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Jason Alexander, is an American actor and comedian whose career spans television, film, and the stage. He is best known for his portrayal of George Costanza on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld, a role that brought him widespread recognition and earned a Screen Actors Guild Award along with multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Over the course of his career, Alexander has received both an Emmy Award and a Tony Award, reflecting his work across mediums.



Alexander made his Broadway debut in 1981, originating the role of Joe in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. He continued working steadily in the theater throughout the 1980s, appearing in productions such as The Rink, Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound, and Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, the latter earning him the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. His stage work has remained an important part of his career, including performances in The Producers on tour and Fish in the Dark on Broadway, as well as directing projects such as the 2023 Broadway production of The Cottage.

In film, Alexander has appeared in a wide range of roles, including performances in Pretty Woman, Jacob’s Ladder, Coneheads, The Paper, Dunston Checks In, Shallow Hal, and Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. He has also had a notable career as a voice actor, lending his voice to Hugo in Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame and starring in the animated series Duckman. On television beyond Seinfeld, he earned an Emmy nomination for his guest performance on Dream On and served as the narrator for the documentary Sideshow: Alive on the Inside.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Portuguese Kid The Portuguese Kid
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Barry Dragonetti
Fish In the Dark Fish In the Dark
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Norman Drexel [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Odd Couple
[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Staged Reading, 2008
Oscar Madison
The Producers
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2002
Max Bialystock [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Accomplice
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Performer
Jerome Robbins' Broadway
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Pseudolus
Tevye
Cigar
Floy
Pa
Emcee
The Setter
Tevye
Pseudolus
Cigar
Floy
The Setter
Pa
Emcee
Broadway Bound
[Broadway]
1986
Stanley
Personals
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Louis/Others
Personals
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Personals
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Personals
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
The Rink
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Lenny
Punk
Uncle Fausto
Lino
Lenny
Punk
Uncle Fausto
Lino
Forbidden Broadway
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Merrily We Roll Along
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Joe

Productions

The CottageThe Cottage
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
The Odd Couple
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Director
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[Los Angeles, 2007]
Director

Writing

Movies

The Burning
[ 1981 ] Dave
The Mosquito Coast
[ 1986 ] Clerk
Brighton Beach Memoirs
[ 1986 ] Pool Player #1
Jacob's Ladder
[ 1990 ] Geary
White Palace
[ 1990 ] Neil
Pretty Woman
[ 1990 ] Philip Stuckey
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
[ 1992 ] Bernie Fishbine
Coneheads
[ 1993 ] Larry Farber
The Paper
[ 1994 ] Marion Sandusky
Blankman
[ 1994 ] Mr. Stone
North
[ 1994 ] North's Dad
For Better or Worse
[ 1995 ] Michael Makeshift
The Last Supper
[ 1995 ] The Anti-Environmentalist
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
[ 1996 ] Hugo
Dunston Checks In
[ 1996 ] Robert Grant
Love! Valour! Compassion!
[ 1997 ] Buzz Hauser
Denial
[ 1998 ] Art Witz
Love and Action in Chicago
[ 1999 ] Frank
Madeline: Lost in Paris
[ 1999 ] Uncle Horst, Henri
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
[ 2000 ] Boris
The Trumpet of the Swan
[ 2001 ] Father
Shallow Hal
[ 2001 ] Mauricio
On Edge
[ 2001 ] Zamboni Phil
Hood of Horror
[ 2006 ] British Record Mogul
Ira & Abby
[ 2006 ] Dr. Morris Saperstein
How to Go Out on a Date in Queens
[ 2006 ] Johnny
Farce of the Penguins
[ 2006 ] Penguin on Belly
The Grand
[ 2007 ] Dr. Yakov Achmed
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
[ 2009 ] Carl
Rock Slyde
[ 2009 ] Mailman Stan
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
[ 2010 ] Moronic
Delhi Safari
[ 2012 ] Male Flamingo, Hyena Cook
Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] Vinnie Di Ruzzio
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
[ 2015 ] Larry's Dad
Wild Card
[ 2015 ] Pinky
The Portuguese Kid
[ 2018 ] Barry Dragonetti
My Boyfriend's Meds
[ 2020 ] Dr. Sternbach
Faith Based
[ 2020 ] Nicky Steele
Stealing Pulp Fiction
[ 2024 ]
The Gettysburg Address
[ 2025 ] Noah Brooks
The Electric State
[ 2025 ] TedWingman
The Gettysburg Address
[ 2025 ] Noah Brooks (voice)

TV Shows

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jason Alexander
Dilbert
Catbert
Dinosaurs
UFO! Host, Announcer, Grown Baby
E/R
Harold Stickley
Everybody Hates Chris
Principal Edwards
Fish Hooks
Mr. Nibbles
Harley Quinn
Sy Borgman
Hercules
Poseidon
Kody Kapow
Goji
Listen Up
Tony Kleinman
Seinfeld
George Costanza
The Cleveland Show
Saul Friedman
The Grinder
Cliff Bemis
The Larry Sanders Show
Jason Alexander
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Asher Friedman
The Orville
Olix
TripTank
Phil, Agent, Jim
Young Sheldon
Gene Lundy
Y llegaron de noche
Carl Laemmle
Star Trek: Prodigy
[ 2022-2024 ] Counselor Noum

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Jason Alexander, Jerome Robbins' Broadwa


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1989 - Best Actor - Musical

Jason Alexander, Jerome Robbins' Broadway


winner
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Jason Alexander , Jerome Robbins' Broadway

Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production

Jason AlexanderBroadway Bound

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by Michael Quintos - Feb 5, 2026

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Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita Sing 'My Friends' From SWEENEY TODD
by Joshua Wright - Jan 31, 2026

Get a first look at Tony Award nominee Will Swenson Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. The production has musical direction by Darryl Archibald, choreography by Lee Martino, and direction by Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander.  
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Photos: First Look At Will Swenson And Lesli Margherita In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2026

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by Shari Barrett - Jan 23, 2026

I decided to speak with its two stars, Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita about the challenges faced during their journeys to taking on Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett and how working with Director Jason Alexander for the La Mirada production has inspired them to bring these two iconic characters to life.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jason Alexander been in?

Jason Alexander has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jason Alexander been in?

Jason Alexander has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jason Alexander been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jerome Robbins' Broadwa, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jerome Robbins' Broadway and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Broadway Bound .

What awards has Jason Alexander won?

Jason Alexander has won several prestigious awards for his performance in Jerome Robbins' Broadway. He received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards, the Best Actor in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical award at the Tony Awards. These honors recognize his exceptional talent and contribution to musical theater.

How many shows has Jason Alexander written?

Jason Alexander has written 1 shows including Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Bookwriter).

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