Jason Alexander: Summary

Recent Role:: on Criminal Minds

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 9-23-1959

Birthplace:: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Birth Name:: Jason Scott Greenspan

Jason Alexander was one of the stars of the award-winning television sitcom "Seinfeld." His character, the neurotic George Costanza, was based in part on the show's creator, Larry David. He has also appeared in a number of movies ("Love! Valour! Compassion!" among them) and done some work as a director, including a recent successful Hollywood concert version of the musical "Hair," for which he was also the emcee. He is also known for providing the voice of the lead character in the cult animated series "Duckman."

Jason began his acting career on the New York stage. He was awarded the 1989 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

He has also done a McDonalds commercial advertising the McDLT, a sandwich that separated the beef "hot side" from the rest of the hamburger "cool side." He has also appeared in KFC commercials, including one with baseball superstar Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants and another one opposite Trista Rehn of "The Bachelorette." He is also featured in country star Brad Paisley's music video "Celebrity."

In the fall of 2004, he began appearing in a new show on CBS, "Listen Up," costarring Malcolm-Jamal Warner. His character was based on sportswriter Tony Kornheiser.

Jason appeared with Kelsey Grammer in the musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." He played Jacob Marley to Grammer's Ebenezer Scrooge. Jason Alexander was one of the stars of the award-winning television sitcom "Seinfeld." His character, the neurotic George Costanza, was based in part on the show's creator, Larry David. He has also appeared in a number of movies ("Love! Valour! Compassion!" among them) and done some work as a director, including a recent successful Hollywood concert version of the musical "Hair," for...

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Seinfeld cast kickin' it on the Curb
Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer will reunite on Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm for multiple episodes.
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Posh, Costanza making guest appearances
Victoria Beckham bringing fashionista sense to Ugly Betty, Jason Alexander to date Old Christine.
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andyc986
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This guy is so funny ...Continue »
I love him in sienfeld as the pathetic, short, stocky, bald man that was Jerrys best friend. He alwways did something to make me laugh. Whether it be pick a fight with a buble boy, Pretend to be a marine biologist to get a girl, or push and knock down grandmas and children in order to get away from a simple kitchen fire. He is just so funny in that show. If it wasn't for him ( and kramer of course) the show wouldn't be half as good as it is today. I just think he was perfect for the role of the self loathing losser who had no reason to get up in the morning beside read the paper.
04/30/07 09:07pm | report abuse
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NoOneIsAlone
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He is one of the best actors ever! The way that he manages to put up the character of George Constanza is simply awesome, the way that he acts and the way that he manages to do everything, I think that he is one of the best. Though, I must agree that his career has not been of the best after Seinfeld, I must admit that he has a lot of talent. He is an awesome actor!
02/16/07 10:25pm | report abuse
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amauriel
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Jason Alexander is definitely a great comedic actor, as he had proven on "Seinfeld" for years in his role as the goofy George Costanza. While his film career has been less than great, he always seems to pull off his roles perfectly--almost like he was born to play them.
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seinfeld111690
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A classic in Seinfeld ...Continue »
One of the best Tv show characters, along with Matthew Perry to ever get on the old tube. Jason's main success started out on the show Seinfeld, where he played the out of control character, George. He starred in other shows but he never made it as big as he did on Seinfeld
01/23/07 03:08pm | report abuse
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glcostanza
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Gorgeous George is the greatest character in sit-com history! Jason Alexander is a fantastic actor who shouldn't be just thought of as George Costanza. ...Continue »
In the Curb of Enthusiasm Larry David and Jason Alexander talk about how George has affected Jason's life. There are some positive effects like: he got a lot of money, he got noticed, but there were also negatives effects. Jason is now only really known as George. People always want to see him act a character like George, the stupid, schmuck. But, we all know he can play more then just that role. We have all seen him in Pretty Woman were he acted a totally different character and he did great! So, from now on don't think of Jason as George think of him as a great actor.
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