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Questions about Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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When was Julia Louis-Dreyfus born and where?

Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus was born in New York City on the 13th of January 1961. Her father Gérard Louis-Dreyfus was a French billionaire who served as chairman of the Louis Dreyfus Company.

What role did Julia Louis-Dreyfus play on Seinfeld and how many seasons did she appear?

Louis-Dreyfus played Elaine Benes for nine seasons appearing in all but three episodes. The pilot episode excluded her character because executives felt the show was too male-centric initially before commissioning the series.

How many Primetime Emmy awards has Julia Louis-Dreyfus won for Veep?

She won the award six times consecutively breaking records previously held by Mary Tyler Moore and Candice Bergen. Her sixth win in 2016 surpassed all previous counts for that category making her the only woman to win acting awards for three separate comedy series.

When did Julia Louis-Dreyfus announce her breast cancer diagnosis and when did treatment conclude?

Her personal life includes a diagnosis of breast cancer announced the 28th of September 2017. Treatment concluded successfully and she announced being cancer-free on the 18th of October 2018.

Which film featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus grossed well over $200 million worldwide?

Her voice work included Princess Atta in A Bug's Life which grossed well over $200 million worldwide. She also appeared as Margo Chester in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in 1989 alongside Chevy Chase.