Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Emmy-Winning Seinfeld Director Tom Cherones Dies at 86
Tom Cherones was a famous TV director and producer who worked on the popular show 'Seinfeld'.
He was 86 years old when he passed away at his home in Oregon.
He had Alzheimer's disease, which is a condition that affects the brain.
Tom won an Emmy award for his work on 'Seinfeld' and even appeared in one episode.
He also served in the Navy and studied journalism and telecommunications.
He directed 85 episodes of 'Seinfeld' before leaving the show after the fifth season.
Emmy-winning director and producer Tom Cherones passed away at 86 after battling Alzheimer's disease.
Cherones was known for his work on 'Seinfeld', directing 85 episodes and winning an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1993.
He appeared in one episode of 'Seinfeld' as an actor.
Cherones served four years as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and had degrees in journalism and telecommunications.
He began his TV directing career with the 1986 show 'Babes in the Woods' and left 'Seinfeld' after the fifth season.
- Who
- Tom Cherones, Emmy-winning producer and director known for 'Seinfeld'
- What
- Passed away at 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease
- When
- January 10 (date of report), born on September 11, 1939
- Where
- Died at his home in Florence, Oregon; born in Tuscaloosa, AL
- Why
- Complications from Alzheimer's disease
- Name
- Tom Cherones
- Age
- 86
- Cause of Death
- Alzheimer's disease
- Notable Work
- Seinfeld (directed 85 episodes)
- Emmy Wins
- 1 (Outstanding Comedy Series in 1993)
- Emmy Nominations
- 6
- Birthdate
- September 11, 1939
- Birthplace
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Education
- University of New Mexico (Bachelor's in Journalism), University of Alabama (Master's in Telecommunications)
- Military Service
- United States Navy (Lieutenant for 4 years)
