Biography
Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and author. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner, he is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the TV series MASH. He is currently a visiting professor at the Stony Brook University School of Journalism.
Awards & recognition
- Fellow of the American Association — the Advancement of Science · 2021
- NAS Public Welfare Medal · 2016
- James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award — Interpreting Chemistry · 2014
- John Willis Award — Lifetime Achievement · 2013
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences · 2006
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- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series · 2006
- Carl Sagan Award — Public Understanding of Science · 1998
- Golden Globe Awards · 1983
- Directors Guild of America Award · 1982
- Golden Globe Awards · 1982
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series · 1982
- Directors Guild of America Award · 1981
- Golden Globe Awards · 1981
- Golden Globe Awards · 1980
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · 1979
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series · 1977
- Directors Guild of America Award · 1976
- Golden Globe Awards · 1976
- Golden Globe Awards · 1975
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series · 1974
- Theatre World Award · 1964
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2005 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Featured Actor in a Play · 2005 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1992 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1967 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television
The West Wing
M*A*S*H
ER
Marriage Story
The Carol Burnett Show
The Longest Ride
The Blacklist
Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print
The Good Fight
30 Rock
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Crimes and Misdemeanors
The Seventies
Manhattan Murder Mystery
Remembering Gene Wilder
Bridge of Spies
The Aviator
Broad City
The Emperor's Newest Clothes
Nothing But the Truth
The Colbert Report
Ray Donovan: The Movie
The Dick Cavett Show
The Four Seasons
StarTalk
Route 66
Flash of Genius
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
What Women Want
Everyone Says I Love You
And the Band Played On
Same Time, Next Year
Itzhak
The Daily Show
The Glass House
Resurrecting the Champ
Mad City
The Four Seasons
This Changes Everything
Flirting with Disaster
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Tower Heist
Murder at 1600
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus
The Mephisto Waltz
White Mile
The Object of My Affection
Canadian Bacon
California Suite