User:Mondotta/List of Curb Your Enthusiasm guest stars
Many episodes of the American HBO comedy television series Curb Your Enthusiasm feature guest stars. While a lot of these guest appearances are for fictional roles, a large number of the guest stars on the show are celebrities playing themselves (or fictionalized versions thereof), including actors, comedians and sportspeople.
Curb Your Enthusiasm stars Larry David as himself, with Cheryl Hines as his wife Cheryl, and Jeff Garlin as his manager Jeff. A number of the guest stars have recurring roles on the show, with some appearing especially frequently, such as Richard Lewis (himself), and Susie Essman (Susie Greene).
This list contains all guest appearances on Curb that received a "Guest Star" or "Special Guest Star" billing in the closing credits of at least one episode. Sometimes an actor might not be credited as guest star on his or her first appearance, but will be in subsequent episodes. For example, Susie Essman appears as Susie in several episodes of the first season, but only got nominated to guest star role in the second season. The list may also contain certain notable non-guest star appearances, if the person plays him- or herself; such as Dr. Phil McGraw's role in the episode "Vehicular Fellatio", in which he played himself but did not receive guest star billing.
Season 1 (2000)[edit]
As themselves[edit]
| Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 1, "The Pants Tent" Episode 4, "The Bracelet" Episode 9, "Affirmative Action" |
| Kathy Griffin | actress, comedian | Episode 1, "The Pants Tent" |
| Ted Danson | actor, husband of Mary Steenburgen | Episode 2, "Ted and Mary" |
| Mary Steenburgen | actress, wife of Ted Danson | Episode 2, "Ted and Mary" |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus | actress, "Elaine" on Seinfeld | Episode 6, "The Wire" |
| Brad Hall | writer, actor, husband of Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Episode 6, "The Wire" |
| Ted Harbert | president of NBC Studios | Episode 9, "Affirmative Action" |
In fictional roles[edit]
| Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia Milos | Richard's girlfriend | Episode 1, "The Pants Tent" Episode 9, "Affirmative Action" |
| Bob Odenkirk | Gil | Episode 3, "Porno Gil" |
| Laraine Newman | the director | Episode 10, "The Group" |
Season 2 (2001)[edit]
As themselves[edit]
| Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Alexander | actor, "George" on Seinfeld | Episode 11, "The Car Salesman" Episode 12, "Thor" |
| Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 11, "The Car Salesman" Episode 15, "The Thong" Episode 18, "Shaq" Episode 19, "The Baptism" |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus | actress, "Elaine" on Seinfeld | Episode 14, "The Shrimp Incident" Episode 17, "The Doll" Episode 20, "The Massage" |
| Brad Hall | writer, actor, husband of Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Episode 14, "The Shrimp Incident" |
| Rob Reiner | actor, director, producer | Episode 15, "The Thong" |
| Shaquille O'Neal | basketball player | Episode 18, "Shaq" |
| Mike Binder | creator and star of The Mind of the Married Man | Episode 20, "The Massage" |
In fictional roles[edit]
| Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 12, "Thor" Episode 17, "The Doll" |
| Wanda Sykes | Wanda | Episode 12, "Thor" Episode 20, "The Massage" |
| Ed Asner | Mr. Weiner | Episode 16, "The Acupuncturist" |
| Rita Wilson | Anne Michaelson | Episode 17, "The Doll" |
| Paul Dooley | Cheryl's father | Episode 18, "Shaq" |
Season 3 (2002)[edit]
As themselves[edit]
| Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Danson | actor | Episode 21, "Chet's Shirt" Episode 23, "Club Soda and Salt" Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog" |
| Michael York | actor | Episode 31, "Chet's Shirt" Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
| Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 32, "The Benadryl Brownie" Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" Episode 26, "The Special Section" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
| Joan Rivers | reporter at Emmy Award show | Episode 22, "The Benadryl Brownie" |
| Alanis Morissette | singer-songwriter | Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack" |
| Paul Reiser | comedian, actor | Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack" |
| Martin Short | comedian, actor | Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack" |
| Martin Scorsese | film director | Episode 26, "The Special Section" Episode 28, "Krazee-Eyez Killa" |
In fictional roles[edit]
| Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 22, "The Benadryl Bronie" Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" Episode 27, "The Corpse-Sniffing Dog" Episode 28, "Krazee-Eyez Killa" Episode 29, "Mary, Joseph, and Larry" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
| Wanda Sykes | Wanda | Episode 22, "The Benadryl Bronie" Episode 25, "The Terrorist Attack" Episode 28, "Krazee-Eyez Killa" |
| Cheri Oteri | Martine | Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" |
| Tim Kazurinsky | Hugh Mellon | Episode 24, "The Nanny from Hell" |
| Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 26, "The Special Section" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
| Richard Kind | Cousin Andy | Episode 26, "The Special Section" |
| Paul Dooley | Cheryl's father | Episode 29, "Mary, Joseph, and Larry" Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
| Paul Sand | Guy Bernier | Episode 30, "The Grand Opening" |
Season 4 (2004)[edit]
As themselves[edit]
| Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Mel Brooks | writer and director of The Producers | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" Episode 37, "The Surrogate" Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
| Ben Stiller | actor | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" |
| Christine Taylor | actress, wife of Ben Stiller | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" |
| Cady Huffman | actress, "Ulla" in The Producers | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
| Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 37, "The Surrogate" |
| Ted Danson | actor | Episode 34, "The Weatherman" |
| David Schwimmer | actor | Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" Episode 37, "The Surrogate" Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
| Muggsy Bogues | basketball player | Episode 37, "The Surrogate" |
| Anne Bancroft | actress, wife of Mel Brooks | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
| Nathan Lane | actor, "Max Bialystock" in The Producers | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
| Susan Stroman | director and choreographer of The Producers | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
As themselves, not credited as guest star[edit]
| Guest appearance by | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis J. Stadlen | actor, "Max Bialystock" in The Producers | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" |
| Don Stephenson | actor, "Leo Bloom" in The Producers | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" |
| The Producers ensemble | the ensemble of the musical | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
| The Producers orchestra | orchestra of the musical | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
| Jerry Seinfeld[s4 1] | co-creator and star of Seinfeld | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
In fictional roles[edit]
| Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Mazursky | Norm | Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
| Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party" Episode 33, "The Blind Date" Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" Episode 38, "Wandering Bear" Episode 39, "The Survivor" |
| Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 34, "The Weatherman" Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane" Episode 39, "The Survivor" |
| Bob Einstein[s4 2] | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane" |
| Saul Rubinek | Dr. Saul Funkhouser | Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" |
| Wanda Sykes | Wanda | Episode 37, "The Surrogate" |
| Russel Means | Wandering Bear | Episode 38, "Wandering Bear" |
| Paul Dooley | Cheryl's father | Episode 39, "The Survivor" |
| Gina Gershon | Anna | Episode 39, "The Survivor" |
| Richard Kind | Cousin Andy | Episode 40, "Opening Night" |
- ^ Jerry Seinfeld is in the crowd on the musical's opening night. Uncredited cameo appearance.
- ^ Bob Einstein first appeared as Marty Funkhouser in episode 34, "The Weatherman", but was not credited as guest star until his next appearance.
Season 5 (2005)[edit]
As themselves[edit]
| Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Episode 48, "The Ski Lift" Episode 50, "The End" |
| Ted Danson | actor | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" |
| Kevin Nealon | actor, comedian | Episode 44, "Kamikaze Bingo" |
| Hugh Hefner | founder of Playboy magazine, owner of the Playboy Mansion | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
| Gary Player | professional golfer | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
| George Lopez | comedian, actor, talk show host | Episode 48, "The Ski Lift" |
| Bobbi Sue Luther | Bobbi Sue | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
| Holly Madison | Holly | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
| Kendra Wilkinson | Kendra | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
| Bridget Marquardt | Bridget | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
As themselves, not credited as guest star[edit]
| Guest appearance by | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Rosie O'Donnell | stand-up comedian, actress | Episode 42, "The Bowtie" |
In fictional roles[edit]
| Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" Episode 43, "The Christ Nail" Episode 44, "Kamikaze Bingo" Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" Episode 47, "The Seder" Episode 50, "The End" |
| Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" Episode 42, "The Bowtie" Episode 43, "The Christ Nail" Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Episode 47, "The Seder" Episode 48, "The Ski Lift" Episode 50, "The End" |
| Kenneth Kimmons | Dr. Sewell | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" |
| Ed O'Ross | Leo | Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" |
| Bob Einstein | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 42, "The Bowtie" Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" |
| Mekhi Phifer | Omar Jones | Episode 42, "The Bowtie" Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Episode 48, "The Ski Lift" Episode 50, "The End" |
| Paul Dooley | Cheryl's Dad | Episode 43, "The Christ Nail" |
| Julie Payne | Cheryl's Mom | Episode 43, "The Christ Nail" |
| Frank Whaley | Pete Hagen | Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" |
| Richard Kind | Andy | Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" |
| Robert Corddry | Rick Leftowitz | Episode 47, "The Seder" |
| Bobby Lee | Sung | Episode 49, "The Korean Bookie" |
| Dustin Hoffman | Guide #1 | Episode 50, "The End" |
| Sacha Baron Cohen | Guide #2 | Episode 50, "The End" |
| Bea Arthur | Larry's Mother | Episode 50, "The End" |
Season 6 (2007)[edit]
As themselves[edit]
| Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks" Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial" Episode 54, "The Lefty Call" Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
| Ted Danson | actor, husband of Mary Steenburgen | Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks" Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" Episode 55, "The Freak Book" Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" |
| Mary Steenburgen | actress, wife of Ted Danson | Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks" Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" Episode 55, "The Freak Book" |
| Barbara Boxer | United States Senator from California | Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" |
| John McEnroe | professional tennis player | Episode 55, "The Freak Book" |
| Lucy Lawless | actress, "Xena" in Xena: Warrior Princess | Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" |
| Ben Stiller | actor | Episode 58, "The N Word" |
| John Legend | musician | Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
In fictional roles[edit]
| Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks" Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial" Episode 54, "The Lefty Call" Episode 55, "The Freak Book" Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" Episode 58, "The N Word" Episode 59, "The Therapists" Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
| Vivica A. Fox | Loretta Black | Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks" Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial" Episode 54, "The Lefty Call" Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" Episode 58, "The N Word" Episode 59, "The Therapists" Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
| Bob Einstein | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks" Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial" Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" Episode 59, "The Therapists" Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
| Gina Gershon | Anna | Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" |
| J. B. Smoove[s6 1] | Leon | Episode 54, "The Lefty Call" Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" Episode 58, "The N Word" Episode 59, "The Therapists" Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
| Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" |
| Tim Meadows | Hal | Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" |
| Steve Coogan | Dr. Bright | Episode 59, "The Therapists" |
| Michael McKean | Matt Tessler | Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" |
- ^ J. B. Smoove first appeared as Leon in episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor", but was not credited as guest star until his next appearance.
Season 7 (2009)[edit]
As themselves[edit]
| Guest star | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Lewis | comedian | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff" |
| Jerry Seinfeld* | comedian, co-creator and star of Seinfeld | Episode 63, "The Reunion" Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff" Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" Episode 69, "The Table Read" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus* | actress, "Elaine" on Seinfeld | Episode 63, "The Reunion" Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff" Episode 69, "The Table Read" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
| Jason Alexander* | actor, "George" on Seinfeld | Episode 63, "The Reunion" Episode 69, "The Table Read" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
| Michael Richards* | actor, "Kramer" on Seinfeld | Episode 63, "The Reunion" Episode 69, "The Table Read" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
| Meg Ryan | actress | Episode 63, "The Reunion" |
| David Spade | actor | Episode 63, "The Reunion" |
| Ted Danson | actor, husband of Mary Steenburgen | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" |
| Mary Steenburgen | actress, wife of Ted Danson | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" |
| Christian Slater | actor | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" |
| Rosie O'Donnell | stand-up comedian, actress | Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" |
* The main cast of Seinfeld received "Special Guest Star" credit for all their appearances in season 7.
As themselves, not credited as guest star[edit]
| Guest appearance by | Known for | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Lou DiMaggio | ? | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" |
| Dr. Phil McGraw | host of Dr. Phil | Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
| Chee-Yun | violinist | Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" |
| Marc Hirschfeld | casting director on Seinfeld | Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" |
| Estelle Harris | actress, "Estelle Costanza" on Seinfeld | Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
| Steve Hytner | actor, "Kenny Bania" on Seinfeld | Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
| Wayne Knight | actor, "Newman" on Seinfeld | Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
In fictional roles[edit]
| Guest star | Role | Episode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Susie Essman | Susie Greene | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Episode 63, "The Reunion" Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
| Vivica A. Fox | Loretta Black | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
| J. B. Smoove | Leon | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
| Ellia English[s7 1] | Auntie Rae | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
| Bob Einstein | Marty Funkhouser | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Episode 67, "The Black Swan" Episode 69, "The Table Read" |
| Catherine O'Hara | Bam Bam | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" |
| Wanda Sykes | Wanda | Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" |
| Sharon Lawrence | Dr. Trundle | Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
| Lolita Davidovich | Beverly | Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
| Wayne Federman[s7 2] | Dean Weinstock | Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" |
| Philip Baker Hall | Dr. Morrison | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" |
| Sherry Stringfield | Mary Jane Porter | Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" |
| Shelley Berman | Nat David | Episode 67, "The Black Swan" |
| Richard Kind | Cousin Andy | Episode 67, "The Black Swan" |
| Paul Mazursky | Norm | Episode 67, "The Black Swan" |
| Carol Leifer | Carol | Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" |
| John Schneider | Dennis | Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" |
| Elisabeth Shue | Virginia | Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" Episode 70, "Seinfeld" |
Season 8 (2011)[edit]
Season 8 of Curb Your Enthusiasm is set to premiere on July 10, 2011, and will feature episodes filmed and set in New York City (the hometown of Larry David), as well as Los Angeles.[1][2] The new season will feature Ricky Gervais, Michael J. Fox, Rosie O'Donnell, Cheyenne Jackson, Ana Gasteyer, as well as recurring roles by Wanda Sykes (Wanda), Susie Essman (Susie Greene) and J.B. Smoove (Leon).[3]
See also[edit]
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- List of Curb Your Enthusiasm recurring roles
- List of Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes
References[edit]
- Seasons 1–4 (except episode 34, "The Weatherman"), 6–7: Closing credits of episodes
- Season 5 and episode 34, "The Weatherman": "Curb Your Enthusiasm: Episode guide". HBO. Archived from the original on December 17, 2008. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
- ^ Tucker, Reed (May 18, 2010). "'Curb Your Enthusiasm' next season is being filmed mostly in NYC". New York Post. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
- ^ "HBO Sets Summer Premieres: "True Blood" Returns June 26, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on July 10 and "Entourage" on July 24" (Press release). HBO. April 1, 2011. Retrieved April 1, 2011.
- ^ "Curb Your Enthusiasm:Season 8- Behind The Scenes Featurette" (Video). HBO. September 10, 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2011.