Alan Alda (/ ˈɑːldə /; born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo; January 28, 1936) is an American actor. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner and a three-time Tony Award nominee, he is best known for playing Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom M*A*S*H (1972–1983).

May 4, 2021 · Born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo on January 28, 1936, in New York City, Alda is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce on the long-running television series M*A*S*H. He is the son...

Alda's best known role was playing chief surgeon Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the medical-themed sitcom M*A*S*H (1972-1983) for 11 seasons. He twice won the "Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" for this role.

Feb 6, 2024 · Renowned actor Alan Alda, famed for his role in the iconic television series M*A*S*H, was recently seen in a wheelchair at Los Angeles International Airport, raising concerns about his health amid his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease.

Oct 6, 2022 · In an email interview, Alda updated readers on his health and his post-M*A*S*H world — he now hosts the podcast Clear + Vivid — and how he hopes to be remembered as well.

Jan 24, 2025 · Alan Alda, American actor, director, and screenwriter best known for his role in the long-running TV series M*A*S*H (1972–83). His other notable credits included the movies The Aviator and Bridge of Spies. Alda had recurring roles on numerous TV shows and made occasional appearances on stage.

Alan Alda (real name: Alfonso Joseph D'Abruzzo) (born January 28, 1936) is an American actor. His mother was of Irish ancestry ; his father was of Italian ancestry. He directed, wrote and starred in many movies.

Apr 4, 2024 · Alan Alda publicly revealed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2018. Since then, the MASH actor has provided fans with updates on his health and condition.

Alan Alda, a Hollywood legend best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the adored TV series “MAS*H,” overcame many difficulties to achieve stardom as a young person.

May 30, 2023 · Actor Alan Alda played a starring role in two iconic ensemble TV shows, M*A*S*H and The West Wing, part of an award-winning career in television, film and theater that's spanned decades. He's also a writer and director.