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.
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.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
Movies
Lucky Duck, Clear History, The Dictator, EuroTrip, The Cat in the Hat
TV Shows
Silicon Valley, Curb Your Enthusiasm
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Fact
1
His 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.
2
Co-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
Title
Year
Status
Character
Barry
TV Movie executive producer post-production
Silicon Valley
2014-2016
TV Series executive producer - 28 episodes
Clear History
2013
TV Movie executive producer
The Dictator
2012
producer
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV Series executive producer - 22 episodes, 2007 - 2011 consulting producer - 10 episodes, 2005
EuroTrip
2004
producer
Seinfeld
TV Series executive producer - 22 episodes, 1997 - 1998 supervising producer - 22 episodes, 1996 - 1997
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Barry
TV Movie post-production
Ultimate Dog Tease
announced
Silicon Valley
2014-2016
TV Series written by - 4 episodes
Clear History
2013
TV Movie written by
The Dictator
2012
written by
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2011
TV Series story by - 10 episodes
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1994-2009
TV Series writer - 13 episodes
Shark Tale
2004
additional dialogue
EuroTrip
2004
written by
The Cat in the Hat
2003
screenplay
Seinfeld
TV 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 Awards
1996
TV Special special material written by
The Moxy & Flea Show
1995
TV Series 1995-2000
Herman's Head
1994
TV Series written by - 1 episode
MTV, Give Me Back My Life: A Harvard Lampoon Parody
1991
TV Movie
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Seinfeld
TV Series program consultant - 23 episodes, 1994 - 1995 executive story editor - 1 episode, 1996
Herman's Head
1993-1994
TV Series story editor - 22 episodes
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Silicon Valley
2014-2016
TV Series 9 episodes
New Girl
2013
TV Series 2 episodes
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2007-2011
TV Series 6 episodes
La chanson du dimanche
2011
TV Series 1 episode
EuroTrip
2004
co-director - uncredited
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Best Laid Plans
1999
Phone Guy No. 1
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Dictator
2012
writer: "Money's on the Dresser"
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
2006
the producers wish to give special thanks for their assistance
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Eurotrip: Nude Beach Exposed
2004
Video documentary short
Himself
Eurotrip: The Making of 'Eurotrip'
2004
Video documentary short
Himself
The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards
2015
TV Special
Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Co-Nominated: Outstanding Comedy Series
Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter
2015
TV Series
Himself
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
2014
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
On Story
2012
TV Series
Himself
The Last Lap
2007
Video documentary short
Himself
Jerry Seinfeld, Submarine Captain
2007
Video documentary short
Himself
Seinfeld: Inside Look
2005-2007
TV Series documentary short
Himself
Larry David's Farewell
2006
Video documentary short
Himself
Running with the Egg: Making a 'Seinfeld'
2005
Video documentary short
Himself
Eurotrip: How to Pick a Director
2004
Video documentary short
Himself
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2016
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2016
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2016
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2016
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy
Silicon Valley (2014)
2016
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2015
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2015
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2015
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2015
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
New Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2014
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2014
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Silicon Valley (2014)
2013
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2012
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2012
WGA Award (TV)
Writers Guild of America, USA
Comedy Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2011
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2010
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
2009
PGA Award
PGA Awards
Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy