Born under the sign of Pisces on 2 March 1996, in Boston, Massachusetts USA, Romy David is a 28-year-old Caucasian producer of Jewish descent. She’s probably easiest to notice around the world thanks to being the younger daughter of legendary writer, actor and TV producer Larry David, who most famously co-created the unforgettable sitcom “Seinfeld.” Aside from that, she’s had some professional experience of her own, but is still in the process of obtaining a university degree. As of early 2024, she’s had very few personal successes known to the public.
Early life & education: Who are her parents and siblings?
Romy’s father doesn’t need much introduction, seeing as outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter create front-page articles about whether he brings his own eggs to country club meals. Her Jewish mother Laurie Lennard is a writer, producer, entrepreneur and environmental activist. Her husband’s expertise allows her to remain involved in Hollywood without too much of a hassle, and fans are of the mind that she’d stand her ground well even without anyone’s help. Finally, Romy has only one sibling, and that’s scriptwriter, author and actress Cazzie Laurel David, who is two years her senior. Growing up in such a cinematographically inclined household, the youngest David surprised the family’s fans by developing very little to no interest in being in front of the camera. Instead of taking after her sister, Romy found her passion in the work behind the lights, namely production.
As for her education, she attended a local high school in her birthplace, matriculating from there in 2014. She then enrolled in George Washington University in the US capital for her undergraduate studies, interning at the White House during Obama’s administration thereafter, prior to late 2017. In 2023 she enrolled in Columbia University to pursue the Oral History Master of the Arts (OHMA) degree, in a program touted as the only one in existence on the university’s website. According to its description, the goal is to teach the attendees how to properly amplify and record first-person narratives, which Romy is looking to accomplish on television. As of March 2024, she’s still in pursuit of this degree, set to obtain it by 2025.
Career: A producer of stories
Romy’s only known professional engagement has been as an associate producer for MSNBC, with various duties that help along the overall production. More specifically, she helps book the guests who will appear in the television’s various programs, and also assists in finding individuals whose stories are worth sharing, aiming to facilitate enriched view-worthy narratives for the nation to consume. This is where her degree studies will come in handy, since part of her job is to make sure that their stories are told wholly, originally and impactfully. Her latter years in the company have seen her focus particularly on documentaries, as that’s the area where her newfound expertise will come in most useful. With her career yet to begin its bloom, very little else can be said about Romy’s business endeavors.
Who is her father?
Born Lawrence Gene David on 2 July 1947, in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, Larry David is a 76-year-old Caucasian comedian, writer, actor, and television producer. Most prominently, he served as head writer and executive producer for the first seven seasons of “Seinfeld.” He has garnered further acclaim for his creation and writing of the HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” in which he also stars as a fictionalized version of himself.
David’s work on “Seinfeld” earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards in 1993, for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series. Transitioning from stand-up comedy to television, he wrote and starred in ABC’s “Fridays” and had a brief stint writing for “Saturday Night Live.” Throughout his career David has received 27 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe Award nominations. In 2004 he was ranked the 23rd-greatest comedy star in a British poll called The Comedian’s Comedian, and was in 2010 honored with the Writers Guild of America’s Laurel Award. David also debuted on Broadway in 2015, with the comedy entitled “Fish in the Dark”.
In addition to his television and stage work, David has become known for his recurring guest appearances in “Saturday Night Live” since 2015, portraying 2016 and 2020 US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders; interestingly, the politician is David’s sixth cousin once removed.
David’s early life included attending Sheepshead Bay High School, and later the University of Maryland, College Park, from where he graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Throughout that time, David discovered a knack for making people laugh simply by being himself, which would come in quite handy later on. Following his graduation, he served in the US Army Reserve for five years. David’s Jewish heritage, with roots tracing back to Germany and Ukraine, has deeply influenced his upbringing and comedic sensibilities.
Larry David, in full Lawrence Gene David was born July 2, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York.
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— Curb Your Enthusiasm – Larry David Latest News (@curb_david) July 2, 2021
Who is her mother?
Born Laurie Ellen Lennard on 22 March 1958, in Long Island, New York, Romy’s mother is renowned for her work in raising awareness about environmental issues, notably having produced the Academy Award-winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” (2006) and collaborated with Katie Couric as an executive producer of “Fed Up” (2014) – a film shedding light on the causes of obesity in the US. Her commitment to environmental advocacy extends to her roles as a trustee on the Natural Resources Defense Council and a member of the Advisory Board of the Children’s Nature Institute. Additionally, she contributes as a blogger to The Huffington Post.
Prior to dedicating herself to environmental and political causes, Laurie enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment industry. She kickstarted her journey in New York City as a talent co-ordinator for “Late Night with David Letterman,” subsequently venturing into entrepreneurialism by establishing her own management company, where she represented comedians and comedy writers.
Her expertise in producing comedy specials for various networks, including HBO, Showtime, MTV, and Fox Television, permanently solidified her reputation in the industry, affording her the role of vice president of comedy development for a division of Fox Broadcasting. She obtained this duty prior to moving to Los Angeles, California, thereby contributing to the development of sitcoms for 20th Century Fox Television.
In addition to her contributions to film and television, Laurie is the author of two popular cookbooks promoting healthy eating habits and the significance of family dinners: “The Family Dinner” and “The Family Cooks.” She’s also co-written “The Down To Earth Guide To Global Warming and Imagine It! A Handbook for a Happier Planet,” published by Random House Rodale.
Who is Romy’s sister?
Born on 10 May 1994, in the same place as Romy, Cazzie is known for her creative ventures in both cinematography and literature. She co-created and co-starred in the web series “Eighty-Sixed,” which premiered in 2017. Additionally, she made her mark as an author with her first collection of essays entitled “No One Asked For This,” published in 2020. Beyond her writing endeavors, Cazzie has also showcased her acting talent, appearing in the third season of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy.”
It’s noteworthy that the David sisters started their presence in Hollywood as actresses, playing recurring roles in a 2007 episode of “Hannah Montana,” entitled “My Best Friend’s Boyfriend.” They were 11 and 13 years old at the time, and the humorous explanation for how they ended up on screen was provided by Collider, explaining that their father opted for a cameo in the series for no particular reason.
Love life: Does she have a boyfriend?
There aren’t even hints on whether Romy could be dating anyone, owing to her somewhat private way of life. It’s factual that she posts pictures of herself somewhat regularly on Instagram, but none of them feature an individual who has caused fans to believe they might be involved with the celebrity. The fans have a feeling that Romy will stay tight-lipped on this matter regardless of what goes on behind the curtain, so it would be imprudent to expect updates about this part of her life anytime soon.
Net worth: How rich is she?
Some of the most credible sources available have estimated that Romy David’s total accumulated wealth reaches above $200,000. That said, her career is only just beginning, and it’s not like she’s bound to have financial difficulties even if things don’t work out, what with her father boasting wealth of $450 million, her mother $300 million, and her sister more than $10 million.
