Jason Alexander

Biography

Jay Scott Greenspan, better known by his professional name of Jason Alexander, is an American actor, writer, comedian, television director and producer, and singer. He is best known for his role as George Costanza on the television series Seinfeld, appearing in the sitcom from 1989 to 1998. He also has had an active career on the stage, appearing in several Broadway musicals including Jerome Robbins' Broadway in 1989, for which he won the Tony Award as Best Actor in a Musical. He appeared in the Los Angeles production of The Producers with Martin Short. He is the Artistic Director of "Reprise! Broadway's Best in Los Angeles," where he has directed several musicals. Alexander is also an avid poker player.

Known For

The Simpsons

as Bourbon Verlander (voice)

Pretty Woman

as Philip Stuckey

Friends

as Earl

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

as Carl

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

as Gargoyle Hugo (voice)

Malcolm in the Middle

as Leonard

Criminal Minds

as Prof. Rothchild

The Return of Jafar

as Abis Mal - the Chief of the Thieves (voice)

Two and a Half Men

as Dr. Goodman

Shallow Hal

as Mauricio