There’s zero doubt that “Seinfeld” is one of the most beloved sitcoms ever made.
Per IMDb, the NBC show followed “The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.”
The show had an intimate four-strong core cast. It starred Jerry Seinfeld as himself, with his friends George Costanza, Elaine Benes, and Cosmo Kramer played by Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards, respectively.
It aired for nine seasons and 180 episodes from 1989 until 1998. That means it’s been 28 years since it went off the air.
With that in mind, wouldn’t it be fun to directly see how the core cast looked back then compared to today? Let’s do that now…
Jerry Seinfeld (Himself)
Above is a social media post with a picture of Jerry Seinfeld in “Seinfeld.”
Comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker, and television producer Jerry Seinfeld played a fictionalized version of himself in “Seinfeld.” In the show, he’s a stand-up comedian and minor celebrity who is generally depicted as the voice of common sense and reason in a world of eccentric (and slightly insane) people.
Age when “Seinfeld” began/ended: 35/44.
Selected television credits before that: “Benson,” “Square Pegs,” “The Ratings Game.”
Above is a 2026 social media post by Jerry Seinfeld with a recent picture of him.
Age now: 72.
Selected television credits since: “Dilbert,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Mystery Science Theater 3000.”
Filmography info per IMDb.
Jason Alexander (George Costanza)
Above is a social media post with a picture of Jason Alexander as George Costanza.
Actor and comedian Jason Alexander played George Constanza in “Seinfeld.” George is Jerry’s best friend and has been since their high school years. He’s incredibly picky, conniving, tight with his money, and jealous of other people’s successes.
Age when “Seinfeld” began/ended: 29/38.
Selected television credits before that: “E/R,” “Everything’s Relative,” “Newhart.”
GettyAge now: 66.
Selected television credits since: “Bob Patterson,” “Harley Quinn,” “Star Trek: Prodigy.”
Filmography info per IMDb.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Benes)
Above is a social media post with 17 pictures of Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes.
Actress, comedian, and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus played Elaine Benes in “Seinfeld.” Elaine is Jerry’s ex-girlfriend who becomes his close friend. While she’s friendly and smart, she’s also extremely sarcastic, hot-headed, and can be elitist at times.
Age when “Seinfeld” began/ended: 28/37.
Selected television credits before that: “The Art of Being Nick,” “Family Ties,” “Day by Day.”
Above is a 2026 social media post by Julia Louis-Dreyfus with six recent pictures (and a video) of her.
Age now: 65.
Selected television credits since: “Watching Ellie,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “Veep.”
Filmography info per IMDb.
Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer)
Above is a social media post with a picture of Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer.
Actor and comedian Michael Michards played Cosmo Kramer in “Seinfeld.” Cosmo is the slacker who lives next door to Jerry. He has a very unique and eccentric look. Sometimes, his laid-back nature can make him seem naïve and dumb, but he’s a nice guy who’s really quite quick-witted.
Age when “Seinfeld” began/ended: 39/48.
Selected television credits before that: “Fridays,” “St. Elsewhere,” “Marblehead Manor.”
Above is a 2025 social media post by Michael Richards with two recent pictures of him (he’s on the right in both).
Age now: 76.
Selected television credits since: “The Michael Richards Show,” “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” “Kirstie.”
Filmography info per IMDb.
It’s fantastic to see all four core members of the “Seinfeld” cast are looking so well. Long may that continue.
We wish them well with their ongoing careers.
