Larry David’s Family, Relationships, and Friends: All You Should Know

Larry David is known for reshaping television comedy through his unique look at family, relationships, and friends. His work on Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm caught the attention of audiences everywhere, sparking conversations about the quirks of everyday life and the challenges of dealing with those closest to us.

Family and Early Life

Larry David was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1947. He grew up in a Jewish family and spent his early years in a middle-class neighborhood. His parents, Rose and Mortimer David, supported him and his older brother, Ken, through childhood.

After high school, David attended the University of Maryland, earning a degree in history. He later joined the United States Army Reserve. Family was always present in his life, shaping how he later approached comedy and writing.

Larry David was married to Laurie Lennard from 1993 until 2007. Laurie is a producer and environmental activist. Together, they had two children, both daughters: Cazzie and Romy David. Both children are his biological daughters.

Laurie Lennard’s work focuses on activism and film production. During their marriage, Larry and Laurie were active in their community, often seen at events supporting social and environmental causes. They remained supportive parents after their separation.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Mortimer David	Father	Unknown
Rose David	Mother	Unknown
Ken David	Brother	Unknown
Cazzie David	Daughter	1994
Romy David	Daughter	1996
Laurie Lennard	Ex-Wife	1958

Relationships Beyond Family

Larry David’s most prominent relationship was with Laurie Lennard, whom he married in 1993. Laurie, an American of Jewish descent, is known for producing An Inconvenient Truth and other documentaries advocating for climate action.

He and Laurie reportedly met in the early 1990s in New York City, where both were involved in television and film circles. The couple had two children during their marriage.

Their divorce in 2007 was amicable, and they continued to co-parent their children. Larry David has not remarried but has been in public relationships since, though most of these have remained private. There is no public record of Larry David having a current spouse as of now.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Laurie Lennard	Ex-Wife	1993–2007

Friends and Collaborators

Larry David’s closest friends often came from his work in television and comedy. Jerry Seinfeld stands out as a long-time collaborator and friend. Their creative partnership began in 1989 when they started developing Seinfeld. Their friendship has continued well beyond the run of the show.

Another important friend is Richard Lewis, who has appeared frequently on Curb Your Enthusiasm. The two became friends in the 1970s through the stand-up comedy scene in New York. Their real-life banter often mirrors their on-screen chemistry.

Michael Richards became a close friend after working together on Fridays in the early 1980s. David also formed friendships with other comedians and writers, sparking collaborations and personal connections that lasted decades.

David has sometimes had falling-outs with friends, but he’s also known for reconnecting and rekindling long-term friendships, especially with his creative peers.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Jerry Seinfeld	1989	Comedian/Writer
Richard Lewis	1970s	Comedian/Actor
Michael Richards	1980s	Actor/Comedian