A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jerry Seinfeld.
Jerry Seinfeld is a highly acclaimed American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his observational comedy. He has earned significant recognition, including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards, along with Grammy nominations. He has consistently been ranked among the greatest stand-up comedians, securing positions in Comedy Central's and Rolling Stone's lists of all-time greats.
In 1994, Jerry Seinfeld received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Queens College.
In 1995, Jerry Seinfeld won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for his role in "Seinfeld".
According to Forbes magazine, as of 2004, Seinfeld's cumulative earnings from "Seinfeld" were $267 million, making him the highest-paid celebrity that year. Seinfeld also earned $100 million from syndication deals and stand-up performances.
Between June 2008 and June 2009, Seinfeld earned $85 million, making him the world's highest-paid comedian.
In 2014, Seinfeld hosted the special "Don Rickles: One Night Only" at the Apollo Theatre, which celebrated Don Rickles' career and served as a roast among friends.
In 2015, Forbes ranked Seinfeld as the highest-paid comedian.
In 2016, Forbes ranked Seinfeld as the second-highest-paid comedian.
In 2017, Forbes ranked Seinfeld as the highest-paid comedian again. Seinfeld's income between June 2016 and June 2017 was $69 million.
In 2018, "Jerry Before Seinfeld" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.
On May 12, 2024, Jerry Seinfeld delivered a commencement address and received an honorary degree at Duke University. During the speech, some students booed, waved Palestinian flags, and walked out in protest.
In 2024, Jerry Seinfeld received an Honorary Doctor of Arts from Duke University.