| Elaine Benes | |
|---|---|
| Seinfeld character | |
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| First appearance | "The Stake Out" (1990) |
| Last appearance | Saturday Night Live (2016) |
| Created by | Jerry Seinfeld Larry David |
| Portrayed by | Julia Louis-Dreyfus |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Susie |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Assistant to Mr. Pitt Copy Writer for J. Peterman Editor at Pendant Publishing |
| Family | Alton Benes (father) Unnamed mother Gail Benes (sister) Grandma Mema (grandmother) |
| Relatives | Holly (cousin) Pete (uncle) unnamed nephew |
| Alma Mater | Tufts University |
Elaine Marie Benes (/ˈbɛnɪs/) is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld, played by former SNL cast member Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Elaine's best friend in the sitcom is her ex-boyfriend Jerry Seinfeld, and she is also good friends with George Costanza and Cosmo Kramer. Louis-Dreyfus received critical acclaim for her performance as Elaine, winning an Emmy, a Golden Globe and five SAG Awards. She reprised the role during season 41 of Saturday Night Live in 2016.