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Alec Berg

b. 1969

American screenwriter

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Born 1969. Alec Berg is an American screenwriter, film producer, film director and showrunner, known for Barry (TV series), Curb Your Enthusiasm and EuroTrip.

Alec Berg (born ) is an American television writer, producer, and director.

Early life and education Berg was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a biophysicist father and professor mother. He is of Swedish descent. He grew up idolizing the comedy of Bill Cosby and Steve Martin. He attended high school in Pasadena, California, before graduating from Harvard University, He also co-wrote the screenplays for the films The Cat in the Hat, EuroTrip, and The Dictator. Berg is also an executive producer (and sometime director) of Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm as well as an executive producer of Silicon Valley. In 2016, Berg signed an overall deal with HBO.

Berg's name was used for a character in the Seinfeld episode "The Face Painter," where it is pronounced "Alec Buuurg" in a low dramatic voice. This practice was begun by Larry David when addressing the real life Berg, and it spread throughout the Seinfeld offices. Berg said he was surprised to see his name in the script, and is occasionally addressed in that manner after "The Face Painter" is shown on television. Berg was also the inspiration for a character in the Curb Your Enthusiasm episode "The Divorce," featuring a lawyer of the same name whom Larry assumes to be Jewish but is a Catholic of Swedish descent.

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Known for
Barry (TV series), Curb Your Enthusiasm, EuroTrip, Seinfeld, Silicon Valley (TV series), The Dictator (2012 film)
Education
Harvard University, Polytechnic School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alec Berg?

American screenwriter

When was Alec Berg born?

Alec Berg was born on 28 August 1969.

What is Alec Berg's occupation?

Alec Berg is a screenwriter, film producer, film director and showrunner.

What is Alec Berg known for?

Alec Berg is known for Barry (TV series), Curb Your Enthusiasm, EuroTrip, Seinfeld, Silicon Valley (TV series) and The Dictator (2012 film).

What nationality is Alec Berg?

Alec Berg is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alec Berg

· Wikidata: Q4714077

· DBpedia: Alec Berg

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