Alan Alda

Date of Birth: January 28, 1936

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: (Not applicable)

Biography

Alan Alda, born Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo on January 28, 1936, is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and author, best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series “M*A*S*H.” Alda was born in New York City, the son of actor Robert Alda and Joan Browne. He began his career in the 1950s and has since had a prolific career spanning film, television, and stage. Alda’s portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce won him multiple awards, including six Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Beyond “M*A*S*H,” he has appeared in numerous films such as “The Aviator,” “Crimes and Misdemeanors,” and “Bridge of Spies.” He also hosted the PBS series “Scientific American Frontiers” from 1993 to 2005, showcasing his interest in science and technology. Beyond acting, Alda is an advocate for science communication. He founded the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, which aims to help scientists improve their communication skills. Alda has also written several books, including his memoir “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed: And Other Things I’ve Learned” and “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?”

5 Interesting Facts about Alan Alda

1. Alan Alda served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six months.

2. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Aviator” (2004).

3. Alda is a lifelong supporter of women’s rights and the feminist movement.

4. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015 and has since been vocal about his condition.

5. Alan Alda was the first person to win Emmy Awards for acting, writing, and directing.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alan Alda

1. “Laugh at yourself, but don’t ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don’t leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory.”

2. “Listening is being able to be changed by the other person.”

3. “It’s not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place, because it frees you.”

4. “You can’t be aware of everything. You’d fall down the stairs if you were aware of every intricate thing involved in going down stairs.”

5. “I am not a perfectionist. Perfection is a goal that is never reached.”