Jerry Seinfeld is so rich primarily due to his successful career as a comedian, particularly his role in the hit sitcom “Seinfeld”.

Jerry Seinfeld, born on April 29, 1954, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself in the sitcom “Seinfeld”, which he created and wrote with Larry David. The show aired on NBC from 1989 to 1998, becoming one of the most acclaimed and popular sitcoms of all time.

Seinfeld’s wealth primarily comes from his eponymous show and its years of syndication. The show was a massive hit, and Seinfeld, as co-creator, owned a significant portion of the show’s equity. When the show was sold into syndication, it made him incredibly wealthy. As of 2020, the show has generated over $3 billion in syndication fees.

In addition to “Seinfeld”, Jerry has continued to earn money from stand-up comedy, other television shows, and his web series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”. He has also made lucrative deals with Netflix, including a stand-up special and the rights to stream “Seinfeld”. All these ventures have contributed to his substantial net worth.