Who is Alan Alda
Alan Alda Biography
Alan Alda is an American actor, director, and writer, known for his roles in the television series MAS*H and The West Wing, as well as his work as a science communicator. Alda has a passion for science and has been involved in promoting public understanding of science through various media, including hosting the PBS series Scientific American Frontiers. He has also written several books on science and communication, including If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? and Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself. Alda's unique ability to bridge the worlds of art and science has made him a beloved figure in both communities.
Alan Alda Facts
- Alan Alda was born on January 28, 1936, in New York City.
- His birth name was Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo, but he changed it to Alan Alda when he began his acting career.
- Alda attended Fordham University in New York City, where he studied English and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956.
- After college, Alda joined the U.S. Army Reserve, serving for six months in Korea as a gunnery officer.
- Alda's breakthrough role came in 1972 when he was cast as Captain "Hawkeye" Pierce in the TV series MAS*H, which ran for 11 seasons.
- Alda won five Emmy Awards for his work on MAS*H, including three for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
- In addition to his acting work, Alda is also an accomplished writer and director. He has written several books, including the memoirs Never Have Your Dog Stuffed and Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself.
- Alda has also directed several films, including Sweet Liberty and The Four Seasons, and episodes of TV shows such as The West Wing and ER.
- In 2018, Alda revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease three and a half years earlier. Since then, he has become an advocate for Parkinson's research and awareness.
- Alda has been married to his wife, Arlene, since 1957. They have three daughters together.
Alan Alda Quotes
"Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been." (Meaning)
"Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in while, or the light won't come in."
"Listening is being able to be changed by the other person."
"You can't be aware of everything. You'd fall down the stairs if you were aware of every intricate thing involved in going down stairs."
"What's funny is that you can think you really value your life until you almost lose it."
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