Jerry Seinfeld has been called the ” Richest Actor in the World.” He was born on April 29, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York City. His father, Kalman Seinfeld was of Hungarian Jewish descent, while his mother, Esther (née Folwer) was of Polish Jewish ancestry. He began his comedy career while still in college. He earns 50 Million US dollars in 2022. After graduation, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. He later landed a role on the sitcom Benson (1979–1980).