Alan Alda - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 28, 1936 |
|---|---|
| Age | 90 |
| Birthplace | Bronx, New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Alan Alda's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Benjamin Franklin 'Hawkeye' Pierce on the TV series M*A*S*H. |
Intro
Alan Alda is an acclaimed American actor, director, screenwriter, and author, best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce on the television series M*A*S*H. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Alda has won numerous awards for his work in television, film, and theatre.
Early Life & Background
Alan Alda was born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo on January 28, 1936, in the Bronx, New York City. He is the son of actor Robert Alda and Joan Browne, a former beauty-pageant winner and homemaker. He attended Archbishop Stepinac High School and Fordham University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H (1972–1983), winning numerous Emmy Awards.
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 'The Aviator' (2004).
- Hosted PBS series 'Scientific American Frontiers' (1993–2005).
- Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1994.
- Received six Emmy Awards and six Golden Globe Awards.
Trivia
- Alda has been a passionate science communicator, founding the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.
- He revealed in 2018 that he had been living with Parkinson's disease since 2015.
- His father, Robert Alda, was also a noted actor.
FAQs
People also ask
Alan Alda is 90 years old.
Alan Alda was born the 28 January 1936.
Bronx, New York City, New York, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 28th, 1936, in brief:
- Historical events: King George V of the United Kingdom was given a state funeral on January 28, 1936, following his death on January 20, 1936.
- Day of the week: January 28th, 1936 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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