreyfus Emmy Nominated. Emmys.com. for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, an award she was nominated for on seven occasions. "Awards for Julia Louis-Dreyfus" at IMDb After receiving the award, Louis-Dreyfus claimed the win was a "shocker", and that after being in both positions, it was "much better to win than to lose." Bio Celebrity Central/Top 25 Celebs, People MagazineIt was in 1998 that creator and star Jerry Seinfeld decided to end the series after nine seasons. The series finale aired on May 14 and was one of the most watched TV events, with over 76 million people tuning in.Carter, Bill (May 16, 1998). "Rating for 'Seinfeld' Finale Grazed Super Bowl Country". The New York Times. .During her time on Seinfeld she appeared in several films, including Father's Day (film)Father's Day opposite Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, and Woody Allen's Oscar nominated Deconstructing Harry.1999-2004: Post-Seinfeld

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Following a voice role in the hugely successful Disney Pixar's A Bug's Life, Louis-Dreyfus lent her voice as Snake (The Simpsons)Snake's girlfriend Gloria in The Simpsons episode "A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love". In 2001, she made several special guest appearances on Seinfeld co-creator Larry David's show Curb Your Enthusiasm, playing herself fictionally trying to break the "curse" by planning to star in a show in which she would play an actress affected by a Seinfeld-like curse.After several years away from a regular TV gig, Louis-Dreyfus began a new single-camera sitcom Watching Ellie which premiered on NBC in February 2002. The series was created by husband Brad Hall, and co-starred Steve Carell and Louis-Dreyfus's stepsister Lauren Bowles. The initial premise of the show was to present viewers with a "slice of life" from the goings-on and happenings of the life of Ellie Riggs, a Southern California jazz singer. The first season included a 22-minute countdown kept digitally in the lower left-hand corner of the screen which many critics panned, claiming it was useless and "did nothing for the show."Gallo, Phil (February 23, 2002). "Watching Ellie". Variety. . Overall the show received mixed reviews, but debuted strongly with over 16 million viewers tuning in for the series premiere, and maintained an average audience of approximately 10 million viewers per week. "How did your favorite show rate?" USA TodayWhen the series returned for a second season in the spring of 2003 the series had suffered somewhat of a decline in viewership, averaging around 8 million viewers per week. Moreover, the show had undergone a drastic stylistic change between production of season one and two. The first season was filmed in the single-camera format, but the second season was presented as a traditional multi-camera sitcom filmed in front of a live studio audience. "TV Review: NBC's retooled 'Ellie' vastly more watchable" April 14, 2003, Post Gazette With dwindling viewership and failing to retain the numbers from its Frasier lead-in, the series was cancelled by NBC in May 2003.Mcfarland, Melanie (November 5, 2003). "NBC's fall lineup is looking a lot like its current one". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. .Following NBC's cancellation of Watching Ellie, the media began circulating rumours of a so-called "Seinfeld curse" which claimed that none of the former Seinfeld actors could ever achieve success again in the television industry. Louis-Dreyfus dismissed the rumour as "a made-up thing by the media", while Seinfeld co-creator Larry David asserted that the curse was "completely idiotic." "'Curb's' Larry David: 'Seinfeld' Curse 'Idiotic'" Zap2It.com. (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) (September, 2001)]. Gregbaerg.com (September 7, 2001).Louis-Dreyfus was subsequently one of many actresses considered for the role of Susan Mayer on Desperate Housewives, which would go on to become ABC's megahit of the 2004-05 television season. Teri Hatcher was eventually cast in the role. "Desperate Networks is a must-read for TV fans" May 4, 2006, Huffington Post Instead Louis-Dreyfus scored a recurring guest role as the deceitful prosecutor and love interest of Michael Bluth on the Emmy Award winning comedy Arrested Development (TV series)Arrested Development from 2004 to 2005. She received widespread acclaim for each appearance on the series.2005-2010: The New Adventures of Old Christine and renewed successLouis-Dreyfus, with co-star Trevor Gagnon in the first season of Old Christine. In 2005, it was announced that Louis-Dreyfus had been cast in the title role of a new CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine. "CBS Slates 4 Midseason Shows" November 22, 2005, Jim Benson -- Broadcasting & Cable The series and its concept was created by writer and producer of Will & Grace, Kari Lizer. The series told the story of Christine Campbell, a single mother who manages to maintain a fantastic relationship with her ex-husband, while running a women's gym. The series debuted on CBS in March 2006 to an audience of 15 million and was initially a ratings winner for the network. "Old Christine does all right" March 14, 2006, TV.comLouis-Dreyfus also received considerable critical acclaim for her performance on the show, with Brian Lowry of Variety (magazine)Variety stating that Louis-Dreyfus breaks the Seinfeld curse "with one of the best conventional half-hours to come along in a while."Lowry, Brian (March 9, 2006). "The New Adventures of Old Christine". Variety. . Alessandra Stanley from the New York Times asserted that Louis-Dreyfus's performance on the series proved she is "one of the funniest women on network television."Stanley, Alessandra (March 13, 2006). "Seinfeld's Buddy Elaine Is a Divorced Mom Now, and Her Name Is Christine". The New York Times. . Louis-Dreyfus additionally earned the 2006 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in the first season. Referring to the The Seinfeld Cursecurse, she stated in her acceptance speech, "I'm not somebody who really believes in curses, but curse this, baby!" Throughout the course of the series she received five Emmy Award nominations, two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and a nomination for a

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Golden Globe Award. In 2007 she also received two nominations for a People’s Choice Award due to her return to popularity, thanks to the success of Old Christine.In May 2006, Louis-Dreyfus hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, becoming the first former female cast member to return to the show in the hosting role. In the episode, she appeared with former Seinfeld mates Jason Alexander and Jerry Seinfeld in her opening monologue, parodying the so-called "Seinfeld Curse". "Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Seinfeld Cast Reunites For Saturday Night Live" May 15, 2006, Contact Music After a successful reception from her 2006 episode, Louis-Dreyfus was invited again to host SNL on March 17, 2007.Louis-Dreyfus at the unveiling of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, May 2010In 2007, Louis-Dreyfus reprised her role as Gloria on The Simpsons, which she had first originated in the 2001 episode "A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love", in the episode "I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings". She appeared on the series once more in the 2008 episode "Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes".In the fall of 2009, she appeared with rest of the cast of Seinfeld in four episodes of the seventh season of Larry David's sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm. The reunion shows received much media attention, and the episode received strong ratings for the HBO series.Wyatt, Edward (July 30, 2009). "A ‘Seinfeld' Reunion on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm'". The New York Times. .In 2009 Louis-Dreyfus was granted the honorary award for Legacy of Laughter at the TV Land Awards. Previous winners had included Lucille Ball and Mike Myers. She was presented with the award by friend Amy Poehler. The following year Louis-Dreyfus received the 2,407th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2010 for her remarkable contribution to the broadcast television industry as both an actress and a comedian. Originally, the star was set with Louis-Dreyfus's name spelled incorrectly. It was missing both the 'o' and also the hyphen in her last name. "'Seinfeld' actress is tickled by Walk of Fame typo — MSN TV News". Tv.msn.com. . Retrieved 2010-09-01. The star was corrected and the misspelled portion was removed and presented to the actress. "Welcome to the Hollywood Walk of... oops!". CNN, May 4, 2010, David Daniel. May 4, 2010. . Celebrity guests at the event included past and current colleagues from throughout her career, including Clark Gregg, Larry David, Eric McCormack and Jason Alexander. Old Christine was cancelled by CBS in May 2010 after five seasons. "The New Adventures of Old Christine has been canceled." May 18, 2010, Is My Show Canceled.com After its cancellation from CBS, there was discussions with ABC for the show to be revived on their network, yet these plans never came to fruition. "ABC Could Revive Ghost Whisperer And Old Christine" May 19, 2010, Cinema BlendIn the spring of 2010, Louis-Dreyfus guest starred several times in the third season of the web series Web Therapy, starring Lisa Kudrow. Louis-Dreyfus played the sister of a self-involved therapist who gives her therapy online, and her performance earned her strong reviews. When the series made the transition to cable television on the Showtime (TV network)Showtime network, Louis-Dreyfus's appearance from the web series was included in the second season, airing in July 2012. Lisa Kudrow on 'Web Therapy' character: 'Fiona is a terrible person' Digital Spy. (July 6, 2012).In fall 2010, Louis-Dreyfus made a guest appearance on the live episode of the Emmy Award winning comedy 30 Rock. She played Tina Fey’s role of Liz Lemon in the cutaway shots. Louis-Dreyfus was among several Saturday Night Live alumni appearing in the episode, including Rachel Dratch, Bill Hader, Tracy Morgan, Alec Baldwin, and Tina Fey herself. Louis-Dreyfus also starred in a "Women of SNL" special November 1, 2010, on NBC.2011-present: VeepLouis-Dreyfus appearing in the first season inter title for Veep. In May and June 2011 Louis-Dreyfus teamed up with husband Brad Hall for her first short film, Picture Paris. This was the first time the couple had collaborated since their early-2000s NBC comedy Watching Ellie. Hall wrote and directed the film, while Louis-Dreyfus played the lead role of an ordinary woman with an extraordinary obsession with the city of Paris. The film premiered on January 29, 2012 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and has received considerable critical acclaim.http://www.pictureparisfilm.com/ It made its television premiere on HBO on December 17, 2012.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J162eUcKst0Early 2011 HBO confirmed that Julia Louis-Dreyfus has been cast in the lead role of U.S. Vice President Selina Meyer in a new satirical comedy series entitled Veep (TV series)Veep. The series was commissioned for a first season of eight episodes. It was announced, in addition to her starring role, Louis-Dreyfus would also serve as a producer of the series. "HBO Begins Filming of 'VEEP' in Maryland<" October 5, 2011, Afro.com In preparation for her role, Louis-Dreyfus spoke with several former vice presidents, including Al Gore. "Julia Louis-Dreyfus says she researched role in HBO comedy by chatting up 2 US

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vice presidents" Washing Post "Entertainment" blogg Louis-Dreyfus has publicly commended HBO for allowing the cast and crew to engage in a "protracted pre-production process", which included a six-week rehearsal period before filming began. "The view from three TV veterans". Los Angeles Times. .The first season was filmed in the fall of 2011 in Baltimore, and the series premiered on April 22, 2012. "HBO Sets Premiere Dates For Game Change And Veep" January 12, 2012, Cinema Blend The premiere episode was met with high praise from critics, particularly for Louis-Dreyfus's performance. The Hollywood Reporter asserted that the character of Selina Meyer was her "best post-Seinfeld role" to date and claimed that she gives "an Emmy-worthy effort",Goodman, Tim (April 13, 2012). "Veep: TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. . while the Los Angeles Times contended that the series demonstrates that she is "one of the medium's great comedians."Lloyd, Robert; Critic, Television (April 20, 2012). "Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus makes a first-rate, funny 'Veep'". Los Angeles Times. . Following the success of the first season, Louis-Dreyfus was named by the Huffington Post as one of the funniest people of 2012 asserting that she is the "most magnetic and naturally funny woman on TV since Mary Tyler Moore."http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/31/the-funniest-people-of-2012_n_2387980.html#slide=1934518 HBO has renewed the series for a second season of ten episodes, set to air in 2013.Harnick, Chris (April 30, 2012). "'Girls' & 'Veep' Renewed For Second Seasons". Huffington Post. .For her performance on Veep, Louis-Dreyfus has received numerous high profile nominations, notably at the Television Critics Association Awards, the Critics' Choice Television Awards, the Satellite Awards and the Golden Globe Awards. On September 23, 2012, Louis-Dreyfus won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for the show's first season. This marked her third win at the Emmy Awards, and her second win in that category. Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series. Emmys.com. She was also nominated as one of the producers for Veep in the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series category, but the show lost to Modern Family. Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for 2012 - Outstanding Comedy Series. Emmys.com.Louis-Dreyfus has recently completed filming alongside James Gandolfini, Toni Collette, Catherine Keener and former Old Christine cast mate Michaela Watkins in a new romantic-comedy movie, which currently remains untitled. The film was directed by Nicole Holofcener. "Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini to Star in Writer/Director Nicole Holofcener’s New Film" May 2, 2012, Collider.com This film will mark her first feature-length film in over a decade.Personal lifeLouis-Dreyfus has two half-sisters on her father's side, Emma and Phoebe. Julia Louis-Dreyfus. NNDb.com. Robert Louis-Dreyfus (1946–2009), one of her cousins, was former CEO of Adidas and owner of the Olympique de Marseille Association footballfootball club. Martin, Douglas H. "Robert Louis-Dreyfus, Turnaround Specialist, Dies at 63", The New York Times, July 14, 2009, p. B10 Louis-Dreyfus's maternal half-sister, Lauren Bowles, is an actress, who has appeared with Louis-Dreyfus on Seinfeld and The New Adventures of Old Christine.While at Northwestern, Louis-Dreyfus met future husband and Saturday Night Live comedian Brad Hall. She and Hall married in 1987. They have two children together, Henry born in 1992 and Charles born in 1997. "Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is One of TV's Greatest, Says PEOPLE Critic" April 23, 2012, People magazine In 2007, she was invited back to Northwestern to receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. "Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Speak at Northwestern Commencement : Northwestern University Newscenter". Northwestern.edu. . Retrieved 2010-09-01.Louis-Dreyfus has stated that she holds much respect for "women who are not afraid of making themselves look bad or foolish to get a laugh", and cites her acting idols as Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore, Madeline Kahn, Teri Garr, Valerie Harper and Cloris Leachman. "Louis-Dreyfus has rare longevity" May 3, 2010, VarietyActress Tina Fey has stated that Louis-Dreyfus serves as inspiration for her character Liz Lemon on the award winning NBC comedy series 30 Rock (TV series)30 Rock.http://www.people.com/people/julia_louis-dreyfus/0,,,00.htmlPolitics Louis-Dreyfus has dabbled in politics throughout her life. She supported Al Gore's 2000 US presidential bid, and also endorsed Barack Obama's bid for the presidency in 2008 "Julia Louis-Dreyfus chats about 'Veep' " November 30, 2011, Politico and 2012.http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/12/julia-louis-dreyfus-im-very-satisfied-with-obama-and-will-vote-for-him-again-video/ She appeared in a video which urged President Obama to reject the proposal of the Keystone XL pipeline, arguing that if the pipeline was to ever leak it would cause mass pollution across the US. "Julia Louis-Dreyfus Speaks Out

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Against Keystone XL Pipeline" 11/ 3/11, Huffington Post Additionally, she has voiced her concern for several environmental issues, and has raised millions for Heal the Bay, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Trust for Public Land. She also worked for successful passage of Proposition O, which allocated $500 million for cleaning up the Los Angeles water supply.Christon, Lawrence (July 30, 2007). "Sheryl Crow, Laurie David, Melissa Etheridge, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Simran Sethi & Bonnie Raitt". Variety. .Recurring characters on Saturday Night Live April May June, a televangelist Becky, El Dorko's (Gary Kroeger) date Consuela, Chi Chi's friend and co-host of Let's Watch TV Darla in SNL's parody of The Little Rascals Weather Woman, a superhero who controls the weather Patti Lynn Hunnsucker, a teenage correspondent on Weekend Update CreditsLouis-Dreyfus in 2007Film Year Title Role Notes 1986 Troll (film)Troll Jeanette Cooper Film debut Hannah and Her Sisters Mary Soul Man (film)Soul Man Lisa Stimson 1989 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Margo Chester 1993 Jack the Bear Peggy Etinger 1994 North (1994 film)North North's mom 1997 Fathers' Day (film)Father's Day Carrie Lawrence Deconstructing Harry Leslie 1998 A Bug's LifeA Bug's Life Atta 1999 Animal Farm (1999 film)Animal Farm Mollie 2011 Picture Paris Ellen Larson Short film Television Year Title Role Notes 1982–1985, 2006, 2007 Saturday Night Live Various characters / Host 59 episodes series regular (2 as host) 1986 The Art of Being NickThe Art of Being Nick Rachel Pilot 1988 Family Ties Susan White Episode: "Read It and Weep: Part 2" 1988–1989 Day by Day (TV series)Day by Day Eileen Swift Main role 1989–1998 SeinfeldElaine Benes Main role 1992 Dinosaurs (TV series)Dinosaurs Heather Worthington Episode: "Slave to Fashion" 1994 Sesame Street's All Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Streets Forever! Kathy Lee Kathy Television specialSpecial 1995 The Single GuyThe Single Guy Tina Episode: "Mugging" 1996 London Suite (play)London Suite Debra Dolby 1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist Julia Episode: "Ben Treats" Hey Arnold! Miss Felter (voice) Episode: "Helga's Boyfriend/Crush on Teacher" 2000 Geppetto (TV musical)Geppetto Blue Fairy 2000/01/09 Curb Your Enthusiasm Herself 8 episodes 2001/07/08 The SimpsonsThe Simpsons Gloria 3 episodes 2002–2003 Watching Ellie Ellie Riggs Lead Role, producer (11 episodes) 2004, 2005 Arrested Development (TV series)Arrested Development Maggie Lizer 4 episodes 2006–2010 The New Adventures of Old ChristineThe New Adventures of Old ChristineChristine Campbell (character)Christine Campbell Lead role, producer (88 episodes) 2010 30 Rock Flashback Liz Lemon Episode: "Live Show" 2012 Web Therapy (TV series)Web Therapy Shevaun Haig 3 episodes 2012–present Veep (TV series)Veep Selina Meyer Lead role, producer Music "Nightshift" on Unexpected DreamsUnexpected Dreams – Songs From the Stars (2006) "Wale – "The Vacation from Ourselves [Shout-Out]" on The Mixtape About Nothing (2008)Awards and nominationsYear Award Category Work Result 1992 44th Primetime Emmy AwardsEmmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series SeinfeldNominated Viewers for Quality Television Award Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series Won 1993 American Comedy Awards#1993 AwardsAmerican Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series Won 45th Primetime Emmy AwardsEmmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated Viewers for Quality Television Award Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series Won 1994 American Comedy Awards#1994 AwardsAmerican Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series Won 46th Primetime Emmy AwardsEmmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated 52nd Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Award Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Film Won Viewers for Quality Television Award Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series Won 1995 American Comedy Awards#1995 AwardsAmerican Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series Won 47th Primetime Emmy AwardsEmmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated 53rd Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe Award Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Film Nominated 2nd Screen Actors Guild AwardsScreen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Won 1996 American Comedy Awards#1996 AwardsAmerican Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series Nominated 48th Primetime Emmy AwardsEmmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Won People's Choice Award Favorite Female TV Performer Nominated 3rd Screen Actors Guild AwardsScreen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a

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