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Jay Scott Greenspan (born September 23, 1959), better known by the stage name Jason Alexander, is an American actor, comedian and voice artist. Alexander is best known for his leading role as George Costanza in the television series Seinfeld. He portrayed the lawyer Philip Stuckey in the film Pretty Woman (1990). He has also had an active career on stage, appearing in several Broadway musicals including Jerome Robbins' Broadway in 1989, for which he won the Tony Award as Best Leading Actor in a Musical. He appeared in the Los Angeles production of The Producers. He is the Artistic Director of "Reprise! Broadway's Best in Los Angeles", where he has directed several musicals. He also voiced the lead character in the animated series Duckman (1994–1997).
Alexander was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Jewish parents Ruth Minnie (née Simon), a nurse and health care administrator, and Alexander B. Greenspan, an accounting manager. He has a half-sister, Karen Van Horne, and a half-brother, Michael Greenspan. Alexander grew up in Livingston, New Jersey and is a 1977 graduate of Livingston High School. He attended Boston University but left the summer before his senior year, after getting work in New York City. At Boston University, Alexander wanted to pursue classical acting, but a professor redirected him toward comedy after noticing his physique, remarking, "I know your heart and soul are Hamlet, but you will never play Hamlet." He was later given an honorary degree in 1995. He is a practicing magician, and only switched to acting as a career when he realized that he was unlikely to succeed as a magician.
Jason Alexander discusses a typical week of production on "Seinfeld" - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
Jason Alexander Re-Records Costanza's Message for Kat Dennings
Larry David and Jason Alexander Don't Like Backstage Chitchat
Jason Alexander On Acting in a Play Written by Larry David & Seinfeld Episodes he didn't Care For
Jason Alexander Teaches Pap Perfect Jerry Seinfeld Impression
Jason Alexander teaches Larry David how to play George
Jason Alexander discusses the end of "Seinfeld" - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
Jason Alexander discusses George Costanzas fiancee Susan on "Seinfeld"- EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
Jason Alexander discusses working with Larry David - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
Jason Alexander discusses 'George Castanza' being based on Larry David- EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
Actors: Joshua Marble (actor), James R.W. Hiatt (editor), James R.W. Hiatt (producer), James R.W. Hiatt (writer), James R.W. Hiatt (director), Meaghan Baldwin (actress), Michael Lynn (actor), Michael Lynn (producer), Jesse Like (actress), Michelle Pappas (actress),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: David Steinberg (actor), Shelley Berman (actor), Jason Alexander (actor), Jason Alexander (actor), Larry David (actor), Ted Danson (actor), Robert B. Weide (actor), Larry David (actor), Jeff Garlin (actor), Jeff Garlin (actor), Shelley Berman (actor), Richard Lewis (actor), Richard Kind (actor), Richard Kind (actor), Cheryl Hines (actress),
Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Short,Actors: Jeff Garlin (producer), Jerry Seinfeld (actor), Larry David (producer), Caroline Rhea (actress), Carol Leifer (actress), Mike Reynolds (actor), Cheryl Hines (actress), Paul F. Tompkins (actor), Larry David (actor), Don Lake (actor), Richard Lewis (actor), Jeff Garlin (actor), Jason Alexander (actor), Larry David (writer), Robert B. Weide (producer),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Eddie Griffin (actor), Lew Temple (actor), Anthony 'Treach' Criss (actor), Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc (miscellaneous crew), Forest Whitaker (actor), Steven Belgard (miscellaneous crew), Jada Pinkett Smith (actress), Bokeem Woodbine (actor), Bebe Drake (actress), Sandra 'Pepa' Denton (actress), Andrew Mondshein (editor), Bill Carraro (producer), Doug McHenry (producer), Doug McHenry (director), Wayne Dehart (actor),
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