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Jason Alexander

Birth Place: Newark, NJ, USA

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BIO

Over the course of his career he has received an Emmy Award and a Tony Award as well as nominations for four Golden Globe Awards. He gained stardom for his role as George Costanza in the NBC sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated for seven consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and four Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor in Television.



Alexander made his Broadway debut originating the role of Joe in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along in 1981. He remained active on Broadway acting in the musicals The Rink in 1984, Personals in 1985, and the Neil Simon play Broadway Bound in 1986. He then starred in Jerome Robbins' Broadway in 1989, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He appeared in the Los Angeles production of Mel Brooks's The Producers. He was the artistic director of "Reprise! Broadway's Best in Los Angeles", where he has directed musicals.

His film roles include Pretty Woman (1990), Coneheads (1993), North (1994), The Last Supper (1995), Dunston Checks In (1996), Denial (1998), Shallow Hal (2001), and Wild Card (2015). He voiced the gargoyle Hugo in the Disney film The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) and the 2002 sequel as well as the titular role in Duckman (1994–1997). For his role in Dream On (1994) he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. He also acted in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2001, 2009), and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2019).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Barry Dragonetti


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Norman Drexel [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Staged Reading, 2008
Oscar Madison


[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2002
Max Bialystock [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Pseudolus

Tevye

Cigar

Floy

Pa

Emcee

The Setter

Tevye

Pseudolus

Cigar

Floy

The Setter

Pa

Emcee

[Broadway]
1986
Stanley


[Off-Broadway]
1985
Louis/Others

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985

[Off-Broadway]
1985

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Lenny

Punk

Uncle Fausto

Lino

Lenny

Punk

Uncle Fausto

Lino

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Joe


Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Director
 
[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

Videos

News


Alex Edelman to Return to BroadwaySF With WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

Tony and Emmy Award–winning comedian Alex Edelman will return to BroadwaySF’s Curran Theatre with his latest show, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO, for one performance.
Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast set to join the previously announced Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier award- winner Lesli Margherita starring as “Mrs. Lovett”.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; GREASE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Backyard Playhouse: Treetop Production Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; The Carnegie Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Spotlight: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS at Saban Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 12, 2025

BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS - ARTCO Celebrity Gala Celebration. 'BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS' is a song and dance celebration and the second annual benefit gala for ARTCO (All Roads Theatre Company) - LA's brand-new Equity theatre company!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 3, 2025- PUNCH Closes on Broadway and More
by - Nov 3, 2025

Wake up to all the latest buzz from the theatre world! Last night, the starry new play Little Bear Ridge Road opened on Broadway with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock taking the stage—get an inside look at the celebration and check out photos from the curtain call.
Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita to Star in SWEENEY TODD Directed by Jason Alexander
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Tony Award nominee Will Swenson and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita will star in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at La Mirada Theatre.
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025

Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
Randy Bryant Is Keeping Theater History Alive with New Ten Chimneys Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025

With the new documentary This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, CEO Randy Bryant aims to shed light on the rich history of Ten Chimneys and its enduring presence in the theater community.
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025

The official trailer has debuted for This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, the new documentary spotlighting influential theater couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Check out the trailer, which features interviews with Joel Grey, Jason Alexander, Tyne Daly, Phylicia Rashad, Alfred Molina, and more. 
Meet the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Previews begin on October 8. Meet the cast of The Queen of Versailles here and read bios of the show's stars and cast!
Photos: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Premieres
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Film to Premiere at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!
WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST Comes To The New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will open its 47th season 'Truth and Illusion' with the theatrical experience WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST.
The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati To Open Newly Restored Emery Theater With THE WIZARD OF OZ
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2025

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati will celebrate the grand reopening of the historic Emery Theater with The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition from October 10–26, 2025. 
THE COTTAGE and More Set for Stage Door Upcoming Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

After closing its most successful season since The Pandemic, Stage Door will continue to create art in the heart of Dunwoody with a season that features holiday favorites, hilarious tales and a tremendous amount of heart. Learn more.

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 from the Drama Desk Awards, the Best Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical award from the Tony Awards.

How many shows has Jason Alexander written?

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

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