Who Is Jason Alexander's Wife? All About Daena Title

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason Alexander and his wife Daena Title attend the opening night performance of “Good Boys” at Pasadena Playhouse on June 30, 2019.Photo:Michael Tullberg/Getty

Michael Tullberg/Getty

Jason Alexanderhas been married to his wife, Daena Title, since 1982.

From day one, the actor knew Title was someone special. Duringa 2015 appearanceonThe Late Late Show with James Corden, Alexander shared the story of his first date with his eventual wife.

“I knew I was playing way above the rim with this girl, so — I think I had a thousand dollars to my name — I went to the bank and took out a thousand dollars in cash,” he said. “I went ‘I don’t know what she’s gonna want to do, but I’m gonna do it!’ "

They quickly fell for each other and married in the early 1980s. After tying the knot, Alexander and Title had two sons, Gabe, born in 1992, and Noah, who arrived in 1996. The pair also became grandparents in 2022 when Gabe had a son.

So who is Jason Alexander’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Daena Title and her relationship with the actor.

She attended Wellesley College

Jason Alexander and Daena Title attend the 2015 Tony Awards on June 7, 2015 in New York City.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

According toher website, Title was raised in Long Island and received a bachelor’s degree in art history and theatre studies from Wellesley College in 1979.

After graduating, she moved to Manhattan to work as an actress and writer. Today, she and Alexander live in L.A.

She is a painter

Matthew Simmons/WireImage

Title’s website says she is a “feminist, expressionist painter” who is “best known for her colorful, figurative work that mirrors her obsession with modern female icons.”

Her work has been shown at galleries across the U.S., including in New York City, Los Angeles and Wisconsin.

Their first date was a star-studded dinner

Jason Alexander and his wife Daena Title during Linea Pelle 20th Anniversary Party.J.Sciulli/WireImage

J.Sciulli/WireImage

Alexander and Title didn’t have a regular first outing.

“She was the cheapest date in the world," he toldJames Cordenabout their dinner in 2015. “We went to a restaurant that no longer exists in New York called Cafe Central … our waiter for the evening wasBruce Willisand our bartender wasJohn Goodman.”

Even though Alexander didn’t spend his whole bank account on their memorable first date, Title was won over. Shortly after, they moved in together.

“Within three weeks, we were living together,” Alexander added.

Alexander proposed with a billboard in Times Square

Jason Merritt/Getty

During his appearance on Corden’s show, Alexander explained that his relationship with Title developed quickly.

“Within six weeks, I started proposing,” he said. “She turned me down three times, and then I had that,” he said while pointing to an image of a billboard in Times Square illuminated with the text, “Daena, I love you, please marry me, forever - Jason.”

This time, Title said, “Yes.”

They got married in 1982

Jason Alexander and his wife Daena Title attend the 1992 Primetime Emmy Awards on August 30, 1992.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

The couple tied the knot on May 31, 1982. According to an interview Alexander did for the 2005 bookStars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish, they exchanged traditional wedding vows but with a modern update.

“There’s a ritual where the husband basically says, ‘With this ring I consecrate you unto me,’ " he explained. “So Daena asks the rabbi, ‘And then what doIsay?' And the rabbi said, ‘Well, you don’t say anything, once the man says that, it’s done.’ "

Alexander continued, “Daena went, ‘Hold the phone, he’ll be consecrating himself unto me as well.’ The rabbi said, ‘Well, he can say it, but it doesn’t mean anything,' ” and Daena said, ‘It will mean somethingto me.' "

Alexander and Title share two sons

Jason Alexander and his wife Daena Title with their sons Gabe and Noah at the “Avatar” Los Angeles premiere on December 16, 2009 in Hollywood, California.Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

The pair are parents to two sons — Gabe Greenspan was born in May 1992, and Noah Greenspan was welcomed in February 1996. Their children share part of Alexander’s birth name, Jay Scott Greenspan.

Noah is also in the entertainment industry as avoice actor.

Title appeared on an episode ofSeinfeld

Jason Alexander with his wife Daena Title at The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute to Television’s Comedy Legends on November 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media/Getty

Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media/Getty

Alexander’s wife can be spotted in the famous courtroom-based finale episode ofSeinfeld, alongside her husband.

“Particularly sweet for me is that my wife was a jury member. So my wife, who was taking the journey with me, got to be on the set on the show for that last episode,” Alexander toldVarietyin 2018.

Alexander has said he’s “lucky” to be married to Title

Jason Alexander and Daena Title in 2014.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

While appearing on theTodayshow in March 2025, Alexander shared the secret to his long-lasting marriage with Title.

“I’m married to a woman who lives this thing that I first heard of inA Raisin of the Sun. It’s kind of quoted there. It goes something like this: On my worst day, she remembers me on my best day and beckons me back,” he said.

“If you have a partner who can do that … because we all have worst days, you don’t give up on that partner,” the actor continued, adding, “I am a lucky man.”

source: people.com