Carol Leifer

At 68 years old, Carol Leifer has this physical status:

Carol Leifer (LEE-f) was born July 27, 1956), an American comedian, writer, producer, and actress whose career as a stand-up comedian began in the 1970s when she was in college.

David Letterman first discovered herself in a comedy club in the 1980s and has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman more than twenty times as well as many other television and theater venues.

Leifer has written many television scripts, including for The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, and Seinfeld. Her Jewish ancestry and upbringing are often autobiographical encompassing topics such as dating, same-sex marriage (having been married before to a man and now married to a woman), and parenting.

Early life

Leifer was born in East Williston, New York, to an Ashkenazi Jewish family, Anna Leifer, a psychologist, and Seymour Leifer, an optometrist. Leifer's mother, a teenager, would often put on shows for her family and friends in her family's basement. Leifer recalls her family's participation in her fondest memories, including her father's well-known jokes among her family and relatives, as well as her brother's visit to see The Beatles in concert at Shea Stadium. She often blames her father for her father's death.

Personal life

Leifer married comedian Ritch Shydner, whose gentile reputation assuaged Leifer's father. They married in 1987 and have remained close friends. Leifer briefly dated Jerry Seinfeld before he began working with him on Seinfeld, which shows that Elaine's character is inspired by her. The two people were only together for less than a year and have remained close friends, with only positive things to say about him.

Carol Leifer identifies as a lesbian who had had affairs with men and had been married to a man in the past. Leifer wanted to investigate her sexuality after her divorce from Ritch Shydner. Leifer's 40th wife, Lori Wolf, discovered she was gay, not "looking for a fling" as she had imagined at the time. When she first emerged, Leifer's family and acquaintances were incredibly helpful, particularly her parents. Lori Wolf's father was proud that she was Jewish, according to her. When Leifer came out, her comedy and content changed to suit her life, with her often making quips about being out so late in her life and humor based on her and Wolf's relationship. Leifer has received some mockery and misogyny as a result of her sexual orientation. After receiving a homophobic letter, Leifer remembers feeling that "I was supposed to do something like that," but it's also a kick in the chest."

When Leifer and Lori Wolf, a Los Angeles real estate executive, shared a table at a Project Angel Food charity dinner, they met. Leifer was immediately interested and later contacted Wolf through their table's host, but Wolf refused to accept Leifer's overtures because Wolf was in a tense situation at the time. Wolf called Leifer weeks after she had ended her affair and started a new one with Leifer. They moved in together in 2005, and Leifer became an animal rights activist, despite acclimatizing herself to Wolf's dogs. Leifer suggested to Wolf over dinner at the Palm Restaurant in Beverly Hills this year. They were married by Rabbi Ron Stern at the Brentwood Country Club in Los Angeles on December 5, 2015. Jane Lynch, Larry David, Bill Maher, Garry Shandling, Henry Winkler, Larry Miller, Jay Leno, and Paul Reiser were among those in attendance. They have an adopted son.

Bruno Leifer-Wolf, their nine-month-old son who was born in Guatemala in 2006, died in 2007 in a $35, 5,000-square-foot (460 m2) home in the Santa Monica Hills as part of their efforts to foster their nine-month-old son, Bruno Leifer-Wolf. Leifer, a 50-year-old woman, was in the midst of her having a child at the time, and she said, "I think I have a better outlook on life."

Leifer has turned vegan, "I recently became vegan because as a Jewish lesbian, I felt that I was not a member of a tiny enough minority." So now I'm a Jewish lesbian vegan." Leifer has fought for animal rights and has given PETA reviews of her decision to go vegan, encouraging others to do the same.

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Career

Leifer accompanied her then boyfriend Paul Reiser to a comedy club to see him perform at Catch A Rising Star's open mic night while studying for a theatre degree at Harpur College (now Binghamton University). She began performing stand-up comedy in 1977 and moved to Queens College to be closer to the club scene. Later, she appeared at New York's Comic Strip and was introduced by emcee Jerry Seinfeld.

Leifer's stand-up comedy career has been well-received. "She still has a lot to absorb in operating in Leifer's set," Variety's senior writer wrote a review on one of the Leifer's sets, adding, "She still has a lot to absorb in working in the comedic industry, but with more experience, she has a good chance at the brass ring." She was correct: she became a popular comedian with experience and expertise. She has received a lot of positive feedback over the years, best known for her infectious laugh, witty observational parody, and clean-cut humor. Leifer credits her mentor and lifelong friend, David Letterman, with her meteoric rise to fame after appearing on Late Night with David Letterman 25 times. Johnny Carson, Dr. Katz, Politically Incorrect, Hollywood Squares, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno were among Leifer's appearances on The Tonight Show. Jerry Seinfeld and Frank Sinatra were among her opening appearances.

Leifer has also performed and released many stand-up specials. Her stand-up specials are listed chronologically: They are: :

Leifer's writing career has included appearances on television shows such as Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, It's Like, You Know..., and The Larry Sanders Show. She has written for the Academy Awards for the majority of the 21st century, as well as the 69th Annual Tony Awards.

Leifer began her comedy writing career at Saturday Night Live. Leifer was hired by Al Franken and Jim Downey to write a blog for the popular sketch comedy show. Lorne Michaels, the executive producer, did not hire Leifer specifically, and that became obvious. Leifer recalls that SNL was a great way to grow and learn as a writer, but Michaels' indifference affected her time as a writer, as she recalls "it felt like being asked to play on a Beatles album by Ringo." Leifer was not asked to return to the service for a second season.

Leifer appeared in, produced, and directed the 1997 WB sitcom Alright Now, which only ran for one season. Alright, Already focusing on single optometrist Carol Lerner (played by Leifer). Lerner, a computer scientist, lives in Miami, Florida, where she works with families, acquaintances, and romance. The show received mixed feedback, with some viewers missing an endearing plot and Leifer "squeezed uncomfortably into an uncomfortable sitcom," the show received.

Leifer, Mitchell Hurwitz, produced and was a writer for The Ellen Show (2001). The series was poorly received and only ran for one season. Leifer has also written for numerous television shows, including Devious Maids, Modern Families, and Rules of Engagement. Leifer's writing credits are listed below: a few of his bestsellers are listed below:

Carol Leifer joined the Seinfeld writing staff in its fifth season (1993-1994) and produced six episodes for the show from 1996–96. Leifer was a story editor on the show from 1993 to 1994, as well as an executive story editor for 23 episodes from 1994 to 1995. Elaine Benes, the series's protagonist, has been dubbed "the authentic Elaine," because she was partially based on her. Leifer's episodes are arranged chronologically: They are: "Hellecting" was the main theme of Leifer's book.

Seinfeld's work earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. When looking for writers for the show, Leifer remembers, particularly for writers who had never written for sitcoms before. Writing as a writer for Seinfeld is one of Leifer's most memorable assignments, as well as the opportunity to work alongside exceptional comedians. When working on the show, Leifer remembers Jerry Seinfeld as "the hardest working of all the comedians I came up with." "Mine your own life for comedy ideas" was one of the most useful things she learned as a writer from Seinfeld. Leifer's humor often comes from herself and her families, demonstrating that what she learned from Seinfeld has had a long-term affect on her work.

Leifer appeared on the third season of Celebrity Apprenticeship. Leifer and her wife's work for animal rights inspired North Shore Animal League as her charity, which she and her partner's worked for animal rights. On the premiere episode, which aired on March 14, 2010, she was the first person to be eliminated.

In addition to hosting both four seasons of A&E's Comedy Hour, as well as guest appearances on Talk Soup and Later, she has appeared on both TV and Radio. She appeared on Inside Comedy as a host for David Steinberg's interview.

Leifer produced and appeared in Carol Leifer's 1992 showtime television film, Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue, a satire about fictional aged comedian Rusty Berman (played by Leifer), told in interviews and flashbacks. Mr. Saturday Night had a similar plot to the film Mr. Saturday Night, which had been released many months before. Beth Lewis, Lois Lane's best friend, was also a part of Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel.

Leifer has appeared in films including Bee Movie, Rules of Engagement, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Medusa: Dare to be Honest, and Susan Desperately Seeking Susan.

Carol Leifer has published two books. On March 10, 2009, she released When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win, her first collection of humular essays. Leifer addresses her youth and family, the possibility of getting older, life's view, and the time she realized she was gay and how her life changed for the better. In 2014, she released her second book, How to Succeed in Company Without Really Crying. Leifer addresses her experience as a comedian and entertainer in this case, who calls it a "part memoir, part guide to life." She gives tips and tricks for working in the entertainment industry. Leifer also addresses her personal experiences, such as her time writing for Saturday Night Live, working with Jerry Seinfeld, and her career as a stand-up comedian.

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