Born in 1920, Mr. Alexander was raised by his devoted father and spent his formative years in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he attended Central High School.
During his teenage years, Mr. Alexander, along with his close friends Tony Randall (then Leonard Rosenberg) and several other exceptionally talented classmates, had the opportunity to perform on their own weekly radio show from 1937 to 1938.
Throughout his life, Mr. Alexander has proven to be a multi-talented individual, excelling in various fields such as acting, singing, dancing, painting, and photography. His impressive career on Broadway began in his twenties and thirties, where he starred in several notable productions, including Leonard Bernstein's "On The Town," opposite Nancy Walker, and Noel Coward's "Present Laughter," alongside Clifton Webb.
Mr. Alexander also had the pleasure of working with the renowned actress Rosalind Russell in both the stage and movie versions of "Auntie Mame," as well as with his life-long friend Peggy Cass. He has maintained a photography studio for many years and has held the position of official photographer for the New York City Ballet.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Mr. Alexander collaborated with his friend and author Patrick Dennis on two mock autobiographies, "Little Me" in 1961 and "First Lady" in 1964, both of which were huge successes. He is a long-time resident of Saratoga Springs, New York, and continues to be involved in various creative pursuits.
