Hollywood A-Listers Who Got Their Big Break in Horror Films

Jason Alexander

If you've ever seen The Burning, you may have recognized a familiar face—Jason Alexander. Before he was George Costanza on Seinfeld, Alexander made his film debut as Dave, the resident comedic relief in this 1981 slasher film. Perhaps most surprisingly, he has a full head of hair.

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The More You Know

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