Alan Alda

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AKA: Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 01/28/1936
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

biography

Though a successful stage and film actor, Alan Alda made his most lasting impact playing Hawkeye Pierce, the suave, but goofy surgeon fond of homemade martinis and chasing after nurses on the classic television series "M*A*S*H" (CBS, 1972-83). Because of his long, successful stint on what many considered the greatest show of all time, Alda managed to branch out of acting into writing and directing, becoming the only creative personality to have won Emmy awards in all three categories. Prior to "M*A*S*H,” Alda was an acclaimed actor on stage and in films, making notable performances in "Purlie Continued

Credits

Albert Burnside
2008
Rollie Zerbs
2008
(TV Show)
2005-2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2006
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
Senator Arnold Vinick
2005
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Dan Wanamaker
2000
Sidney Miller
1998
Kevin Hollander
1997
Jordan
1997
Richard Schlicting
1996
President
1995
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Charlie Cotchipee
Lieutenant JG Morton Krim
Delano
George Peters
Director
Director
Director
Director
Myles Clarkson
Michel Burgess
Jack Burroughs
George Plimpton
Eddie Hopper
Steve Giardino
Bill Warren
screenplay
screenplay
screenplay

milestones

Year
Milestone
1951 
Performed Abbott-and-Costello-style comic sketches with his father at the Hollywood Canteen
1953 
Made theatrical debut at age 17, starring in "Charley's Aunt" in summer stock in Barnesville, Pennsylvania
1955 
While in Europe studing abroad, performed with father on stage in the Rome production of "Room Service"
1956 
Made New York stage debut as an understudy in "The Hot Corner"
1961 
Co-starred in "Purlie Victorious" on Broadway
Continued

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