He was born on September 23, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey. His real name is Jay Greenspan. His first performance was in a fourth-grade play as a Nordic explorer. He was so nervous that he threw up on stage. In spite of this experience, he went on acting. Throughout his years at Livingston High School, he performed in school theatrical productions. When he was 15, he adopted the nickname Jason Alexander

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