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Julia Louis-Dreyfus - American actress, comedian and producer (born 1961)

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Birth in New York City

January 13, 1961

Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus was born in New York City to Judith (née Bowles) and Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, chairman of Louis Dreyfus Energy Services. Her affluent background provided her with opportunities and exposure to the arts early on, though she would forge her own path through dedication and talent.

Northwestern University and The Practical Theatre Company

Early 1980s

Louis-Dreyfus attended Northwestern University, where she studied theatre. She honed her improvisational skills with the Practical Theatre Company in Chicago, a breeding ground for comedic talent. It was during this period that she began developing the comedic instincts that would define her career.

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Her roles as Elaine Benes in "Seinfeld", Christine Campbell in "The New Adventures of Old Christine", and Selina Meyer in "Veep".

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18 October, 2018

Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced that she was cancer-free. This marks the end of her battle with breast cancer.

28 September, 2017

Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. One in eight women get breast cancer. Today, I'm the one.

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