Jason Alexander
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.
Date of Birth: September 23, 1959 (66)
Birth Place: Newark, NJ, USA
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BIO
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.
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
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Connection
Movies
[ 1981 ] Dave
[ 1986 ] Clerk
[ 1986 ] Pool Player #1
[ 1990 ] Geary
[ 1990 ] Neil
[ 1990 ] Philip Stuckey
[ 1992 ] Bernie Fishbine
[ 1993 ] Larry Farber
[ 1994 ] Marion Sandusky
[ 1994 ] Mr. Stone
[ 1994 ] North's Dad
[ 1995 ] Michael Makeshift
[ 1995 ] The Anti-Environmentalist
[ 1996 ] Hugo
[ 1996 ] Robert Grant
[ 1997 ] Buzz Hauser
[ 1998 ] Art Witz
[ 1999 ] Frank
[ 1999 ] Uncle Horst, Henri
[ 2000 ] Boris
[ 2001 ] Father
[ 2001 ] Mauricio
[ 2001 ] Zamboni Phil
[ 2006 ] British Record Mogul
[ 2006 ] Dr. Morris Saperstein
[ 2006 ] Johnny
[ 2006 ] Penguin on Belly
[ 2007 ] Dr. Yakov Achmed
[ 2009 ] Carl
[ 2009 ] Mailman Stan
[ 2010 ] Moronic
[ 2012 ] Male Flamingo, Hyena Cook
[ 2014 ] Vinnie Di Ruzzio
[ 2015 ] Larry's Dad
[ 2015 ] Pinky
[ 2018 ] Barry Dragonetti
[ 2020 ] Dr. Sternbach
[ 2020 ] Nicky Steele
[ 2024 ]
[ 2025 ] Noah Brooks
[ 2025 ] TedWingman
[ 2025 ] Noah Brooks (voice)
TV Shows
Jason Alexander
Catbert
UFO! Host, Announcer, Grown Baby
Harold Stickley
Principal Edwards
Mr. Nibbles
Sy Borgman
Poseidon
Goji
Tony Kleinman
George Costanza
Saul Friedman
Cliff Bemis
Jason Alexander
Asher Friedman
Olix
Phil, Agent, Jim
Gene Lundy
[ 2024 ] Carl Laemmle
[ 2022-2024 ] Counselor Noum
Awards and Nominations
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Jason Alexander, Jerome Robbins' Broadwa
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Jason Alexander, Jerome Robbins' Broadway
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Jason Alexander, Jerome Robbins' Broadway
Jason Alexander, Broadway Bound
Videos
Video: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Celebrates Its Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-20 21:16:11
Video: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-04 14:13:23
Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita Sing 'My Friends' From SWEENEY TODD
by Joshua Wright - 2026-01-31 17:48:21
Exclusive: Will Swenson & Lesli Margherita In Rehearsals For SWEENEY TODD
by Joshua Wright - 2026-01-22 22:31:43
Video: Lesli Margherita On Playing 'Mrs. Lovett' In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-01-13 18:55:53
Video: KJ Appa Is Jimmy Stewart in New Teaser Trailer for JIMMY Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 17:27:27
Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-12-16 13:46:18
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 11:57:15
Video: Vanessa Williams Sings 'A Lot of Livin' to Do' From BYE BYE BIRDIE at MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2025-02-17 13:48:27
Video: Jason Alexander in Rehearsal for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-25 20:55:46
Video: First Look at Jason Alexander in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-02 10:11:01
Video: Vanessa Williams Releases Music Video for New Single 'Legs (Keep Dancing)'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-28 14:14:07
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater with Jason Alexander & More
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-16 14:37:33
Video: Jason Alexander Talks JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-23 15:51:32
Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Stephi Wild - 2024-02-19 05:26:34
Video: CINDERELLA Director Chris Stewart Talks Children's Theatre Company's New Production
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-02-13 20:56:53
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Martian Entertainment named Ju Hong as Vice President of International Development and Kaylin Kellin as Head of Creative Strategy and Synergy, expanding the Tony-winning producing and general management firm's leadership team.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026
Windows, a new play written by Tawni O'Dell, will be presented for two performances at Arizona Theatre Company at the Temple of Music and Art, featuring Bryan Batt, Rachel York and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière translated by Doug Skinner, adapted by Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) with direction by Tony Award nominee Brandon J. Dirden (Waiting for Godot) making his Broadway directorial debut.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026
The musical comedy concept album, featuring Chris Sullivan and Kimiko Glenn, is now streaming after its songs and cast drew more than 10 million views online.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth will present THE COTTAGE as its season-closing comedy, featuring Natalie Young and Parker Davis Gray.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2026
“Good Guy with a Gun,” the title track from the upcoming musical comedy concept album, is now available to stream. Chris Sullivan, who voices the character of NRA lobbyist Ron Barkley, performs the song as a duet with Kimiko Glenn, who portrays his liberal daughter, Jenna. Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026
Find out the best titles to watch in July, including the filmed version of Hadestown the Musical, Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026
“N-R-AMEN”, the second single from the upcoming musical comedy concept album, Good Guy with a Gun!, is now available to stream. Listen to Rebecca Naomi Jones' performance now.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Ian McRae's PAINTED PONIES, directed by Elina de Santos, will receive its world premiere on the Audre Stage at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center in Santa Monica, starring Rachel Sorsa as a mother reckoning with past mistakes.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026
Good Apples Collective will present the world premiere of BENEVOLENT by Sophie McIntosh at IATI Theater in New York. The play follows four inmates at a 1917 reformatory for 'fallen and friendless girls.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway will welcome Kate Walsh, Allison Williams, Alexander Dreymon, and Academy Award winner Jim Rash in their Broadway debuts, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
Good Guy With a Gun!, a satirical musical concept album featuring Chris Sullivan, Kimiko Glenn, Anthony Rapp, Jason Alexander, and Yvette Nicole Brown, has released its' first single, 'Liberal Love,' now available.
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard and SNL stars Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman have joined the rotating cast of the Drama Desk Award-winning CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Following its Broadway premiere, Celebrity Autobiography will welcome Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard, Emmy Award winner and “Saturday Night Live” stars Mikey Day, and Chloe Fineman.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Go inside the starry opening night in new video!
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Get a first look at the production's starry cast in action!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the return of Jason Alexander for a special event, As Long As You’re Asking: A Conversation with Jason Alexander.
by Bruce Glikas - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Check out photos from opening night here.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, Anthony Anderson, Jason Alexander, Tiler Peck, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer join the rotating cast of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY for its Broadway premiere at the Shubert Theatre.
by Rachel Weinberg - Apr 26, 2026
The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jason Alexander has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
Jason Alexander has not appeared in the West End.
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 .
Jason Alexander won Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Jerome Robbins' Broadway. He also received the Best Actor - Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Jerome Robbins' Broadway.
Jason Alexander has written 1 shows including Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Bookwriter).
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