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Birthday special: Comedians who defined stand-up comedy
Updated On: 29 April, 2015 08:20 AM IST | | A Correspondent
<p>On stand-up comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld's birthday, we look at other popular names in the field, who went on the cross-over to films after making significant contributions to the genre...</p>
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Jerry Seinfeld: Seinfeld is known for specializing in observational humour, often focusing on personal relationships and uncomfortable social obligations. In 1989 he co-created the TV sitcom, 'Seinfeld' with writer Larry David playing a semi-fictional version of himself. The show centered around the writers' real-life experiences re-interpreted for the characters' storyline. The show's format was unique in that the episode's plotline would be interspersed with Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up comedy performances.
Jerry Seinfeld
Episodes such as, 'The Revenge', 'The Smelly Car', 'The Chinese Restaurant', 'The Contest', 'The Betrayal' among others are notable favourites of fans and critics alike. 'The Betrayal', which is also known as 'The Backwards' episode is notable for being presented entirely in reverse order.
Seinfeld's lead characters namely, Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards), George Costanza (Jason Alexander), Elaine Benes (Julia Loius Dreyfuss) have since become pop culture icons. Actor Patrick Warburton, who essays Elaine's boyfriend David Puddy, a recurring character has a successful voice-acting career. He's the voice of 'Buzz Lightyear' in the 'Toy Story' spin-off TV series, 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command' and Joe Swanson in 'Family Guy'. 'Seinfeld' has gone to garner several awards over the years until it's cancellation in 1998.
Apart from his stand-up performances and 'Seinfeld', Jerry Seinfeld has also provided his voice for the 2007 animated film, 'Bee Movie'.
Jim Carrey: One can't think comedy without thinking about Jim Carrey. The Canada born Hollywood superstar who has enthralled audiences with his groundbreaking performances in several Hollywood comedies since the 1990s started his career as a stand-up comedian at The Comedy Store. He appeared on the televised stand-up show 'An Evening at the Improv' in 1982 and debuted his act on The Tonight Show the following year. Carrey, a two-time Golden Globe Award winner is known for his highly energetic slapstick performances.
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