List of Curb Your Enthusiasm guest stars

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Many episodes of the American HBO comedy television series Curb Your Enthusiasm feature guest stars. While a lot of these guest appearances are for fictional roles, a large number of the guest stars on the show are celebrities playing themselves (or fictionalized versions thereof), including actors, comedians and sportspeople. Curb Your Enthusiasm stars Larry David (co creator of Seinfeld) as himself, with Cheryl Hines as his wife Cheryl, and Jeff Garlin as his best friend and manager Jeff. A number of the guest stars have recurring roles on the show, with some appearing especially frequently, such as Richard Lewis (himself), and Susie Essman (Susie Greene). This list contains all guest appearances on Curb that received a "Guest Star" or "Special Guest Star" billing in the closing credits of at least one episode. Sometimes an actor might not be credited as guest star on his or her first appearance, but will be in subsequent episodes. For example, Susie Essman appears as Susie in several episodes of the first season, but only got nominated to guest star role in the second season. The list may also contain certain notable non guest star appearances, if the person plays him or herself; such as Dr. Phil McGraw's role in the episode "Vehicular Fellatio", in which he played himself but did not receive guest star billing.

In the first season, the characters of the show are introduced across a series of mostly isolated episodes, including recurring characters, such as Richard Lewis and Ted Danson. Jeff's wife Susie (Susie Essman) also appears in some of the episodes – however, she has only received guest star credit from season 2 onwards. Julia Louis Dreyfus (who played Elaine in Seinfeld) also makes an appearance, along with her husband.

In season two, Cheryl is tired of Larry not working, so he begins to develop a new television show, first with guest stars Jason Alexander and Julia Louis Dreyfus (George and Elaine on Seinfeld, respectively) as themselves. However, Larry's constant social faux pas ruin all of their chances with every major television network. This season also begins a long running tradition of Wanda Sykes appearing to chastise Larry whenever he does something seemingly (but not actually) racist. Other notable guest stars playing themselves include Rob Reiner, and professional basketball player Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal in the episode "Shaq".

Guest star Role Episode(s) Susie Essman Susie Greene Episode 12, "Thor"Episode 17, "The Doll" Deron McBee Thor Olson Episode 12, "Thor" Ed Asner Mr. Weiner Episode 16, "The Acupuncturist" Rita Wilson Anne Michaelson Episode 17, "The Doll" Paul Dooley Cheryl's father Episode 18, "Shaq"Doug BensonBarry’s cousinEpisode 16, “The Acupuncturist”

In season three, Larry, along with Ted Danson and Michael York, invests in a restaurant enterprise which finally opens despite many mishaps, most of which are Larry's fault. Director Martin Scorsese appears in a short story arc, in which Larry is given a film role. The episode "The Terrorist Attack" features singer songwriter Alanis Morissette, as well as actors Paul Reiser and Martin Short.

In season four, Mel Brooks casts Larry as the lead in his hit musical The Producers. Many episodes revolve around preparing for the opening night of the show, with the hour long season finale taking place at the musical's premiere. Larry is first cast alongside Ben Stiller, who is later replaced by David Schwimmer. Both Stiller's wife, Christine Taylor, and Mel Brook's wife, Anne Bancroft guest star during the season, the latter in one of her latest appearances before her death. Professional basketball player Muggsy Bogues appears in the episode "The Surrogate". Several cast and crew members of the real life Producers production also appear, including the musical's orchestra and ensemble.

Guest appearance by Known for Episode Lewis J. Stadlen actor, "Max Bialystock" in The Producers Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Stephen Colbert comedian, TV Host Episode 40, "Opening Night" (patron who spooks Larry after an argument outside the theater) Don Stephenson actor, "Leo Bloom" in The Producers Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" The Producers ensemble the ensemble of the musical Episode 40, "Opening Night" The Producers orchestra orchestra of the musical Episode 40, "Opening Night" Jerry Seinfeld co creator and star of Seinfeld Episode 40, "Opening Night"

Guest star Role Episode(s) Philip Baker Hall Dr. Morrison Episode 31, "Mel's Offer" Paul Mazursky Norm Episode 31, "Mel's Offer"Episode 33, "The Blind Date"Episode 35, "The 5 Wood"Episode 40, "Opening Night" Susie Essman Susie Greene Episode 32, "Ben's Birthday Party"Episode 33, "The Blind Date"Episode 34, "The Weatherman"Episode 35, "The 5 Wood"Episode 38, "Wandering Bear"Episode 39, "The Survivor" Anton Yelchin Cheryl's cousin, Stewart Episode 33, The Blind Date Moon Zappa Haboos Episode 33, The Blind Date Shelley Berman Nat David Episode 34, "The Weatherman"Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane"Episode 39, "The Survivor" Bob Einstein Marty Funkhouser Episode 35, "The 5 Wood"Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane" Saul Rubinek Dr. Saul Funkhouser Episode 34, "The Weatherman"Episode 35, "The 5 Wood" Melissa McCarthy salesperson Episode 37, "The Surrogate" Russel Means Wandering Bear Episode 38, "Wandering Bear" Paul Dooley Cheryl's father Episode 39, "The Survivor" Gina Gershon Anna Episode 39, "The Survivor" Richard Kind Cousin Andy Episode 40, "Opening Night" Jorge Garcia drug dealer Episode 36, "The Car Pool Lane"

In season five, Larry's friend Richard Lewis gets very ill and requires a kidney transplant. Larry is a match, but he spends the season looking for other sources of a kidney for Lewis. Also in season five, Larry suspects he may be adopted and embarks on a search to find his biological parents. Celebrities playing themselves this season include Kevin Nealon and George Lopez, as well as professional golfer Gary Player. The episode "The Smoking Jacket" is partly set in the Playboy Mansion, and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner appears. A special segment in the season finale features Dustin Hoffman and Sacha Baron Cohen as Larry's "guides".

Guest star Role Episode(s) Shelley Berman Nat David Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich"Episode 43, "The Christ Nail"Episode 44, "Kamikaze Bingo"Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"Episode 47, "The Seder"Episode 50, "The End" Susie Essman Susie Greene Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich"Episode 42, "The Bowtie"Episode 43, "The Christ Nail"Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney"Episode 47, "The Seder"Episode 48, "The Ski Lift"Episode 50, "The End" Kenneth Kimmons Dr. Sewell Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" Ed O'Ross Leo Episode 41, "The Larry David Sandwich" Mayim Bialik Jodi Funkhouser Episode 42, "The Bowtie" Bob Einstein Marty Funkhouser Episode 42, "The Bowtie"Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Mekhi Phifer Omar Jones Episode 42, "The Bowtie"Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney"Episode 48, "The Ski Lift"Episode 50, "The End" Paul Dooley Cheryl's Dad Episode 43, "The Christ Nail" Julie Payne Cheryl's Mom Episode 43, "The Christ Nail" Mindy Kaling Richard Lewis's Assistant Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Frank Whaley Pete Hagen Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Bill Saluga Louis Lewis Episode 45, "Lewis Needs a Kidney" Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket"Episode 48, "The Ski Lift"Episode 50, "The End" Richard Kind Andy Episode 46, "The Smoking Jacket" Rob Corddry Rick Leftowitz Episode 47, "The Seder" Bobby Lee Sung Episode 49, "The Korean Bookie" Dustin Hoffman Guide #1 Episode 50, "The End" Sacha Baron Cohen Guide #2 Episode 50, "The End" June Squibb Larry's Mother Episode 50, "The End" Bea Arthur Also Larry's Mother Episode 50, "The End"

Season six is built around Cheryl persuading Larry to take in a black family that is left homeless after a major Gulf Coast hurricane. Special guest stars playing themselves include Senator Barbara Boxer, Lucy Lawless (who played the title character in Xena: Warrior Princess), Ben Stiller, and professional tennis player John McEnroe. The season introduces Vivica A. Fox as Loretta, and J. B. Smoove as Leon.

Guest star Role Episode(s) Susie Essman Susie Greene Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks"Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"Episode 54, "The Lefty Call"Episode 55, "The Freak Book"Episode 56, "The Rat Dog"Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"Episode 58, "The N Word"Episode 59, "The Therapists"Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" Vivica A. Fox Loretta Black Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks"Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"Episode 54, "The Lefty Call"Episode 56, "The Rat Dog"Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"Episode 58, "The N Word"Episode 59, "The Therapists"Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" Mayim Bialik Jodi Funkhouser Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy" Bob Einstein Marty Funkhouser Episode 51, "Meet the Blacks"Episode 53, "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial"Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"Episode 59, "The Therapists"Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" J. B. Smoove Leon Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor"Episode 54, "The Lefty Call"Episode 56, "The Rat Dog"Episode 57, "The TiVo Guy"Episode 58, "The N Word"Episode 59, "The Therapists"Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah" Gina Gershon Anna Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" Ken Jeong pedestrian Episode 52, "The Anonymous Donor" Shelley Berman Nat David Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" Tim Meadows Hal Episode 56, "The Rat Dog" Steve Coogan Dr. Bright Episode 59, "The Therapists" Michael McKean Matt Tessler Episode 60, "The Bat Mitzvah"

Most of season seven is centered on creating a Seinfeld reunion show with the original cast, while Larry is trying to get back with Cheryl. All four stars of Seinfeld – Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards – appear as special guest stars in a number of episodes, including the season finale, in which an all new Seinfeld segment is shown. Actors who played recurring roles on Seinfeld also appear in the episode "The Table Read". Celebrities who portrayed themselves include Meg Ryan, David Spade, Christian Slater, and Rosie O'Donnell.

Guest appearance by Known for Episode Lou DiMaggio comedian, actor Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Dr. Phil McGraw host of Dr. Phil Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Chee Yun violinist Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" Marc Hirschfeld casting director on Seinfeld Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" Estelle Harris actress, "Estelle Costanza" on Seinfeld Episode 69, "The Table Read" Steve Hytner actor, "Kenny Bania" on Seinfeld Episode 69, "The Table Read" Wayne Knight actor, "Newman" on Seinfeld Episode 69, "The Table Read"

Guest star Role Episode(s) Susie Essman Susie Greene Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"Episode 63, "The Reunion"Episode 64, "The Hot Towel"Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped"Episode 68, "Officer Krupke"Episode 70, "Seinfeld" Vivica A. Fox Loretta Black Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" J. B. Smoove Leon Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio"Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped"Episode 69, "The Table Read" Ellia English Auntie Rae Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Bob Einstein Marty Funkhouser Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister"Episode 67, "The Black Swan"Episode 69, "The Table Read" Catherine O'Hara Bam Bam Episode 61, "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" Sharon Lawrence Dr. Trundle Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Lolita Davidovich Beverly Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Wayne Federman Dean Weinstock Episode 62, "Vehicular Fellatio" Philip Baker Hall Dr. Morrison Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" Sherry Stringfield Mary Jane Porter Episode 64, "The Hot Towel" Anita Barone Denise Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" Jamie Denbo Jamie Fowler Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" Amy Pietz Wendy Episode 65, "Denise Handicapped" Jillian Bell Maureen Episode 66, "The Bare Midriff" Shelley Berman Nat David Episode 67, "The Black Swan" Richard Kind Cousin Andy Episode 67, "The Black Swan" Paul Mazursky Norm Episode 67, "The Black Swan" Carol Leifer Carol Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" John Schneider Dennis Episode 68, "Officer Krupke" Elisabeth Shue Virginia Episode 68, "Officer Krupke"Episode 70, "Seinfeld"

Season 8 continues to follow Larry's single life. At the midpoint of the season, the main characters all move to New York City, where the rest of the season is set. The premiere episode is the only one that features Cheryl Hines (Cheryl David), and subsequent episodes this season do not credit her as part of the main cast. Starting with this season however, Susie Essman (Susie Green) has been promoted to the main cast of the show. Prominent celebrities that played themselves in this season include Ricky Gervais, Rosie O'Donnell, and Michael J. Fox. Ana Gasteyer played Larry's date Jennifer in two episodes.

Guest star Known for Episode(s) Richard Lewis comedian Episode 72, "The Safe House"Episode 74, "The Smiley Face"Episode 75, "Vow of Silence" Ricky Gervais comedian, actor Episode 76, "The Hero" Rosie O'Donnell stand up comedian, actress Episode 77, "The Bi Sexual" Wanda Sykes comedian Episode 78, "Car Periscope" Michael J. Fox actor Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox"

Guest appearance by Known for Episode Bill Buckner baseball player Episode 79, "Mister Softee" Mookie Wilson baseball player Episode 79, "Mister Softee" Michael Bloomberg Mayor of New York Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox"

Guest star Role Episode(s) J. B. Smoove Leon Episode 71, "The Divorce"Episode 72, "The Safe House"Episode 77, "The Bi Sexual"Episode 79, "Mister Softee"Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox" Bob Einstein Marty Funkhouser Episode 71, "The Divorce"Episode 72, "The Safe House"Episode 73, "Palestinian Chicken"Episode 75, "Vow of Silence" Gary Cole Joe O'Donnell Episode 71, "The Divorce" Paul F. Tompkins Andrew Berg Episode 71, "The Divorce" Scott Aukerman Episode 73, "Palestinian Chicken" Michael Gross Dr. Rivkin Episode 74, "The Smiley Face" Michael McKean Tessler Episode 75, "Vow of Silence" Samantha Mathis Donna Episode 76, "The Hero" Chris Parnell Hank Episode 76, "The Hero" Amy Landecker Jane Episode 77, "The Bi Sexual" Aida Turturro Gabby Episode 78, "Car Periscope" Robert Smigel Yari Episode 79, "Mister Softee Ana Gasteyer Jennifer Episode 79, "Mister Softee"Episode 80, "Larry vs. Michael J. Fox" Michaela Watkins Saundra Episode 72, "The Safe House"

In this season J. B. Smoove (Leon Black) joins, and Cheryl Hines (Cheryl) re joins the main cast.

Guest star Known for Episode(s) Elizabeth Banks actress Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" Ted Danson actor Episode 81, "Foisted! "Episode 82, "The Pickle Gambit"Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"Episode 84, "Running with the Bulls"Episode 89, "The Shucker"Episode 90, "Fatwa!" Jimmy Kimmel comedian, late night host Episode 81, "Foisted!" Richard Lewis comedian Episode 81, "Foisted! "Episode 84, "Running with the Bulls"Episode 85, "Thank You for Your Service"Episode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose"Episode 90, "Fatwa!" Lawrence O'Donnell political commentator Episode 81, "Foisted!" Salman Rushdie author Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"Judge Judy Sheindlintelevision personalityEpisode 89, "The Shucker" Mary Steenburgen actress Episode 82, "The Pickle Gambit" F. Murray Abraham actor Episode 90, "Fatwa!" Lin Manuel Miranda composer, actor Episode 89, "The Shucker"Episode 90, "Fatwa!"

Guest star Role Episode(s) Carrie Brownstein Mara Episode 81, "Foisted!" Julie Goldman Betty Episode 81, "Foisted!" Nasim Pedrad Numa Episode 81, "Foisted!" Jim Rash hotel day manager Episode 82, "The Pickle Gambit" Bob Einstein Marty Funkhouser Episode 82, "The Pickle Gambit"Episode 84, "Running with the Bulls"Episode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose"Episode 88, "Never Wait For Seconds! "Episode 90, "Fatwa!" Stephen Rannazzisi chef Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" Damon Wayans Jr. cop Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" Gary Anthony Williams judge Episode 83, "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" Bryan Cranston Dr. Templeton Episode 84, "Running with the Bulls" Katie Aselton Jean Episode 85, "Thank You for Your Service" Chet Hanks Victor Chesnick Episode 85, "Thank You for Your Service"Episode 90, "Fatwa!" Joe Regalbuto Sal Episode 85, "Thank You for Your Service" Ed Begley Jr. Dr. Winocur Episode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose" Elizabeth Perkins Marilyn Episode 86, "The Accidental Text on Purpose"Episode 88, "Never Wait for Seconds!" Lauren Graham Bridget Episode 87, "Namaste"Episode 88, "Never Wait for Seconds! "Episode 89, "The Shucker" America Ferrera Lin's wife Episode 89, "The Shucker" Nick Offerman Cody Gutcher Episode 90, "Fatwa!" Flula Borg Ernst Episode 90, "Fatwa!"

Guest star Known for Episode(s) Albert Brooks actor/director Episode 101, "The Five Foot Fence" Lily Collins actress Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage" Ted Danson actor Episode 103, "The Mini Bar"Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski"Episode 108, "What Have I Done? "Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage" Jon Hamm actor Episode 101, "The Five Foot Fence"Woody Harrelson actor Episode 104, "The Watermelon Richard Lewis comedian Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski" Lucy Liu actress Episode 101, "The Five Foot Fence" Dylan O'Brien actor Episode 102, "Angel Muffin" Seth Rogen actor and comedian Episode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman" Alexander Vindman U. S. Army officer and whistleblower Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage"

Guest star Role Episode(s) Mark McKinney Dennis Zweibel Episode 101, "The Five Foot Fence" Julie Bowen Gabby McAfee Episode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE!" Kaley Cuoco Heidi Episode 104, "The Watermelon" Josh Gad ChiropractorEpisode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman" Bill Hader Igor, Gregor and TimorEpisode 109, "Igor, Gregor & Timor" Richard Kind Cousin Andy Episode 103, "The Mini Bar" Briana Cuoco Female Employee #1 Episode 103, "The Mini Bar" Marc Menchaca Klansman Joe Episode 104, "The Watermelon" Rob Morrow Hal Berman Episode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE!" Patton Oswalt Harry Baskin Episode 103, "The Mini Bar" Jon Rudnitsky Asa Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski" Reid Scott Don Winslow Jr. Episode 101, "The Five foot Fence"Episode 102, "Angel Muffin" Tracey Ullman Irma Kostroski Episode 107, "Irma Kostroski"Episode 108, "What Have I Done? "Episode 109, "Igor, Gregor & Timor"Episode 110, "The Mormon Advantage" Vince Vaughn Freddie Funkhouser Episode 102, "Angel Muffin"Episode 103, "The Mini Bar"Episode 104, "The Watermelon"Episode 105, "IRASHAIMASSE! "Episode 106, "Man Fights Tiny Woman"