American Actor and Comedian
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Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander has a net worth of $80 Million as of 2024. Considered one of the richest comedians by Forbes, Alexander still earns $6 million annually from the Seinfeld as royalty income.
How Seinfeld Changed his Fortunes
Before being cast in Seinfeld, Jason Alexander’s net worth was slightly below $50,000. He had roles in some commercials and provided voiceovers for animated movies.
During the initial four seasons of Seinfeld, Alexander earned $70,000 for each episode, much lesser than what Michael Richards was making as Kramer.
During the fifth season, he negotiated a new deal, and his salary was increased to $125,000 per episode. During the final two seasons of the show, Alexander was paid a record sum of $200k per episode.
Ads and Commercials
Jason Alexander acted in over 500 commercials since the 1980s. He worked for KFC, Hershey’s Kiss, Sony Watchman TV, McDonald’s, and many more top brands. Through these commercials, he has earned over $10 million in total revenue.
Standup Comedy Earnings
Alexander is one of the biggest standup comedians who sold over a million tickets through his shows. In the 1980s and 90s, he was earning over $10,000 from each show. By the 2000s, his income from each show stood at $70,000.
In the years after “Seinfeld,” Jason Alexander continued to work on various acting projects. He appeared in films such as “Love! Valour! Compassion!” (1997), “The Adventures of Rocky.
Jason Alexander Net Worth
Net Worth | $80 Million |
Annual Income | $7 Million |
Seinfeld Salary | $250,000 per episode |
Real Estate Assets | $25 Million |
Monthly Spends | $160,000 |
FAQs
Jason Alexander earned over $35 Million from all seasons of Seinfeld.
After Seinfeld, Alexander acted in a few films but did not taste big commercial success. However, his career as a Standup comedian took off.
No. As Alexander mentioned in a recent interview, he is not close with Jerry Seinfeld.