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TVLANDWed, Feb 10, 5:00 AMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDWed, Feb 10, 5:30 AMM*A*S*HBuy
BRAVOWed, Feb 10, 9:00 AMWest WingBuy
TVLANDThu, Feb 11, 5:00 AMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDThu, Feb 11, 5:30 AMM*A*S*HBuy
BRAVOThu, Feb 11, 8:00 AMWest WingBuy
TVLANDFri, Feb 12, 5:00 AMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDFri, Feb 12, 5:30 AMM*A*S*HBuy
CINEMAXFri, Feb 12, 3:00 PMFlash of GeniusBuy
TVLANDSat, Feb 13, 5:00 AMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDSat, Feb 13, 5:30 AMM*A*S*HBuy
IONSat, Feb 13, 3:00 PMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDSun, Feb 14, 8:00 PMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDSun, Feb 14, 8:30 PMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDSun, Feb 14, 9:00 PMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDSun, Feb 14, 9:30 PMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDSun, Feb 14, 10:00 PMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDSun, Feb 14, 10:30 PMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDTue, Feb 16, 5:00 AMM*A*S*HBuy
TVLANDTue, Feb 16, 5:30 AMM*A*S*HBuy
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Alan Alda Biography

Alan Alda
  • Birth Name: Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo
  • Birth Place: New York, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/28/1936, Aquarius
  • Profession: Actor; screenwriter; director; author
Few actors are beloved as much — for as long — as Alan Alda. The son of Robert Alda, an old-time Hollywood star, Alda began acting as a teen and found work on the small and big screens in his twenties. But it wasn't until he signed on to seminal sitcom M*A*S*H that he became a household name, eventually winning Emmys for acting, writing and directing. In real life, Alda is a private family man who makes his home in New Jersey, far from Tinseltown. After two decades spent mainly acting in and occasionally directing films, Alda returned to series TV in 2004 as a Republican senator on The West Wing, a political in-joke, since in reality, he is a staunch liberal. The next year, at age 69, Alda scored an entertainment hat trick when he was nominated for an Oscar, an Emmy and a Tony. And in 2006, he scored his fifth career Emmy for his performance on the last season of The West Wing.
Alan Alda Fast Facts:
  • Had polio as a child.
  • At age 15 performed Abbott-and-Costello-style routines with his father at the Hollywood Canteen.
  • Made theatrical debut at age 17 in Charley's Aunt.
  • Served in Korea in the Army Reserve.
  • While a struggling actor, worked as a cab driver and a clown.
  • Supported feminist causes and campaigned for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Appointed in 1976 by President Gerald Ford to serve on the National Commission for the Observance of International Women's Year.
  • Received honorary degrees from Drew University (1979), Columbia University (1979), Connecticut University (1980) and Kenyon College (1982).
  • Received 25 Emmy nominations for the series M*A*S*H and became the first person to win awards for writing, directing and acting in episodes of the same series.
  • Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1994.
    Alan Alda Relationships:
  • Anthony Alda - Brother
  • Arlene Alda - Wife
  • Beatrice Alda - Daughter
  • Elizabeth Alda - Daughter
  • Eve Alda - Daughter
  • Joan Alda - Mother
  • Robert Alda - Father

    • Alan Alda Awards:
  • 2004 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 2005 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Play) - Nominee
  • 1967 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Nominee
  • 1992 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
  • 1979 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series - Winner
  • 1995 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 2009 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1982 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male TV Performer - Winner
  • 1981 People's Choice Awards: Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer - Winner
  • 1981 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male TV Performer - Winner
  • 1980 People's Choice Awards: Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer - Winner
  • 1980 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male TV Performer - Winner
  • 1975 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male TV Performer - Winner
  • 1979 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male TV Performer - Winner
  • 1974 Emmy: Actor of the Year - Series - Winner
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1979 Emmy: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series - Nominee
  • 1979 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1973 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1974 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1975 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1976 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1977 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1978 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1979 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1980 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1981 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1974 Emmy: Best Lead Actor in a Drama - Nominee
  • 1975 Emmy: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1976 Emmy: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1977 Emmy: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series - Winner
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1980 Emmy: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1981 Emmy: Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1982 Emmy: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1983 Emmy: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 2000 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 1973 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1974 Emmy: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
  • 1975 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1976 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1979 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1980 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1981 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
  • 1983 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special - Nominee
  • 2005 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2006 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 2001 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 1994 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
  • 1977 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1982 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Nominee

  • College:
  • Fordham University, Bronx, NY (BA, 1956)
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