Who Is Kálmán Seinfeld?
Kálmán Seinfeld is the father of American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer Jerry Seinfeld. Kálmán’s son is one of the successful entertainers. In 2004, Comedy Central named him the 12th-greatest stand-up comedian of all time. He has received twenty Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on Seinfeld and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee as well as four Grammy Award nominations for his comedy albums.
Kálmán Seinfeld: Bio Summary
| Name | Kálmán Seinfeld |
| Date of birth | 20 October 1918 |
| Died | 31 January 1985 (aged 66) |
| Gender | Male |
| Famous as | father of Jerry Seinfeld |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Betty Seinfeld |
| Children | Jerry Seinfeld and Carolyn Liebling |
| Occupation | Sign painter |
Kálmán Seinfeld was born on 20 October 1918, in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA. His parents, siblings, and other relatives’ details are unknown. Information regarding his early life and educational background is unknown as well. Kálmán Seinfeld was Jewish and of American nationality. He was the husband of Betty Seinfeld, a seamstress. Kálmán and his wife Betty both grew up as orphans.
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They didn’t decide to get married until they were forty years old. They were together until Kálmán’s death. They are the parents of Jerry Seinfeld and Carolyn Liebling. Per sources, Kalman operated a Seinfeld boutique which is a luxury boutique. He served in the Army for years during World War II and collected jokes that he heard while serving in War.
Kálmán was an entrepreneur. He was a sign painter and owner of a sign business. He had his own business, Kal Signfeld Sign Co. He later retired and reportedly sold his business. He was active at Temple Beth Solomon in Amityville, per sources.
Through Kálmán’s sign company, he was active in the community donating hundreds of signs to organizations such as police and fire departments the Jewish War Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Kálmán drove his van around town with a sign announcing his son Jerry’s first appearance on the “Tonight Show.” He also took out an advertisement in a local newspaper saying his son “dared to dream the impossible dream”.
Kálmán later told his son “It has nothing to do with you being my son. I just happen to enjoy your work.” Kálmán lived in Massapequa for several years.
What Happened To Jerry Seinfeld’s Father?
Jerry Seinfeld’s father Kálmán Seinfeld has passed away. He took his last breath at age 66. He died on 31 January 1985, in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. What caused his death is still unknown. His wife Betty Seinfeld died on 18 April 2014, in Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA.
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