Jerry Seinfeld and his Comedian friends the joke tellers

Jerry's real name is Jerome Seinfeld. He was born April 29^th, 1954 in New York. He has won a Golden Glob, an Emmy, and the American comedian award. Jerry is known as a comedian, actor and writer. His best known work is the Seinfeld TV show, which ran from 1989 to 1998. Jerry co-created, helped with the writing and acted in the hit show. His most recent project -- The Bee Movie. Jerry married Jessica in 1999. They have three children, Sascha born 2000, Julian born 2003 and Shepherd born 2005.

Jerry has appeared on the Tonight Show, Late Night and the Merv Griffin show. Films he has appeared in The Ratings Game 1984, Pros & Cons 1999, Comedian 2002, A Uniform Used to Mean Something 2004, Hindsight is 20/20 2004 and Bee Movie 2007. Television shows he has appeared in Benson 1980, Seinfeld 1989-1996, Newsradio 1997, Dibert 2000, Curb your Enthusiasm 2004 and 30 Rock 2007.

1. Jerry Seinfeld
2. Dane Cook
3. Steve Martin
4. Russell Peters
5. George Carlin
6. Mitch Hedberg
7. Dave Chappelle
8. Richard Pryor
9. Robin Williams
10. Chris Rock

List from http://www.the-top-tens.com/lists/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians.asp

When polled many comedy goers list self-confidence, the ability to control the flow of their jokes, great stage present, a niche, and a sense of humor as the most important elements of a comedian.

Becoming a comedian is not always fun. Comedian has to learn timing, the prefect stage persona, patterns of speech, accepting rejection, and a host of other tools. Most comedians develop a unique style of their own, which sound hard to do.

When comedians are polled they believe wanted to get the laugh in the best quality. Many comedians hold a day job and work the stage at night. Comedians work long hours for little pay and suffer enormous uncertainly, never knowing where the next gig will be. The average comedian earns around $50 dollar for every two twenty-minute set.

After a comedian "pays their dues" works in the industry for a while 30% go on into acting. Others go on to commercial, teaching, or writing.

Comedian Jobs : TV -- Stand Up -- Featured spot in Movies -- Private Parties