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Jason Alexander: Biography

Jason Alexander

Birth Name: Jay Scott Greenspan
Birth Place: Newark, NJ
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/23/1959, Virgo
Profession: Actor

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Jason Alexander Fast Facts:

Took the stage name Jason Alexander when he was 15. Jason came from his mother's saying "Jay my son," and Alexander is his father's first name.
Left Boston University after his junior year to pursue acting, but received an honorary degree from the institution in 1995.
Roomed with Holly Hunter in New York City early in his career. Both made their feature-film debuts in the horror flick The Burning (1981).
Told USA Today in 1992, "I became an actor because of William Shatner. I was a major Star Trek fan." In 1999, he played a comical Captain Kirk in the TV special Ultimate Trek: Star Trek's Greatest Moments, which he also executive produced.
Wore clothing that was one size too small as George Costanza on Seinfeld.

Jason Alexander Relationships:
Alex Greenspan - Father
Daena Title - Wife
Gabriel - Son
Karen Van Horn - Half Sister
Michael Greenspan - Half Brother
Noah - Son
Ruth Greenspan - Mother
Jason Alexander Awards:
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor for a Comedy Series - Nominee
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1993 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1994 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1995 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1989 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Winner
College:
Attended Boston University, Boston, MA

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