- Birth nameJason Alvarez
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Jason Konopisos is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Jason was born on March 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His family background is extremely diverse, predominantly of Cuban and Greek descent. After studying Existential Phenomenology at the University of Dallas and receiving his degree, he moved onto Rice University to begin master's studies - however that was cut short when he discovered his love for stand up comedy. His first performance at the historic Laugh Stop in Houston Texas, where other comics such as Jaime Foxx and Sam Kinison got their starts, was all he needed to realize performance was what he wanted to do with his life.
Shortly after that Jason started getting parts in commercials, TV and films - he then began to write material himself. In 2007 Jason wrote-directed-performed in the feature film The Waiter with such TV/Film legends as Dan Lauria and Charles Durning. In 2009 Jason moved to Los Angeles and pursued writing and acting further.- IMDb Mini Biography By: ANONYMOOSE
- His uncle is celebrated artist Dean Konopisos and grandson of RADM Konstantine Konopisos JAG.
- Played NCAA basketball and baseball for the University of Dallas.
- Founded and ran the former Konstantine Foundation - a government recognized non-profit charity organization.
- Related to legendary film actor Gregory Peck through his maternal grandmother Arlene Peck.
- Became friends with legendary character actor Charles Durning after directing him in "The Waiter.".
- My definition of happiness is being surrounded by your loved ones, while making art.
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