Mini Bio (1) Alan Alda was born on January 28, 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA as Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo. He is known for his work on M.A.S.H (1972), The Four Seasons (1981) and Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989). He has been married to Arlene Alda since March 15, 1957. Alan Alda, original name Alphonso Joseph d’Abruzzo, (born January 28, 1936, New York City, New York, U.S.), American actor, director, and screenwriter best known for his role in the long-running television series M.A.S.H (1972–83). Alda was the son of actor Robert Alda (1914–86). He attended Fordham University before acting in such Broadway plays as The Apple Tree and The Owl and the. .This biography was originally published in 1983 and has not been updated. Any events after 1983 are not included.Best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce on the award-winning TV series M.A.S.H, Alan Alda has made his way into Hollywood’s spotlight while keeping remarkably free of its whirlwind parties and endless gossip.

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Alan Alda Biography, Life, Interesting Facts. Alan Alda’s talent came from his father, Robert Alda. He grew up in a sitcom environment with the likes of Vaudeville and Burlesque theme. Robert Alda wanted his son to become an avid doctor but the young man’s urge to perform grew stronger. Alda’s acting career started when he played at.

Alan Alda is an acclaimed actor, writer and director, and a Visiting Professor in the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University’s School of Journalism. Although Professor Alda is best known for his award-winning work in movies, theater and television, especially his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the TV series M*A*S*H, he has an equally distinguished record in public communication of science. For 13 years, he was the host of the PBS series Scientific American Frontiers. After interviewing hundreds of gifted scientists from around the world, he became convinced that many researchers have wonderful stories to tell, but need to learn how to tell them better. The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science aims to enhance the understanding of science by training the next generation of scientists and health professionals to communicate more effectively with the public, officials, the media, and others outside their own discipline.