Her breakthrough came in 1990 with a nine-season run, playing Elaine Benes on Seinfeld, one of the most critically and commercially successful sitcoms of all time.
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She is known for her work in television comedy, including Saturday Night Live 1982—85 , Seinfeld 1989—98 , The New Adventures of Old Christine 2006—10 , and Veep 2012—present.