Sep 23, 1959
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Newark, NJ
65 years old
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TV Actor
Name, Age & Place of Birth
Born Jay Scott Greenspan on September 23, 1959, in Newark, New Jersey, USA, he adopted the stage name Jason Alexander, borrowing from his dad’s first name . As of June 2025, he is 65 years old, turning 66 this September .
Early Life & Education
Raised in a Jewish family, Jason is the son of Ruth Minnie (a nurse) and Alexander Greenspan (an accounting manager) . Growing up in Maplewood and Livingston, New Jersey, he discovered a passion for performance early, experimenting with magic before falling in love with theater .
He graduated from Livingston High School in 1977, then attended Boston University to study theater. Though he left during his senior year to pursue New York stage work, he later received an honorary degree in 1995 .
Career & Breakthrough
Broadway Beginnings
Debuted on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along (1981), followed by The Rink (1984) and Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound (1986) .
Won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway in 1989 .
Television Fame
Became a household name as the neurotic, lovable George Costanza on NBC’s Seinfeld (1989–1998), earning seven Emmy nominations, four Golden Globe nods, and a Screen Actors Guild Award in 1995 .
Voiced leading roles in popular animated series, including the titular character in Duckman (1994–1997) and Catbert in Dilbert (1999–2000) .
Film & Directing Work
Appeared in notable films like Pretty Woman (1990), Jacob’s Ladder (1990), Coneheads (1992), The Paper (1994), Shallow Hal (2001), and Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009) .
Returned to stage and screen with countless roles and eventually moved into directing—on Broadway (Fish in the Dark, The Cottage) and for television, continuing to co-host and present .
Personal Life & Advocacy
Married to Daena Title since May 31, 1982, Jason and Daena are proud parents of two sons—Gabe (born 1992) and Noah (born 1996), both via IVF .
Gabe pursued acting and writing, including a joint project with his father (Dinner with Dad) and now has a child of his own .
Noah took a quieter, thoughtful path into voice acting and narration .
Family remains Jason’s central pride—he’s said fatherhood is his greatest achievement—and he's celebrated being a supportive role model to his children and grandchildren .
Awards & Recognition
Tony Award – Best Actor in a Musical (Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, 1989)
Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor (Seinfeld, 1995)
Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, with long-term acclaim as one of modern television’s most memorable comedic actors .
Philanthropy & Public Engagement
Jason is actively involved in charity, notably serving as a national spokesman for the Scleroderma Foundation. He’s been politically outspoken, endorsing Barack Obama (2012) and Joe Biden (2020), and has publicly criticized the Trump administration and other political figures .
Final Thoughts
From Broadway stages to becoming one of TV’s most beloved characters, and from family life to meaningful advocacy, Jason Alexander’s journey is one of creative triumphs and personal devotion. His legacy is not just in awards and roles, but in the love he shares with his family and the generosity he’s shown through his public work.
