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Her other recent television credits include a recurring role on Arrested Development. She also starred in the series Watching Ellie and lent her voice to the television movie Animal Farm. Louis-Dreyfus first made her mark on television during a three year stint (1982-1985) on Saturday Night Live opposite the likes of Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest and Eddie Murphy.
Louis-Dreyfus' feature film credits include the animated hit A Bug's Life, to which she lent her voice for the character Princess Atta, Woody Allen's Academy Award-winning Hannah and Her Sisters, Deconstructing Harry, North, Fathers' Day and Jack the Bear.
Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Louis-Dreyfus studied theater at Northwestern University. During college, she was a member of the Practical Theater Company and subsequently joined Chicago's famed Second City comedy troupe.
Louis-Dreyfus was born in New York City. Her birth date is January 13.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Facts
| Occupation | Actress |
| Birthday | January 13, 1961 (47) |
| Sign | Capricorn |
| Birthplace | New York, New York, USA |
| Height | 5' 2½" (1m59) |
| Awards | 2006 Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (for The New Adventures of Old Christine) |
| 1998 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series (for Seinfeld) | |
| 1997 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series (for Seinfeld) | |
| 1994 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Film (for Seinfeld) |
Selected Filmography
Bio courtesy CBS for "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (26-Nov-2006)