Jason Alexander Speaker Biography
Actor, Director, Producer, Writer & Social Activist
Though best known for his award-winning, nine-year stint as the now iconic George Costanza of television’s Seinfeld, Jason Alexander has achieved international recognition for a career noted for its extraordinary diversity from lauded performances on stage, screen and television to his extensive works as a writer, composer, director, producer and acting teacher.
Stage
Jason began as a teenager doing commercials for television and radio. While still in college, he made his Broadway debut in the original cast of the Hal Prince/Stephen Sondheim musical Merrily We Roll Along. He continued starring on Broadway in the original casts of Kander and Ebb’s The Rink, Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound, Rupert Holmes’ Accomplice and his Tony Award-winning performance in Jerome Robbin’s Broadway. Jason also authored the libretto for that show, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Film
His many films include Pretty Woman, Jacob’s Ladder, Love Valor Compassion, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Dunston Checks In, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Shallow Hal. Additionally, he directed the feature films For Better or Worse and Just Looking. He also directed television episodes of Seinfeld, Til Death, Everybody Hates Chris, Mike and Molly, Criminal Minds and Franklin & Bash. His direction of Brad Paisley’s “Online” video won him a Country Music Award.
Television
Aside from Seinfeld, Jason has starred and produced the series Bob Patterson, Listen Up and Hit the Road. Other notable roles are in Friends, Two and a Half Men, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Criminal Minds, Monk, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Young Sheldon.
Keynote Speaker and Comedian
Jason tours the country as a speaker, comedian and symphony artist. In his spare time, he is also an award-winning magician, childrens’ author, poker champion, political and social activist, martial artist, ceramicist, teacher and a husband to artist Daena Title and proud dad of his sons, Gabriel and Noah.
Jason Alexander Speaking Topics
As Long As You're Asking – A Conversation with Jason Alexander
“As Long As You're Asking – A Conversation with Jason Alexander” is an evening of comedy, music, and conversation with the award-winning star of stage and screen in which the audience determines what they want to know the most. Moderated by Peter Tobin, a long-time friend and business associate, this open and humorous conversation will take a look at Alexander’s upbringing, what drives him and his multi-faceted career. Alexander will present a variety of topics for the audience to pick and choose, culminating in behind the scenes stories of his life, career, and social activism. Or ask about anything you've always wanted to know and see if he can answer. Alexander has starred on Broadway, in hit films like Pretty Woman and Shallow Hal and, of course, Seinfeld. He is an actor, director, producer, writer, children’s book author, award-winning magician, semi-pro poker player and social/political activist. It's all on the table and the conversation is completely in your control, making for a once in a lifetime event.
