Alan Alda Bio (Biography)
Real name:
Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo
Date of birth:
January 28. 1936
Place of birth:
New York, New York, USA
Astrology Sign:
Aquarius
Height:
6' 2
Tags:
Biography
It was perhaps one of the most popular shows in America's history and he didn't sign on until 6 hours before filming began...he wasn't even sure he wanted the role-the show was going to be a comedy taking place in war time, and he didn't agree with that. But after negotiations to take at least one scene into the operating room every episode ended in his favor, Alan Alda became M*A*S*H's Hawkeye Pierce, and a star was born. It's difficult to decide whether we love Alan more as the light-hearted, hopeful doctor or as the villain he's come to portray in recent years, but it's clear that no matter which way you go, we still love him.
Aside from being one of our favorite actors, Alan is also a progressive, appearing in commercials for such products as Atari, when it was still just a computer company, and for IBM's Personal System 2. Although Alan is still a full-time actor in high demand, he still finds time to be a outspoken supporter of women's rights, a political choice, which in 1976, won him the Boston Globe's title of "The Quintessential Honorary Woman: A Feminist Icon." And while some political activists on the other side of the line may disagree with and even verbally attack Alan, the fact reminds that he is a friend to womankind, and perhaps has a little woman in his heart and soul.
Although Alan took a last-minute chance that led to stardom, it is clear that he has been exactly what the audience ordered for over three decades. His decisions on the professional personal front have made him both a better actor and better friend to his fans.
Born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo in New York City on the 28th of January, 1936, Alan has been no stranger to hard luck and hope for a better tomorrow. At the age of seven, Alan contracted polio and was bed-ridden until the age of nine, perhaps giving him the sense of sympathy and humor that helped him wow the crowds and win the Emmys as television's earliest hunky doctor. Also contributing to his understanding was his time served in the US Army, where he constantly went AWAHL for the love a woman-the woman he would eventually marry.
Alan's career began with the Compass Players comedy revue in the 1950s and skyrocketed out of this world and into fame and fortune during his eleven years as Hawkeye. During those eleven years, he not only earned the adoration of stay-at-home moms everywhere, but he also snagged a comfortable 21 Emmy nominations, carrying home five of the heavy little pieces of appreciation for his work.
And in 1975, Alan won the People's Choice Award for Best Actor-not surprising, considering America just couldn't get enough of the guy, on or off the screen. Alan was once even named as the most believable actor on television.
Since the days of M*A*S*H, Alan has acted in dozens of movies, often playing the corrupt government official, and has also played as a government official on the West Wing, after he was turned down for the role of President Bartlett. Alan is married to Arlene Alda, and has three daughters, Eve, Elizabeth and Beatrice.
Aside from being one of our favorite actors, Alan is also a progressive, appearing in commercials for such products as Atari, when it was still just a computer company, and for IBM's Personal System 2. Although Alan is still a full-time actor in high demand, he still finds time to be a outspoken supporter of women's rights, a political choice, which in 1976, won him the Boston Globe's title of "The Quintessential Honorary Woman: A Feminist Icon." And while some political activists on the other side of the line may disagree with and even verbally attack Alan, the fact reminds that he is a friend to womankind, and perhaps has a little woman in his heart and soul.
Although Alan took a last-minute chance that led to stardom, it is clear that he has been exactly what the audience ordered for over three decades. His decisions on the professional personal front have made him both a better actor and better friend to his fans.
Born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo in New York City on the 28th of January, 1936, Alan has been no stranger to hard luck and hope for a better tomorrow. At the age of seven, Alan contracted polio and was bed-ridden until the age of nine, perhaps giving him the sense of sympathy and humor that helped him wow the crowds and win the Emmys as television's earliest hunky doctor. Also contributing to his understanding was his time served in the US Army, where he constantly went AWAHL for the love a woman-the woman he would eventually marry.
Alan's career began with the Compass Players comedy revue in the 1950s and skyrocketed out of this world and into fame and fortune during his eleven years as Hawkeye. During those eleven years, he not only earned the adoration of stay-at-home moms everywhere, but he also snagged a comfortable 21 Emmy nominations, carrying home five of the heavy little pieces of appreciation for his work.
And in 1975, Alan won the People's Choice Award for Best Actor-not surprising, considering America just couldn't get enough of the guy, on or off the screen. Alan was once even named as the most believable actor on television.
Since the days of M*A*S*H, Alan has acted in dozens of movies, often playing the corrupt government official, and has also played as a government official on the West Wing, after he was turned down for the role of President Bartlett. Alan is married to Arlene Alda, and has three daughters, Eve, Elizabeth and Beatrice.