Susie Essman's Biography: Susie Essman was born in Manhattan and graduated from Purchase College. As a comedian, she is the voice of Helen Higgins on the Comedy Central show Crank Yankers. Her previous credits included Crocodile Dundee II, Baby Boom and Punchline. Susie Greene is portrayed by Susie Essman on the comedy television series Curb Your Enthusiasm. She is the wife of Jeff who is more loving and demonstrative to Oscar, her dog, than her husband.