Carol Leifer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carol Leifer
Occupation	Screenwriter
Date Of Birth	Jul 27, 1956(1956-07-27)
Age	68
Birthplace	East Williston
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Cancer

Carol Leifer Biography

Carol Leifer is one of the most popular and richest Screenwriter who was born on July 27, 1956 in East Williston, New York, United States. American comedian, writer and actor. She is best known for her work on Seinfeld and Academy Awards television writing. She inspired the character Elaine on Seinfeld.

She was the creator of several episodes of Seinfeld with She wrote several episodes of Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld..

From 1981 to 1987, Leifer was married to comic Ritch Shydner, whose gentile status troubled Leifer’s father.

Lefier was a writer on Saturday Night Live during the 1985/1986 season. She has also been involved in television shows including Seinfeld, It’s Like, You Know… and The Larry Sanders Show. She has written for the Academy Awards for most of the 21st century.

Lori Wolf, her partner, adopted a son. From 1981 to 1987, she was married to Ritch Schydner.

Carol Leifer Net Worth

Carol Leifer is one of the richest Screenwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carol Leifer 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before being discovered by She performed as a stand-up comedian before being discovered by David Letterman., she was a stand-up comedian.

She was nominated to three Primetime Emmy Awards. One for her writing for the Academy Awards 2010.

Carol Leifer (/ˈ l iː f ər / LEE -fər; born July 27, 1956) is an American comedian, writer, producer and actress whose career as a stand-up comedian started in the 1970s when she was in college. David Letterman discovered her performing in a comedy club in the 1980s and she would later be a guest on Late Night with David Letterman over 25 times. She has written many television scripts including for The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Carol Leifer Dating?

According to our records, Carol Leifer married to Lori Wolf , Ritch Shydner. As of December 1, 2023, Carol Leifer’s is not dating anyone.

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On September 14, 2007, Leifer won an auction for the handwritten notes used by Michael Vick during his apology for his role in dogfighting.

Facts & Trivia

Carol Ranked on the list of most popular Screenwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Carol Leifer celebrates birthday on July 27 of every year.

Leifer appeared as a contestant on the third season of Celebrity Apprentice. She was the first to be eliminated, on the premiere episode, which aired on March 14, 2010.

Did Seinfeld date Carol Leifer?

Ms. Leifer, now 59 and a four-time Emmy nominee for her writing on “Seinfeld,” “The Larry Sanders Show” and the Academy Awards ceremonies, had always identified as heterosexual. In her 20s, she dated Paul Reiser and Jerry Seinfeld. “I didn’t grow up feeling like I was gay and hiding it,” she said.

What Seinfeld episodes did Carol Leifer write?

SeasonEpisodeNotes
Season 5| “The Lip Reader”|
“The Hamptons”| co-written with Peter Mehlman
Season 6| “The Secretary”| co-written with Marjorie Gross
“The Beard”|

How old is Carol Leifer?

66 years (July 27, 1956)

Did Seinfeld have female writers?

“Seinfeld” staff: Elaine Pope was the first female writer for TV’s “Seinfeld.” A story in Thursday’s Calendar incorrectly credited that status to writer Carol Leifer. Leifer, 37, came to writing for NBC’s most popular sitcom after fleeing the world of stand-up comedy, where she had spent most of her adult life.

Who was Elaine Benes based on?

According to Jerry Seinfeld’s biography (written by Jerry Oppenheimer), Elaine was based in part on Susan McNabb (who was dating Seinfeld when the character was created), though eventually named after friend and fellow comic Elayne Boosler.