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Alan Alda

Alan Alda's biography

Alan Alda is 86 years old actor born on on Tuesday 28th of January 1936. According to year of birth 1936 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 28th of January means he is Aquarius. Aquarius is an Airy sign. They are smart thinkers, social, communicative, independent and intelligent people.

He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be actor. You can know him also as television actor, film actor, film director, screenwriter, writer, television director, television presenter. He is recently known as podcaster.

Alan Alda's dad

Alan Alda's father's name is Robert Alda. He is known as stage actor. His father was born on Thursday 26th of February 1914 in New York City. His father died on Saturday 3rd of May 1986 in Los Angeles. Robert Alda was 50 years old, when this happened.

Alan Alda's family

Alan Alda's spouse

She is known as photographer. His spouse was born on Thursday 7th of December 1933 in New York City.

Alan Alda's ex spouse

He has 2 daughters.

Alan Alda's daughter: Elizabeth Alda

Alan Alda's daughter's name is Elizabeth Alda. She is known as actor. His daughter was born on Saturday 20th of August 1960 in New York City.

Alan Alda's daughter: Beatrice Alda

Alan Alda's daughter's name is Beatrice Alda. She is known as actor. His daughter was born on Thursday 10th of August 1961 in New York City.

Alan Alda's schools

We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Fordham University, Archbishop Stepinac High School, Bellarmine-Jefferson High School.

Detailed informations about his schools

  • Attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY.
  • Was the commencement speaker at the Dwight-Englewood High School Commencement in June 1978 in Englewood, NJ, when his daughter Elizabeth Alda graduated.

Alan Alda's career

His main focus is to be actor. You could see him also in M*A*S*H, The West Wing. He is also a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Awards and competitions

Alan Alda's Awards

  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for work M*A*S*H in 1975
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for work M*A*S*H in 1976
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for work M*A*S*H in 1980
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for work M*A*S*H in 1981
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for work M*A*S*H in 1982
  • He received award for Golden Globe Award for work M*A*S*H in 1983
  • He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for work M*A*S*H in 1974
  • He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for work M*A*S*H in 1982
  • He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for work The West Wing in 2006
  • He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for work M*A*S*H in 1979
  • He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for work M*A*S*H in 1977

Alan Alda's Nominations

  • He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for work The Aviator in 2004

What Alan Alda has done for a first time

  • Is the first person ever to win Emmys for acting, writing, and directing. (He accomplished wins in all three categories for his work on M*A*S*H (1972) before the ending of the series).
  • Once played the role of "Sky Masterson" in "Guys and Dolls," the role first played in the original Broadway production by his father, Robert Alda.
  • Made his first appearance onstage in 1936 at the age of six months during a burlesque schoolroom sketch that his father was headlining.

Alan Alda's quotes

  • [on the popularity of M*A*S*H (1972)] I hear from people who watch six and seven times a day. It scares me.
  • Listening is being able to be changed by the other person.
  • Republicans are as capable of coming up with great ideas and moving this country along as anyone - they just don't do it.
  • [from an interview in "Ms." magazine] I used to be a Catholic. I left because I object to conversion by concussion. If you don't agree with what they teach, you get clobbered over the head until you do. All that does is change the shape of the head.
  • It's too bad I'm not as wonderful a person as people say I am, because the world could use a few people like that.
  • Begin challenging your assumptions. Your assumptions are the windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in awhile or the light won't come in.
  • [on the death of Harry Morgan] We had just a wonderful time reminiscing. That was the last time I saw Harry.
  • [on his chances of winning Best Supporting Actor for The Aviator (2004)] It'll go to Morgan Freeman. No doubt in my mind.
  • [acknowledging the assistance of veteran actor Howard Da Silva] (He's) a wonderfully talented actor and director who is helping me immensely by coaching me in a wide variety of good parts.
  • Asking a director if he does his own editing is like asking a writer if he does his own punctuation.

Alan Alda's body shape

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