Larry David

Also known as Lawrence Gene David, Lawrence Gene "Larry" David, Lawrence David

American comedian, writer and actor (born 1947)

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Larry David is an American comedian, writer, and actor born in 1947 who is best known for creating and producing influential television comedies. He matters because his work has significantly shaped modern comedy and television, making him a major figure in entertainment history.

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Person · Open Library

Works: 8

Top works

No Lessons Learned
Seinfeld
Fish in the Dark
Inside ArcView GIS
The Seinfeld scripts

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type: Person
Active from: 1947-01-08
Active to: 2016-01-10

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 1,739
Total plays: 13,166

Recent publications · Crossref

5 total works indexed

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· 1990 · cited 79,996x
The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews
· 2021 · cited 76,845x
The moderator–mediator variable distinction in social psychological research: Conceptual, strategic, and statistical considerations.
· 1986 · cited 62,912x
Evaluating Structural Equation Models with Unobservable Variables and Measurement Error
· 1981 · cited 60,719x
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement
· 2009 · cited 57,919x

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Quotes

“If every student was like me in college, we'd still be in Vietnam.”
“One thing about Hitler that I admire is that he wouldn't take any shit from magicians." (Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO special)”
“Let me tell you something; I do hate myself, but it has nothing to do with being Jewish. (When accused of being a self-loathing Jew; Curb Your Enthusiasm, Season 2, Episode 3, "Trick or Treat")”
“(on not going to his high school prom) I wasn't aware of the prom. I had no idea that it was even going on, not that I would have gone. It's not the kind of thing that would ever occur to me. You would think I would have heard about it in school, but I didn't. (Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Book)”
“Pretty...pretty...pretty......pretty.....pretty good. (Curb Your Enthusiasm, passim)”
“This is a sad day for the Emmy's. It is, however, a good day for Larry David. I imagine the wife will be forthcoming tonight. (Accepting an Emmy Award)”

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Wikidata facts

Image: Larry David at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival 2.jpg

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Commons category: Larry David
date of birth: 1947-07-02
name in native language: Larry David
nickname: Larry David
short name: Larry David
birth name: Lawrence Gene David
start of work period: 1980-00-00

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Article

Lawrence Gene David (born July 2, 1947) is an American comedian, writer, actor, and television producer. He is known for his dry wit, portrayals of awkward social situations, and observations on everyday life. He has received various accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Producers Guild of America Awards, and four Writers Guild of America Awards (including a Laurel Award for TV Writing Achievement), in addition to nominations for six Actor Awards and three Golden Globes.

David started his career as a stand-up comedian before transitioning into television comedy, where he wrote and starred in ABC's Fridays (1980–1982) and wrote briefly for Saturday Night Live (1984–1985). He gained prominence and acclaim when he and Jerry Seinfeld created the NBC sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), winning Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. He gained further recognition for creating, writing, and starring in the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999–2024).