Alan Alda

A celebrated scion of Hollywood's ruling class.

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Full NameAlphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo

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Biography

Royalty Alan Alda, born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo, is a renowned actor, comedian, film director, and screenwriter from New York City. His father, the illustrious Italian-American actor Robert Alda, had already established a career in Broadway and film. Alda is most known for his masterful portrayal of Chief Surgeon Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the medical-themed sitcom M*A*S*H, which aired for 11 seasons and earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards. His career was further established with a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as career politician Ralph Owen Brewster in the biographical film The Aviator. The film depicted Brewster's opposition to the commercial interests of Howard Hughes and the political corruption that led to the end of his career. Alda was born in 1936 in the Bronx, New York City.

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Awards
11

Primetime Emmy2006
The West WingOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Primetime Emmy1982
M*A*S*HOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Primetime Emmy1979
M*A*S*HOutstanding Writing in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series

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Family Tree

The Alda dynasty has been a prominent force in the entertainment industry for generations. Robert Alda made a grand entrance as George Gershwin in Rhapsody in Blue (1945) and continued his successes on Broadway with “Guys and Dolls” and “What Makes Sammy Run”. Settling in Rome in the early 1960s, he appeared in many Italian and European films. His son, Alan Alda, was born under the name Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo and is a renowned actor, comedian, film director and screenwriter best known for his role as Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce in the medical-themed sitcom M*A*S*H. His daughter, Beatrice Alda, is an actress and producer, known for The Four Seasons (1981), Out Late (2008) and Men of Respect (1990). His son Antony Alda was an actor and director, known for National Treasure (2004), Role of a Lifetime (2002) and Driving Me Crazy (1991). His grandson, Scott Alda Coffey, is known for The Outpost (2019) and other works. Finally, Zan Alda, Antony’s son, is an actor, known for National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2017) and The Adventures of Young Jack Sparrow (2011). This impressive dynasty has achieved much success in the entertainment industry and their legacy continues to live on.