---
name: "Alan Alda"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/alan-alda"
fi1m_id: "alan-alda"
imdb_id: "nm0000257"
tmdb_id: 21278
wikidata_id: "Q310394"
roles: ["Actor","Writer","Director"]
born: "28 January 1936"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 11
average_fi1m_score: 77
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 9
updated: "2026-10-05T01:48:32.861238+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Alan Alda

## Identity

Alan Alda

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/alan-alda
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** alan-alda
- **IMDb ID:** nm0000257
- **TMDB ID:** 21278
- **Wikidata ID:** Q310394
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Alda, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310394, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000257/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/21278

Actor and writer. Born 28 January 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Writer, Director
- **Born:** 28 January 1936, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1972–present
- **Also known as:** Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo 
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 11: 9 acting, 2 directing
- **Frequently works with:** [Robert Greenhut](https://film.one/person/robert-greenhut.md), [Woody Allen](https://film.one/person/woody-allen.md)
- **Golden Globes:** 6 Golden Globes (6 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 77, as actor, over 9 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1970s 85 (1), 1980s 74 (2), 1990s 79 (2), 2000s 75 (3), 2010s 80 (2), 2020s 64 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 77 to 71 across 9 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 5 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 8 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 5, Drama 5, Romance 2, Crime 1, Thriller 1
- **Screen time:** 13 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $782m across 6 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Alda, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310394, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000257/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/21278

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*Marriage Story*](https://film.one/film/marriage-story.md) (84), [*The Four Seasons*](https://film.one/tv/the-four-seasons.md) (64)
- **HBO Max:** [*The West Wing*](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md) (86)
- **Disney+:** [*M*A*S*H*](https://film.one/tv/m-a-s-h-1972.md) (85)
- **Tubi:** [*Crimes and Misdemeanors*](https://film.one/film/crimes-and-misdemeanors.md) (84)
- **Hulu:** [*The Aviator*](https://film.one/film/the-aviator.md) (74)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Everyone Says I Love You*](https://film.one/film/everyone-says-i-love-you.md) (72)
- **Apple TV:** [*What Women Want*](https://film.one/film/what-women-want.md) (64)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Alan Alda

> Alan Alda makes articulate men worth listening to, even when they are too pleased with themselves. We value his wit and attentiveness, though his affability can make selfishness seem more harmless than it is.

Alan Alda listens as though the answer might change what he says next. His articulate men can be pleased with themselves, but his attention to the other actor keeps a conversation from becoming a recital. We warmed to his Arnold Vinick in *The West Wing*, because his affability makes the programme's earnest talk feel welcoming. That is a considerable service to writing which sometimes congratulates itself before anyone else has had the chance.

Captain Hawkeye Pierce in *M\*A\*S\*H* (1972–1983) established that witty, approachable presence, and Alda also wrote and directed episodes. He took on all three jobs for *The Four Seasons* (1981), playing Jack. His collaborators include director Woody Allen, and Lester, the self-absorbed television producer in *Crimes and Misdemeanors* (1989), makes useful work of the selfishness that can accompany the charm. From the 1990s onwards, supporting parts became the main business, including *The Aviator* (2004) and *Marriage Story* (2019).

He joined *The West Wing* as Vinick in 2004, remaining until 2006, and the programme makes good use of an actor who can sound intelligent without becoming chilly. We recommend it strongly: the cast makes its seriousness engaging, and its humour keeps the earnestness bearable. Alda's warmth has a cost, though, here and elsewhere. An unsympathetic man can become easier to forgive than he ought to be, because the actor makes him such agreeable company.

His appearance as Don in the series *The Four Seasons* (2025) brings us back to relationship comedy, though affection for Alda cannot settle the question of whether it works. It is decent and uneven, with warmth in the performances and too many familiar complaints in the writing. Colman Domingo makes the holiday company worth joining, but the laughs remain intermittent. There is pleasure in spending time with these actors, provided we do not ask their charm to excuse every weakness in the script. Choose *The West Wing* first, unless the prospect of an earnest speech settles the matter.

## Biography

Alan Alda is an American actor, director and writer. Born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo on 28 January 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, he is best known for playing Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H (1972–1983).

Alda wrote, directed and starred in the 1981 film *The Four Seasons*. He appears as Don and serves as a producer on the 2025 Netflix series adaptation of the same name. His other screen credits include *Crimes and Misdemeanors* (1989), *Manhattan Murder Mystery* (1993), *The Aviator* (2004), *Bridge of Spies* (2015) and *Marriage Story* (2019). He has received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, decider.com, cnn.com, britannica.com.*

## On Fi1m (11)

### Performed in (9) — the average rests on these

- *The Four Seasons* (2025), Fi1m 64, as Don — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-four-seasons.md)
- *Marriage Story* (2019), Fi1m 84, as Bert Spitz — [page](https://film.one/film/marriage-story.md)
- *Bridge of Spies* (2015), Fi1m 75, as Thomas Watters Jr. — [page](https://film.one/film/bridge-of-spies.md)
- *30 Rock* (2006), Fi1m 86, as Milton Greene — [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)
- *The Aviator* (2004), Fi1m 74, as Senator Ralph Owen Brewster — [page](https://film.one/film/the-aviator.md)
- *What Women Want* (2000), Fi1m 64, as Dan Wanamaker — [page](https://film.one/film/what-women-want.md)
- *The West Wing* (1999), Fi1m 86, as Arnold Vinick — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Everyone Says I Love You* (1996), Fi1m 72, as Bob Dandridge — [page](https://film.one/film/everyone-says-i-love-you.md)
- *Crimes and Misdemeanors* (1989), Fi1m 84, as Lester — [page](https://film.one/film/crimes-and-misdemeanors.md)

### Directed (2)

- *The Four Seasons* (1981), Fi1m 65, as Jack Burroughs — [page](https://film.one/film/the-four-seasons-1981.md)
- *M*A*S*H* (1972), Fi1m 85, as Hawkeye Pierce — [page](https://film.one/tv/m-a-s-h-1972.md)

## Complete filmography (71)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Four Seasons* (2025), series, as Don · Producer, Original Film Writer — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-four-seasons.md)
- *Ray Donovan: The Movie* (2022), as Dr. Arthur Amiot
- *Marriage Story* (2019), as Bert Spitz — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/marriage-story.md)
- *The Emperor's Newest Clothes* (2018), as Narrator
- *The Good Fight* (2017), series, as Solomon Waltzer
- *Horace and Pete* (2016), series, as Uncle Pete
- *Bridge of Spies* (2015), as Thomas Watters Jr. — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/bridge-of-spies.md)
- *The Longest Ride* (2015), as Ira Levinson
- *Broad City* (2014), series, as Dr. Jay Heller — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/broad-city.md)
- *The Blacklist* (2013), series, as Fitch — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-blacklist.md)
- *50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus* (2013), as Narrator (voice)
- *Wanderlust* (2012), as Carvin
- *Tower Heist* (2011), as Arthur Shaw
- *The Human Spark* (2010), series, as Host
- *Nothing But the Truth* (2008), as Albert Burnside
- *Flash of Genius* (2008), as Gregory Lawson
- *Diminished Capacity* (2008), as Uncle Rollie
- *Resurrecting the Champ* (2007), as Ralph Metz
- *The Dame Edna Treatment* (2007), series, Actor
- *30 Rock* (2006), series, as Milton Greene — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)
- *The Aviator* (2004), as Senator Ralph Owen Brewster — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-aviator.md)
- *The Killing Yard* (2001), as Ernie Goodman
- *Club Land* (2001), as Willie Walters
- *What Women Want* (2000), as Dan Wanamaker — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/what-women-want.md)
- *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Arnold Vinick — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *The Object of My Affection* (1998), as Sidney Miller
- *Mad City* (1997), as Kevin Hollander
- *Murder at 1600* (1997), as Jordan
- *Everyone Says I Love You* (1996), as Bob Dandridge — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/everyone-says-i-love-you.md)
- *Flirting with Disaster* (1996), as Richard Schlichting
- *Jake's Women* (1996), as Jake
- *Canadian Bacon* (1995), as U.S. President
- *ER* (1994), series, as Gabriel Lawrence — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *White Mile* (1994), as Dan Cutler
- *And the Band Played On* (1993), as Dr. Robert Gallo
- *Manhattan Murder Mystery* (1993), as Ted
- *Whispers in the Dark* (1992), as Leo Green
- *Scientific American Frontiers* (1990), series, as Presenter
- *Betsy's Wedding* (1990), as Eddie Hopper · Director, Writer
- *Crimes and Misdemeanors* (1989), as Lester — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/crimes-and-misdemeanors.md)
- *A New Life* (1988), as Steve Giardino · Director, Writer
- *Sweet Liberty* (1986), as Michael Burgess · Director, Writer
- *The Ratings Game* (1984), as Alan Alda (uncredited)
- *The Four Seasons* (1984), series, as Jack Burroughs · Writer, Producer, Creator
- *The Four Seasons* (1981), as Jack Burroughs · Writer, Director — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/the-four-seasons-1981.md)
- *She's Nobody's Baby: American Women in the 20th Century* (1981), as Narrator
- *The Seduction of Joe Tynan* (1979), as Joe Tynan · Writer
- *Same Time, Next Year* (1978), as George Peters
- *California Suite* (1978), as Bill Warren
- *Kill Me If You Can* (1977), as Caryl W. Chessman
- *We'll Get By* (1975), series, Creator
- *6 RMS RIV VU* (1974), as Paul Friedman · Director
- *Juke and Opal* (1973), as Jimmy
- *Lily* (1973), Actor
- *Isn't It Shocking?* (1973), as Dan
- *Playmates* (1972), as Marshall Barnett
- *M*A*S*H* (1972), series, as Hawkeye Pierce · Writer, Director, Story, Creative Consultant — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/m-a-s-h-1972.md)
- *To Kill a Clown* (1972), as Maj. Evelyn Ritchie
- *The Glass House* (1972), as Jonathon Paige
- *The Mephisto Waltz* (1971), as Myles Clarkson
- *The Moonshine War* (1970), as John W. (Son) Martin
- *Jenny* (1970), as Delano
- *The Extraordinary Seaman* (1969), as Lt. J / G Morton Krim
- *Paper Lion* (1968), as George Plimpton
- *Premiere* (1968), series, as Frank St. John
- *Coronet Blue* (1967), series, as Clay Breznia
- *Where's Everett?* (1966), as Arnold Barker
- *Gone Are the Days!* (1963), as Charlie Cotchipee
- *The Nurses* (1962), series, as Dr. John Griffin
- *Route 66* (1960), series, as Dr. Glazer
- *Naked City* (1958), series, as Young Poet

## Gallery

- ![Alan Alda](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-faeeba978790.jpg) Alan Alda — Moody College of Communication from Austin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Alan_Alda_2015.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![IMG_0158 (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-541502f04676.jpg) IMG_0158 (2015) — Moody College of Communication from Austin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1f/Alan_Alda_%2822499640814%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Alda_%2822499640814%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![IMG_0209 (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-9a1da9801b35.jpg) IMG_0209 (2015) — Moody College of Communication from Austin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Alan_Alda_%2822499650074%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Alda_%2822499650074%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![IMG_0209 (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-d22de696392e.jpg) IMG_0209 (2015) — Moody College of Communication from Austin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Alan_Alda_%2822499650074%29_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Alda_%2822499650074%29_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Alan Alda](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-e6d1fb464d2b.jpg) Alan Alda — Image via TMDB
- ![Alan Alda](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-e9f4e080d740.jpg) Alan Alda — Image via TMDB
- ![Alan Alda](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-31be390f0666.jpg) Alan Alda — Image via TMDB
- ![IMG_0217 (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-d7b8c27d3768.jpg) IMG_0217 (2015) — Moody College of Communication from Austin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9c/Alan_Alda_%2822501129433%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Alda_%2822501129433%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![IMG_0184 (2015)](https://film.one/media/person/46479/gallery-903b86717d1a.jpg) IMG_0184 (2015) — Moody College of Communication from Austin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Alan_Alda_%2822501136323%29.jpg/1280px-Alan_Alda_%2822501136323%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

## Awards

### Academy Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2005: Best Supporting Actor (nominated), for *The Aviator*

### Golden Globes — 6 won

- 1983: Golden Globe Awards (won), for *M*A*S*H*
- 1982: Golden Globe Awards (won), for *M*A*S*H*
- 1981: Golden Globe Awards (won), for *M*A*S*H*
- 1980: Golden Globe Awards (won), for *M*A*S*H*
- 1976: Golden Globe Awards (won), for *M*A*S*H*
- 1975: Golden Globe Awards (won), for *M*A*S*H*

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 5 won

- 2006: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (won), for *The West Wing*
- 1982: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *M*A*S*H*
- 1979: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (won), for *M*A*S*H*
- 1977: Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (won), for *M*A*S*H*
- 1974: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *M*A*S*H*

### Other awards — 10 won, 3 nominated

- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2021: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (won)
- NAS Public Welfare Medal 2016: NAS Public Welfare Medal (won)
- James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry 2014: James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry (won)
- John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement 2013: John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement (won)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2006: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (won)
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play 2005: Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (nominated)
- Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science 1998: Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play 1992: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (nominated)
- Directors Guild of America Award 1982: Directors Guild of America Award (won)
- Directors Guild of America Award 1981: Directors Guild of America Award (won)
- Directors Guild of America Award 1976: Directors Guild of America Award (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical 1967: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (nominated)
- Theatre World Award 1964: Theatre World Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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