Acting
Carol Leifer
Born 1956-07-27
New York, U.S.
Department: Acting
Biography
Carol Leifer is an American comedian, writer, and producer whose career as a stand-up comedian started in the 1970s when she was in college. She has written many television scripts including The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live and Seinfeld. Leifer's inner-monologue driven, observational style is often autobiographical, encompassing subjects about her Jewish ancestry and upbringing, coming out, same-sex marriage, relationships, and parenting. From Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Carol Leifer
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Bee Movie
2007
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
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Modern Family
2009
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Seinfeld
1989
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
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Saturday Night Live
1975
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The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
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The View
1997
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
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Hollywood Squares
1998
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (83 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night | Self | TV Series | 2025 |
| The Grievance | Writer | Movie | 2024 | |
 | Hacks | Writer | TV Series | 2021 |
| Hacks | Co-Executive Producer | TV Series | 2021 |
 | B Positive | Story | TV Series | 2020 |
| B Positive | Teleplay | TV Series | 2020 |
 | An American Pickle | Susan Greenbaum | Movie | 2020 |
 | This Is Stand-Up | Self | Movie | 2020 |
 | More Funny Women of a Certain Age | Self | Movie | 2020 |
 | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Self | TV Series | 2019 |
 | 25 Words or Less | Self | TV Series | 2018 |
 | The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special | Writer | Movie | 2017 |
 | Writer's Block | Writer | Movie | 2016 |
 | Inside Comedy | Self | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Modern Family | Writer | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Funny People | Carol Leifer | Movie | 2009 |
 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | Self - Guest | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Bee Movie | Press Person #1 (voice) | Movie | 2007 |
 | Rules of Engagement | Writer | TV Series | 2007 |
| Rules of Engagement | Producer | TV Series | 2007 |
 | Blinders | Director | Movie | 2006 |
 | Comics Unleashed | Self | TV Series | 2006 |
| The Search for the Funniest Mom in America | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2005 | |
 | Seinfeld: How It Began | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2004 |
 | I'm with Her | Writer | TV Series | 2003 |
| I'm with Her | Producer | TV Series | 2003 |
 | Pet Star | Self - Judge | TV Series | 2002 |
 | The Ellen Show | Writer | TV Series | 2001 |
| The Ellen Show | Producer | TV Series | 2001 |
| The Ellen Show | Creator | TV Series | 2001 |
 | Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2001 |
 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Carol | TV Series | 2000 |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Consulting Producer | TV Series | 2000 |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Story | TV Series | 2000 |
 | Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm | Self | Movie | 1999 |
 | Will & Grace | Nancy | TV Series | 1998 |
 | Hollywood Squares | Self - Panelist | TV Series | 1998 |
 | Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time | Self | Movie | 1998 |
| Alright Already | Carol Lerner | TV Series | 1997 | |
| Alright Already | Writer | TV Series | 1997 | |
| Alright Already | Producer | TV Series | 1997 | |
| Alright Already | Creator | TV Series | 1997 | |
 | The View | Self | TV Series | 1997 |
 | Almost Perfect | Writer | TV Series | 1995 |
| Almost Perfect | Producer | TV Series | 1995 |
 | The Naked Truth | Sissy Daniels-Polonsky | TV Series | 1995 |
| The Naked Truth | Writer | TV Series | 1995 |
 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Carol (voice) | TV Series | 1995 |
| Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Additional Writing | TV Series | 1995 |
 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Guest | TV Series | 1993 |
| Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue | Rusty Berman | Movie | 1992 | |
| Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue | Writer | Movie | 1992 | |
 | The Golden Palace | Meredith | TV Series | 1992 |
 | The Larry Sanders Show | Writer | TV Series | 1992 |
| The Larry Sanders Show | Producer | TV Series | 1992 |
 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful | Angry Mom | Movie | 1991 |
 | Civil Wars | Marsha Trilling | TV Series | 1991 |
 | Sibs | Janet Smithson | TV Series | 1991 |
| Carol Leifer: Really Big Shoo! | Herself | Movie | 1990 | |
| Carol Leifer: Really Big Shoo! | Executive Producer | Movie | 1990 | |
| Carol Leifer: Really Big Shoo! | Writer | Movie | 1990 | |
 | Dream On | Nicki Rosen | TV Series | 1990 |
 | Seinfeld | Receptionist | TV Series | 1989 |
| Seinfeld | Relative (voice) | TV Series | 1989 |
| Seinfeld | Writer | TV Series | 1989 |
| Seinfeld | Producer | TV Series | 1989 |
 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark | Self - Guest | TV Series | 1988 |
 | Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel | Beth Lewis | Movie | 1988 |
 | Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right | Self | Movie | 1988 |
| Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right | Writer | Movie | 1988 |
 | Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1987 |
 | Desperately Seeking Susan | Party Guest | Movie | 1985 |
 | The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1983 |
 | Saturday Night Live | Waitress (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
| Saturday Night Live | The Big Tree Party Guest (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
| Saturday Night Live | Reporter (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
| Saturday Night Live | Restaurant patron (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
| Saturday Night Live | Writer | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | TV Series | 1962 |
 | Tony Awards | Additional Writing | TV Series | 1956 |
 | The Oscars | Writer | TV Series | 1953 |
 | The Emmy Awards | Writer | TV Series | 1949 |