“The Middle East is a very difficult stage to play upon. Without doubt, it is a good drama. And on occasion, there are situations so unimaginable, if not ludicrous, as to make them almost comic. But the cast is constantly changing, the audience is often disengaged, and it seems at times that no one is actually running the show.”

American actor and comedian, born 1959

Jason Alexander is an American actor and comedian, best known for his work in television and stage. He was born in 1959 and is widely recognized for playing George Costanza on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. His career has brought him an Emmy Award and a Tony Award, along with four Golden Globe Award nominations. He won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for Seinfeld, and was nominated for seven straight Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, as well as four Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor in Television.