Larry David is an American comedian, writer, actor, director, and producer, best known as the co-creator of Seinfeld and the creator/star of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
His fortune primarily comes from Seinfeld’s syndication deals and his continued work on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Seinfeld Earnings & Syndication Deals
Seinfeld debuted in 1989 and became one of the most successful sitcoms of all time. Initially, Larry and Jerry Seinfeld each owned 7.5% of the show’s backend equity. After a later negotiation and a buyout of a co-owner, their stakes increased to 15% each.
When Seinfeld entered syndication in 1998, its first deal generated $1.7 billion, and Larry and Jerry each received $250 million pre-tax. He continues to earn $40-50 million annually from syndication, DVDs, and streaming deals.
Notable streaming deals:
- 2015: Hulu bought Seinfeld rights for $180 million, earning Larry $30 million.
- 2019: Netflix acquired Seinfeld for $500 million, earning Larry $75 million.
- Seinfeld has generated over $4 billion in syndication revenue, and Larry has made at least $800 million from the show.
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm started as an HBO special in 1999 and became a full series due to its popularity. The show is semi-improvised and based on Larry’s personal experiences.
It has been running for over two decades, solidifying his status as a major comedy icon.
Early Life & Career Beginnings
- Born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 2, 1947.
- Attended the University of Maryland, where he studied history.
- Served in the U.S. Army Reserve after college while working various odd jobs.
- Started stand-up comedy in the late 1970s, lived in Manhattan Plaza, and met Kenny Kramer (inspiration for Seinfeld’s Kramer).
- Worked as a writer and performer on Fridays (1980-1982) and as a writer for Saturday Night Live (1984-1985), where he worked with Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Divorce & Financial Impact
- Married Laurie Lennard in 1993; divorced in 2007.
- Divorce settlement cost him $200-300 million, including a share of Seinfeld’s future syndication income.
FTX Lawsuit & Endorsements
- Appeared in a Super Bowl ad for FTX in 2022.
- Paid $10 million for the ad, but FTX collapsed, leading to lawsuits against celebrity endorsers.
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Real Estate Holdings
- Owns multiple homes, including properties in Pacific Palisades, Montecito, and Martha’s Vineyard.
- Sold a home in Pacific Palisades for $12 million (2014) and bought a Montecito mansion for $7.6 million (2022).
