Jason Alexander

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 roles, but later received an honorary degree in 1995. Roomed with Holly Hunter in New York City early in his career. The two 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… Show more 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. Fitted in clothing a size too small while on Seinfeld in order to make George Costanza look like, well, George Costanza. Became a spokesperson for the Jenny Craig weight-loss program in 2010. Is an accomplished magician. ~ Rovi

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