who played elaine's boyfriend on seinfeld?
Jerry Seinfeld
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 The first of the 180 Seinfeld episodes , the pilot was written by show creators Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld , and directed by Art Wolff . The episode revolves around a fictionalized version of Seinfeld , who is unsure about the romantic intentions of a woman he met , and frets about the meaning of her signals with his friend George ( Jason Alexander ) and neighbor Kessler ( Michael Richards ) . 

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 While Elaine is depressed about the low quality of her apartment , Jerry overhears Harold ( Glenn Shadix ) and Manny ( Tony Plana ) , the managers of his apartment building , discussing a death that makes an apartment available . Shocked by the low rent , Jerry immediately tells Elaine that he will be able to get her the apartment above his . She is extremely excited to hear this , as she will be able to live near Jerry . Though excited at first , Jerry later realizes how intrusive Elaine might become , and that living with her might get annoying . He discusses his problem with George , but the topic of their conversation changes and they eventually talk about wearing a wedding ring to a party , to see how women will react . George dislikes the idea at first , but eventually borrows one from Jerry 's neighbour Kramer ( Michael Richards ) to experiment . 

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 The series opens with Jerry Seinfeld ( Jerry Seinfeld ) and George Costanza ( Jason Alexander ) seated at Pete 's Luncheonette , debating the placement of one of George 's shirt buttons . Jerry tells George about a woman he met in Lansing , Michigan , Laura ( Pamela Brull ) , who is coming to New York , and the two discuss whether or not she has romantic intentions . The next evening , Jerry tells his neighbor Kessler ( Michael Richards ) that he thinks he misunderstood the situation with Laura . However , he then receives a telephone call from Laura , who asks if she can stay overnight at his apartment . Though Jerry agrees , he is still unsure whether or not her visit is intended to be romantic . George and Jerry continue to debate the issue , with Jerry determined to find the true nature of her visit . 

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 The show is critically acclaimed and has been nominated for 30 Primetime Emmy Awards , with one win , as well as one Golden Globe win . In the first six seasons , Julia Louis @-@ Dreyfus and Jason Alexander appeared in several episodes , and Jerry Seinfeld made a cameo . In season 7 , the cast of Seinfeld , including Michael Richards , returned in a story arc involving David 's attempt to organize a Seinfeld reunion special . 

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 With Elaine 's birthday coming up Jerry has to decide on what to get her . Since they are not in a relationship but they are still having sex he feels that the symbolism of the gift needs to be carefully thought out . He looks for a gift with George but is unable to think of anything , though he vaguely remembers her saying " something about a bench " . Elaine is unhappy with the eventual gift : $ 182 cash . When Jerry 's neighbor Kramer ( Michael Richards ) gives Elaine the bench she was looking for , for which she is much more grateful , she and Jerry talk over their agreement . They decide to start dating . When Kramer sees them again and asks what they are up to , Jerry notes that they now do " this , that and the other , " " the other " being their romantic relationship as a couple . 
