Career Timeline of Larry David: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Larry David built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Larry David is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer best known for co-creating Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld, where he served as head writer and executive producer for its initial seasons. He also created and stars in the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself. David's contributions to Seinfeld earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards in 1993, recognizing both the show's comedic excellence and his individual writing achievements.
1975: Musical Guest The 1975
Musical guest The 1975 on Saturday Night Live.
1980: Writer and Cast Member for ABC's Fridays
In 1980, Larry David became a writer and cast member for ABC's Fridays.
1982: Left ABC's Fridays
In 1982, Larry David was no longer a writer and cast member for ABC's Fridays.
1984: Writer for Saturday Night Live
In 1984, Larry David became a writer for NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL).
1987: Radio Days Appearance
In 1987, Larry David appeared in a bit role in Woody Allen's Radio Days.
1987: Writer and Performer for Way Off Broadway
In 1987, Larry David was a writer and performer for Way Off Broadway.
1989: New York Stories Appearance
In 1989, Larry David appeared in a bit role in Woody Allen's New York Stories.
1989: Creation of The Seinfeld Chronicles
In 1989, Larry David teamed up with Jerry Seinfeld to create a pilot for NBC called The Seinfeld Chronicles, which became the basis for Seinfeld.
1993: Primetime Emmy Awards
In 1993, Larry David won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on Seinfeld, one for Outstanding Comedy Series and another for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series.
1998: Seinfeld Syndication Earnings
In 1998 alone, the syndication of Seinfeld earned Larry David an estimated $250 million.
1998: Return to Seinfeld
In 1998, Larry David returned to Seinfeld to write the series finale.
1998: Sour Grapes Release
In 1998, Larry David wrote and directed the film Sour Grapes, which was not a commercial or critical success.
October 17, 1999: Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm Special Airs
On October 17, 1999, HBO aired Larry David's one-hour special, Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm.
October 15, 2000: Curb Your Enthusiasm Series Premiere
On October 15, 2000, the first episode of the HBO television series Curb Your Enthusiasm aired.
2001: Parodied Net Worth
Larry David's net worth was parodied in a 2001 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, "The Shrimp Incident".
2005: Huffington Post Bloggers
In 2005, Larry and Laurie David became contributing bloggers at The Huffington Post.
2008: Gross Earnings
In 2008, Larry David was reported to have grossed $55 million, mostly from Seinfeld syndication and work on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
2009: Whatever Works Leading Role
In 2009, Larry David played the leading role in Woody Allen's comedy film Whatever Works.
June 2, 2010: Curb Your Enthusiasm on TV Guide Network
On June 2, 2010, the series Curb Your Enthusiasm premiered on the TV Guide Network.
2010: Article on Bush Tax Cuts
In 2010, Larry David wrote an article for The New York Times criticizing the extension of the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy.
2012: The Three Stooges Role
In 2012, Larry David played Sister Mary-Mengele in the reboot of The Three Stooges.
2013: Seinfeld Syndication Deals
As of 2013, syndication deals of Seinfeld had netted $3.1 billion in rerun fees.
2013: Clear History HBO Film
In 2013, Larry David co-wrote and starred in the HBO television film Clear History.
February 1, 2015: Broadway Show Record
As of February 1, 2015, Larry David's Broadway play Fish in the Dark had an advance sale of $13.5 million, breaking records for a Broadway show.
March 5, 2015: Fish in the Dark Opened
On March 5, 2015, Larry David's Broadway play Fish in the Dark officially opened.
2015: Broadway Debut
In 2015, Larry David made his Broadway debut writing and starring in the comedic play Fish in the Dark.
2015: Recurring Appearances as Bernie Sanders on SNL
Since 2015, Larry David has made multiple guest appearances portraying Bernie Sanders on Saturday Night Live.
February 6, 2016: SNL Hosting Gig
On February 6, 2016, Larry David hosted Saturday Night Live, with musical guest The 1975 and a cameo by Bernie Sanders himself.
2016: SNL Bernie Sanders Impersonations Begin
In 2016, Larry David began making recurring guest appearances on Saturday Night Live, impersonating 2016 U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
November 4, 2017: SNL Hosting Gig
On November 4, 2017, Larry David hosted Saturday Night Live, with musical guest Miley Cyrus.
2020: SNL Bernie Sanders Impersonations Continue
In 2020, Larry David continued to make recurring guest appearances on Saturday Night Live, impersonating 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
2020: Recurring Appearances as Bernie Sanders on SNL
In 2020, Larry David has made multiple guest appearances portraying Bernie Sanders on Saturday Night Live.
January 2024: Curb Your Enthusiasm Final Season
In January 2024, the 12th and final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm premiered.
