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Alan Alda is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and author. He is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H, for which he won five Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He has also appeared in films such as The Aviator, The Seduction of Joe Tynan, and Crimes and Misdemeanors. Alda was born on January 28, 1936, in New York City, the son of Robert Alda, an actor and singer, and Joan Browne, a homemaker and former beauty-pageant winner. He attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, and Fordham University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1956. Alda began his acting career in the 1950s, appearing in television shows such as The Phil Silvers Show and Playhouse 90. He made his film debut in the 1961 film The Longest Day. He went on to appear in films such as The Aviator, The Seduction of Joe Tynan, and Crimes and Misdemeanors. In 1972, Alda was cast as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H, which ran for 11 seasons and earned him five Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He also directed several episodes of the show. In addition to his acting career, Alda is also an author and a public speaker. He has written several books, including Never Have Your Dog Stuffed: And Other Things I’ve Learned and Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself. He has also spoken at TED Talks and other events. As of 2021, Alan Alda's net worth is estimated to be $50 million.

Popular As Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo
Occupation actor,miscellaneous,soundtrack
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 28 January 1936
Birthday 28 January
Birthplace New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Alan Alda Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Alan Alda height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .

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Height 6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Who Is Alan Alda's Wife?

His wife is Arlene Weiss (m. March 15, 1957)

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Wife Arlene Weiss (m. March 15, 1957)
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Children 3, including Beatrice

Alan Alda Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Alan Alda worth at the age of 87 years old? Alan Alda’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Alan Alda's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

M*A*S*H (1972)$220,000

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Timeline

2008

Nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award for "Things I Overheard While Talking To Myself" [Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling)].

2005

In 2005 he became the fifth actor to receive an Oscar, Emmy and Tony nomination in the same calendar year (for The Aviator (2004), The West Wing (1999) and Glengarry Glen Ross, respectively).

2003

On October 19, 2003 he underwent emergency surgery while in La Serena, Chile to clear an intestinal obstruction.

2002

Was the commencement speaker at Caltech's 108th commencement in June 2002.

1999

Was one of the actors considered to play President Bartlett on The West Wing (1999). Alda later landed the role of Sen. Arnold Vinick in 2004 on that series.

1995

Briefly considered a run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in New Jersey after Bill Bradley announced his retirement in 1995.

1992

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith; pg. 7-8. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387

1983

Was considered for the role of Ross Webster in Superman III (1983). Robert Vaughn was cast instead.

1979

Has the distinction of playing three U.S. Senators--Sen. Joe Tynan in The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979), real-life Sen. Owen Brewster in The Aviator (2004) and Sen. Arnold Vinick in The West Wing (1999) . Furthermore, he received an Oscar nomination for his performance in The Aviator (2004).

1978

Was the commencement speaker at the Dwight-Englewood High School Commencement in June 1978 in Englewood, NJ, when his daughter Elizabeth Alda graduated.

1975

1975 People's Choice Award: Favourite Male TV-Performer

1972

He is known for his work on M*A*S*H (1972), The Four Seasons (1981) and Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989).

1970

Richard Hooker, who wrote the novel on which the film (MASH (1970)) and TV show (M*A*S*H (1972)) were based, did not like the TV series and, in particular, did not like Alda's portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce.

1967

Has been nominated three times for Broadway's Tony Award: in 1967, as best actor-musical for The Apple Tree, in 1992, as best actor-play for Jake's Women and in 2005 as best performance by a featured actor-play for Glengarry Glen Ross.

1958

Alan and his wife, Arlene Alda, have three daughters: Eve Alda Coffey (born on December 12, 1958), Elizabeth Alda (born on August 20, 1960), and Beatrice Alda (born on August 10, 1961).

1957

He married his wife, Arlene Alda, in 1957, shortly after finishing his army training.

1956

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University (New York City, USA) in 1956.

1946

Suffered from a severe case of polio as a young child. At its worst point he was only able to move his left arm. He received treatment originally developed by Australian polio expert, nurse Sister Kenny, subject of the movie Sister Kenny (1946).

1936

Alan Alda was born on January 28, 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA as Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo.