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Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

2 films · 69 frames · top-billed in 1 · 20022022

Born 13 January 1961 · New York City, New York, USA

Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She is known for her roles in a string of successful comedy series and several comedy films. She has received numerous accolades, including 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and nine Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The daughter of French billionaire Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, she entered comedy as a performer with the Practical Theatre Company. She was a cast member on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1982 to 1985. Her breakthrough came playing Elaine Benes on the NBC sitcomSeinfeld (1990–1998), one of the most successful sitcoms in television history.

Awards

On FrameThrower we have: 2 films · 69 frames · top-billed in 1 · 20022022

  • Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film1994
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series1998
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series1997
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series1997
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series1996
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series1996
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series1994
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series2017
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series2016
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series2015
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series2014
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series2013

How their films are shot

Measured across 69 frames from the 2 films we hold. This is the look of the work Julia takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.

Across the 2 films we hold, 58% of their frames are day — the look of the work Julia takes.

Time of day

Day58%
Night23%
Interior17%

Lighting

Natural38%
High key29%
Low key22%
Chiaroscuro7%

Shot size

Closeup32%
Wide26%
Establishing22%
Medium13%

Camera angle

Eye level61%
Low angle22%
High angle15%

Mood

Neutral87%
Tense7%
Chaotic5%

Films in the library

Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.

A reference database for filmmakers

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