6 Quotes & Sayings By Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander was born on June 13, 1966 in New York City. He grew up in Brooklyn and attended DeWitt Clinton High School. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Maryland, College Park, later transferring to Sarah Lawrence College to finish his degree. While at the University of Maryland, he played on the men's basketball team Read more

He won two letters in basketball while also playing on the soccer and tennis teams. Alexander's first break came when he became the youngest actor to play the title role in "Dracula." His career continued to skyrocket until he starred in "Seinfeld" for nine years. Alexander became a household name after the show ended its run in 1998.

He also played other roles in films such as "The First Wives Club," "Hanging with the Homeboys," and "A Bunch of Amateurs." He married actress/comedian Julia Roberts on March 3, 1999; they have three children: daughters Daisy Mae (born December 7, 2000) and Violet (born January 31, 2003) and son Samuel Jason Alexander (born November 2, 2004).

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The thing about For Better or Worse is the only thing that made me an okay director for that is that I have a sense of humor, and it was supposed to be funny. Jason Alexander
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Many people don't know our famous 'soup kitchen' episode on Seinfeld was inspired by an actual soup restaurant off 8th Avenue in New York. Jason Alexander
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I know what it's like to be in the closet! I know what it's like to be bullied and attacked because someone or some group thought I was different or below them... so, I'm coming out of the closet as an ally of equality for everyone; as an ally to hope. Jason Alexander
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I can get motivated seeing a kid at my son's school overcome a learning disability. Jason Alexander
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I started balding at age 17 and after first being sad, I really embraced it. Jason Alexander