Appeared in Vampire Weekend's Sunflower

Jerry Seinfeld made a cameo appearance in the music video for “Sunflower” by Vampire Weekend featuring Steve Lacy, released on 13/03/2019. The video was directed by Jonah Hill and filmed in New York City, focusing on well-known food establishments on the Upper West Side. The production highlighted local cultural landmarks, including Zabar’s and Barney Greengrass, both long-standing institutions in the neighborhood. Seinfeld’s appearance occurs primarily inside Barney Greengrass, a restaurant he is known to frequent. In the video, he is seen seated alone at a table while the camera moves through the space, and later standing at the deli counter during a brief interaction with staff. His role is non-speaking and integrated into the background of the setting rather than presented as a central feature. The video also includes an appearance by Fab 5 Freddy, a figure associated with early hip-hop culture in New York. Visually, the production uses techniques such as split-screen framing and rotating camera movements, contributing to a stylized portrayal of the interior spaces and the surrounding environment. These elements align with Jonah Hill’s early directorial work, emphasizing movement and layered composition. The release of the “Sunflower” video formed part of Vampire Weekend’s promotional material for their 2019 album Father of the Bride. Seinfeld’s cameo added a recognizable presence connected to the Upper West Side, reinforcing the local setting depicted throughout the video. #JerrySeinfeld #VampireWeekend #Sunflower #MusicVideo #NewYorkCity #JonahHill