Jason Alexander - Poker Player

Biography

Jason Alexander is an American poker player, actor, and comedian known for his roles as George Costanza on Seinfeld. He has played in several high-profile tournaments and charity events.

Background

Jay Scott Greenspan was born in Newark, New Jersey, on September 23, 1959. He graduated from Livingston High School in 1977. From an early age, he was interested in magic and wanted to become a magician. He even attended a magic camp, where he was told that his hands were too small for card magic. Later, theatre drew his attention, and he realised, ‘Wait a minute—the whole thing's an illusion. Nothing up there is real.’

Jason Alexander Poker Career

Jason got into poker because he loved strategic games. He used to play casual games with his friends and colleagues and card games on set, which helped him develop poker strategies and psychology.

Celebrity Poker Showdown

In 2006, Alexander appeared on Bravo's "Celebrity Poker Showdown" and won eight tournaments, raising $500,000 for charity. The tournament was memorable for Alexander, who was down $11,000 chips against Michael Ian Black.

World Series of Poker

Alexander played in the 2007 World Series of Poker (WSOP) but was eliminated the next day. He returned to the 2009 WSOP Main Event but did not reach the final table; he finished in the top 30% of the field. In the 2010 WSOP, he played in the Circuit Regional Championship event and finished fifth, winning $16,933.

Jason Alexander's Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament

Beyond playing, Alexander also organises charity events. He hosts the annual Jason Alexander Celebrity Poker Tournament, the winnings of which go to the WeSPARK Cancer Support Center. In 2024, the 22nd edition of this tournament was held and raised $150,000. Guests like Bryan Cranston and Kevin Pollak attended the event, and five female plates reached the final table, making it a historic moment.

Alexander has appeared on several televised poker shows. He appeared twice on Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown and won a $500,000 prize. He also appeared in NBC's Poker After Dark, in the "Celebrities and Mentors" episode, and finished sixth. He signed with PokerStars and started playing under the screen name J. Alexander.

Recent Engagements

In August 2024, Alexander played in the VIP event hosted by the WSOP free-to-play app; the event allowed fans and fellow poker players to interact with him.

Jason Alexander's Net Worth

Alexander has a total live earnings of $37,750.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason Alexander a poker player?

Yes. Alexander is a poker player; he played in WSOP.

Why is Jason Alexander on the WSOP app?

He played in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main event and is a spokesman for the free-to-play WSOP App.