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 Born and raised in New Jersey and a longtime New York resident, Alexander focused his efforts early in entertainment by joking with classmates to steer them away from teasing him about his chubbiness. He amused them with impressions, comedy album bits and film dialogue. From that display of comic flair, Alexander broadened his scope by taking singing and dancing lessons. By 13, he performed at his Bar Mitzvah, which he considers his "first paid gig." And at 17, he earned his first professional job when he was spotted in a childrens theater group and invited to perform on a local New York kid's program.
His first role came while studying at Boston University when he took a part in a horror film entitled The Burning, which also featured newcomers Holly Hunter and Fisher Stevens. Subsequent films have been more auspicious, including Brighton Beach Memoirs, Mosquito Coast, Jacob's Ladder, White Palace, and the attention-grabbing role as Richard Gere's friend and villianous lawyer in Pretty Woman. In 1991, Alexander landed his first film lead in I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore, a romantic comedy with Nia Peeples about a man who loses weight to win over the girl of his dreams.
He also played George on Seinfeld and was the voice of Duckman.
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