Alan Alda
American actor (born 1936)
1936 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (born 1936)
Born
January 28, 1936
Age
~90 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, actor
United StatesBorn in Manhattan
1936
Born in Manhattan (1936-01-28)
1964
AwardTheatre World Award
1974
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1975
AwardGolden Globe Awards
1976
AwardGolden Globe Awards
1976
AwardDirectors Guild of America Award
About
Alan Alda is an American actor and filmmaker. In a career spanning seven decades on both stage and screen, he is best known for portraying Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom M*A*S*H (1972–1983), where he also wrote and directed numerous episodes of the series. Alda has received numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and six Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, three Tony Awards, and two BAFTA Awards.
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Who is Alan Alda?+
Alan Alda is an American actor and filmmaker. In a career spanning seven decades on both stage and screen, he is best known for portraying Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom M*A*S*H (1972–1983), where he also wrote and directed numerous episodes of the series. Alda
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan Alda born?+
Alan Alda was born on January 28, 1936.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — January 28, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
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