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Alan Alda: Summary

Recent Role:
Himself on Live with Regis and Kelly
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
1-28-1936
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name:
Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo
AKA:
Alphonso D'Abruzzo, Alan D'Abruzzo, Alphonso Alda
Alan Alda, born on January 28, 1936, began his acting career at the age of 16 in Barnesville, Pennsylvania. While in college at Fordham University, Alda was able to perform on stage in Rome with his father, the late Robert Alda, on television. However, his acting career began with "Secret File, U.S.A." Afterwards, his acting career slowly began to build up, until he finally joined M*A*S*H, of which became his biggest success. Since M*A*S*H, Alda has won well over 25 awards, including 6 Golden Globes, 5 Emmys, and 7 People's Choice Awards.



Not only has Alda starred on television and the silver screen, but he has also appeared on Broadway multiple times. His performance on Broadway's Fair Game of Lover won him a Theatre World Award, and his acting on The Apple Tree earned him a Toby Nomination.



Nearly fifteen years before his success on M*A*S*H, Alda married Arlene Weiss on March 17, 1957. Since then, they have had three daughters: Eve, Elizabeth, and Beatrice. Besides acting, Alda has written two books: Never Have Your Dog Stuffed: And Other Things I've Learned and The Last Days of M*A*S*H, of which he co-wrote with his wife, Arlene.
Alan Alda, born on January 28, 1936, began his acting career at the age of 16 in Barnesville, Pennsylvania. While in college at Fordham University, Alda was able to perform on stage in Rome with his father, the late Robert Alda, on television. However, his acting career began with "Secret File, U.S.A." Afterwards, his acting career slowly began to build up, until he finally joined

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    I think he's overated ...Continue »

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    JPPT1974's avatarmember since: Nov 2, 2005

    One of the all time greats! ...Continue »

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    Love_ya24's avatarmember since: Dec 6, 2006

    Alan Alda is the best actor I've ever seen. ...Continue »

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    i started to watch Alan Alda on M*A*S*H and absolutley love Hawkeye ...Continue »

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    AxelXIII's avatarmember since: Apr 20, 2006

    Pure talent, Outstanding, an incredible actor and director. I don't think that if there was a different person to play Hawkeye Pierce on M*A*S*H that it would have been the hit it was... ...Continue »

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