Carol Leifer
Acting Born Jul 27, 1956 New York, U.S. 82 credits
Biography
Carol Leifer works in acting. Born July 27, 1956 in New York, U.S.. Archytele tracks 82 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
The Grievance · Writer
Hacks · WriterHacks · Co-Executive Producer
B Positive · StoryB Positive · TeleplayAn American PickleThis Is Stand-UpMore Funny Women of a Certain Age
The Kelly Clarkson Show
25 Words or Less
The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special · Writer
Writer's Block · Writer
Inside Comedy
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenModern Family · WriterFunny People
Rules of Engagement · WriterRules of Engagement · ProducerBee Movie
Comics UnleashedBlinders · Director
The Search for the Funniest Mom in America
Seinfeld: How It Began
I'm with Her · WriterI'm with Her · Producer
Pet Star
The Ellen Show · ProducerThe Ellen Show · WriterThe Ellen Show · CreatorLaughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Curb Your EnthusiasmCurb Your Enthusiasm · Consulting ProducerCurb Your Enthusiasm · Story
Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Hollywood SquaresWill & GraceJerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
The ViewAlright AlreadyAlright Already · WriterAlright Already · ProducerAlright Already · Creator
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional Therapist · Additional WritingThe Naked TruthThe Naked Truth · WriterAlmost Perfect · Producer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Larry Sanders Show · WriterThe Larry Sanders Show · ProducerThe Golden PalaceCarol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
SibsMedusa: Dare to Be Truthful
Dream OnCarol Leifer: Really Big Shoo!Carol Leifer: Really Big Shoo! · Executive ProducerCarol Leifer: Really Big Shoo! · Writer
SeinfeldSeinfeldSeinfeld · WriterSeinfeld · Producer
LIVE with Kelly and MarkRodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes RightRodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right · WriterSuperman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
Desperately Seeking Susan
Full Filmography
82 titles- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- The Grievance (2024) Writer
- Hacks (2021) Writer
- Hacks (2021) Co-Executive Producer
- B Positive (2020) Story
- B Positive (2020) Teleplay
- An American Pickle (2020) as Susan Greenbaum
- This Is Stand-Up (2020) as Self
- More Funny Women of a Certain Age (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- 25 Words or Less (2018) as Self
- The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special (2017) Writer
- Writer's Block (2016) Writer
- Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) Writer
- Funny People (2009) as Carol Leifer
- Rules of Engagement (2007) Writer
- Rules of Engagement (2007) Producer
- Bee Movie (2007) as Press Person #1 (voice)
- Comics Unleashed (2006) as Self
- Blinders (2006) Director
- The Search for the Funniest Mom in America (2005)
- Seinfeld: How It Began (2004)
- I'm with Her (2003) Writer
- I'm with Her (2003) Producer
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge
- The Ellen Show (2001) Producer
- The Ellen Show (2001) Writer
- The Ellen Show (2001) Creator
- Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Carol
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) Consulting Producer
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) Story
- Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Will & Grace (1998) as Nancy
- Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Alright Already (1997) as Carol Lerner
- Alright Already (1997) Writer
- Alright Already (1997) Producer
- Alright Already (1997) Creator
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Carol (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- The Naked Truth (1995) as Sissy Daniels-Polonsky
- The Naked Truth (1995) Writer
- Almost Perfect (1995) Producer
- Almost Perfect (1995) Writer
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) Writer
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) Producer
- The Golden Palace (1992) as Meredith
- Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (1992) as Rusty Berman
- Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue (1992) Writer
- Sibs (1991) as Janet Smithson
- Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1991) as Angry Mom
- Dream On (1990) as Nicki Rosen
- Carol Leifer: Really Big Shoo! (1990) as Herself
- Carol Leifer: Really Big Shoo! (1990) Executive Producer
- Carol Leifer: Really Big Shoo! (1990) Writer
- Seinfeld (1989) as Receptionist
- Seinfeld (1989) as Relative (voice)
- Seinfeld (1989) Writer
- Seinfeld (1989) Producer
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right (1988) as Self
- Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right (1988) Writer
- Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) as Beth Lewis
- Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential (1987)
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) as Party Guest
- The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show (1983)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Waitress (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as The Big Tree Party Guest (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Restaurant patron (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) Additional Writing
- The Oscars (1953) Writer
- The Emmy Awards (1949) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carol Leifer best known for?
Carol Leifer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025), Hacks (2021), Hacks (2021), B Positive (2020).
When and where was Carol Leifer born?
Carol Leifer was born on July 27, 1956 in New York, U.S..
How many credits does Carol Leifer have?
Carol Leifer has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2025.
What is Carol Leifer's background in cinema and television?
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 autobiog...
Carol Leifer by the numbers
82credits
25films
57TV series
1949–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Receptionist — aged about 32
- Seinfeld (1989) as Relative (voice) — aged about 32
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self — aged about 68
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Carol — aged about 43
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge — aged about 45
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Carol (voice) — aged about 38
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