Alec Berg Net Worth

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Alec Berger net worth is
$3 Million

Alec Berger Wiki Biography

Alec Berg was born in the United States of America, of Swedish descent, and is a scriptwriter, best known for writing comedy, including for the hit sitcom “Seinfeld”. He has also co-written screenplays for various films, including “The Dictator”, “The Cat in the Hat” and “Eurotrip”. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Alec Berg? As of mid-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $3 million, mostly earned through success in writing. He’s been active in the industry since 1991, which has also included executive production work. As he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.

Alec Berg Net Worth $3 million

Alec started earning popularity and his net worth started increasing when he became the writer of “Seinfeld”; the series started in 1989, and Alec joined the writing staff two years later. It was created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David and stars a fictionalized version of Seinfeld, set in New York City and featuring Jerry’s acquaintances as well as friends. It ran for nine seasons and is considered one of the most influential sitcoms ever made, ranking among the top television shows of all time by several publications, and was a favorite among critics every year of its airing.

In 2000, Alec started working on the television series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” which he worked as an executive producer. He also directed several of the show’s episode. The film was created by Larry David and went on to run for eight seasons before going on an indefinite hiatus.

In 2003, Berg then started working on the film “The Cat in the Hat’, which is based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss book of the same name. The titular character is played by Mike Myers, and the film also features Dakota Fanning. The film was supposed to have a sequel, but after widow Audrey Geisel prohibited any other live action adaptations, plans were scrapped. Berg’s net worth continued to rise with more projects. He then wrote for the film “EuroTrip” which stars Scott Mechlowitz, Travis Wester, and Michelle Trachtenberg. The film would receive a nomination for a 2004 Teen Choice Award, however, reviews on the film were mixed though it found success at the box office, and contributed to Alec’s net worth.

Alec then started working on the film “The Dictator” which stars and is co-written by Sacha Baron Cohen; the film is a satire and also features Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, and Jason Mantzoukas.

The character Sacha portrays was inspired by various dictators including Idi Amin, Muammar Gaddafi, and Kim Jong-Il, but the film received mixed reviews and has been banned in several countries. One of Alec’s latest projects is the comedy series “Silicon Valley” which started in 2014.The series focuses on six men who founded a startup company in Silicon Valley.

For his personal life, it is known that Berg was married to Michelle Maika. He is very active on social media, specifically Twitter on which he has over 7,000 followers – he updates his page regularly.


Full NameAlec Berg
Net Worth$3 Million
Place Of BirthUnited States of America
ProfessionWriter
EducationHarvard University
NationalityAmerican
SpouseEx-spouse: Michele Maika
Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/realalecberg
IMDBhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0073688/
NominationsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
MoviesLucky Duck, Clear History, The Dictator, EuroTrip, The Cat in the Hat
TV ShowsSilicon Valley, Curb Your Enthusiasm
#Fact
1His name was memorialized ("Alec Berg ... it's a great John Houseman name ... 'Mr. Berg.'") in the Seinfeld (1989) episode "The Face Painter," referencing a minor character named after Berg, who was a writer for the show.
2Co-directed the film EuroTrip (2004) with partners David Mandel and Jeff Schaffer. Due to rules set forth by the Director's Guild of America, only one of them was allowed to take a directing credit on the film. They drew a name from a hat, and the credit went to Jeff Schaffer with the understanding that the credit for their next film would go to either Mandel or Berg. The drawing of the name from the hat is featured on the EuroTrip (2004) DVD as a special feature.

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
BarryTV Movie executive producer post-production
Silicon Valley2014-2016TV Series executive producer - 28 episodes
Clear History2013TV Movie executive producer
The Dictator2012producer
Curb Your EnthusiasmTV Series executive producer - 22 episodes, 2007 - 2011 consulting producer - 10 episodes, 2005
EuroTrip2004producer
SeinfeldTV Series executive producer - 22 episodes, 1997 - 1998 supervising producer - 22 episodes, 1996 - 1997

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
BarryTV Movie post-production
Ultimate Dog Teaseannounced
Silicon Valley2014-2016TV Series written by - 4 episodes
Clear History2013TV Movie written by
The Dictator2012written by
Curb Your Enthusiasm2011TV Series story by - 10 episodes
Late Night with Conan O'Brien1994-2009TV Series writer - 13 episodes
Shark Tale2004additional dialogue
EuroTrip2004written by
The Cat in the Hat2003screenplay
SeinfeldTV Series executive story editor - 22 episodes, 1995 - 1996 written by - 13 episodes, 1994 - 1998 story by - 1 episode, 1998 teleplay by - 1 episode, 1998
The 68th Annual Academy Awards1996TV Special special material written by
The Moxy & Flea Show1995TV Series 1995-2000
Herman's Head1994TV Series written by - 1 episode
MTV, Give Me Back My Life: A Harvard Lampoon Parody1991TV Movie

Miscellaneous

TitleYearStatusCharacter
SeinfeldTV Series program consultant - 23 episodes, 1994 - 1995 executive story editor - 1 episode, 1996
Herman's Head1993-1994TV Series story editor - 22 episodes

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Silicon Valley2014-2016TV Series 9 episodes
New Girl2013TV Series 2 episodes
Curb Your Enthusiasm2007-2011TV Series 6 episodes
La chanson du dimanche2011TV Series 1 episode
EuroTrip2004co-director - uncredited

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Best Laid Plans1999Phone Guy No. 1

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Dictator2012writer: "Money's on the Dresser"

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan2006the producers wish to give special thanks for their assistance

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Eurotrip: Nude Beach Exposed2004Video documentary shortHimself
Eurotrip: The Making of 'Eurotrip'2004Video documentary shortHimself
The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards2015TV SpecialHimself - Nominated: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Co-Nominated: Outstanding Comedy Series
Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter2015TV SeriesHimself
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards2014TV SpecialHimself - Nominee: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
On Story2012TV SeriesHimself
The Last Lap2007Video documentary shortHimself
Jerry Seinfeld, Submarine Captain2007Video documentary shortHimself
Seinfeld: Inside Look2005-2007TV Series documentary shortHimself
Larry David's Farewell2006Video documentary shortHimself
Running with the Egg: Making a 'Seinfeld'2005Video documentary shortHimself
Eurotrip: How to Pick a Director2004Video documentary shortHimself

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2016Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2016Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2016PGA AwardPGA AwardsOutstanding Producer of Episodic Television, ComedySilicon Valley (2014)
2016WGA Award (TV)Writers Guild of America, USAComedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2015Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2015Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2015WGA Award (TV)Writers Guild of America, USAComedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2015WGA Award (TV)Writers Guild of America, USANew SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2014Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2014Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesSilicon Valley (2014)
2013PGA AwardPGA AwardsOutstanding Producer of Episodic Television, ComedyCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2012Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2012WGA Award (TV)Writers Guild of America, USAComedy SeriesCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2011PGA AwardPGA AwardsOutstanding Producer of Episodic Television, ComedyCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2010Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2009PGA AwardPGA AwardsOutstanding Producer of Episodic Television, ComedyCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2008Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2004Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst ScreenplayThe Cat in the Hat (2003)
1998Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesSeinfeld (1989)
1998WGA Award (TV)Writers Guild of America, USAEpisodic ComedySeinfeld (1989)
1997Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesSeinfeld (1989)

Known for movies


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