Highlights
Age: 89 Years
Net Worth: $40 million
Wife: Arlene Weiss
Alan Alda
Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo (professionally known as Alan Alda) is an American actor, writer, director, author and science-communication advocate.
He is widely recognized for his role as Captain Benjamin “Hawkeye” Pierce on the television series M*A*S*H and for a long career across stage, film and television.
Bio / Wiki
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo (professionally Alan Alda) |
| Nickname | Alan |
| Age | 89 (born 01/28/1936) — age as of 2025-09-11 |
| Religion | Raised Roman Catholic; later described personal views as non-dogmatic |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Birth Place | Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Date of Birth | 01/28/1936 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor, director, screenwriter, author, public speaker, science-communication advocate |
Physical Appearance
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | Approximately 180 lbs (historical/industry estimate) |
| Measurements | No official public measurements beyond height and approximate weight |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper / gray (later years) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Family & Relationships
| Relation | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Robert Alda (born Alfonso D’Abruzzo) — actor and singer |
| Mother | Joan Browne (homemaker, former beauty-pageant winner) |
| Siblings | Half-brother Antony Alda (actor, deceased); other half-siblings noted in family records |
| Spouse | Arlene Weiss (married 03/15/1957) |
| Marriage Date | 03/15/1957 |
| Children | Three daughters: Eve Alda (b. 1958), Elizabeth Alda (b. 1960), Beatrice Alda (b. 1961) |
Career Highlights
Summary of major career points:
- Starred as Captain Benjamin “Hawkeye” Pierce on the television series M*A*S*H (1972–1983). He also wrote and directed some episodes and remained a defining presence of the show.
- Long career on stage and screen with acting, directing and writing credits in film, TV and theater.
- Received multiple awards and nominations across television, film and theater during his career (including Emmy and Golden Globe recognition in various years).
- Strong advocate for science communication; established and supported programs to help scientists communicate more effectively to the public.
- Host and interviewer on programs and podcasts focused on conversation, ideas and science communication.
Net Worth & Income
Estimated net worth: widely reported in public estimates in the multi-million dollar range (commonly cited figures vary; a general rounded estimate often given is around $40 million).
Income sources include long-running television work, film and stage roles, directing, writing, books, public speaking and appearances.
Relationships & Affairs
- Married once to Arlene Alda since March 15, 1957. The marriage is publicly known as long-standing and private in nature.
- No widely reported or substantiated long-term extramarital affairs in mainstream biographical accounts.
Favourite Things
- Favourite Actor: Not consistently documented in public interviews
- Favourite Actress: Not consistently documented in public interviews
- Favourite Color: Not publicly documented
- Favourite Sport: Keeps active with fitness activities; tennis and light training mentioned in various personal accounts
Unknown Facts / Lesser-known Facts
- Birth name was Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo; the stage name “Alan Alda” was adopted professionally.
- Contracted polio as a child and underwent treatment during recovery; this influenced aspects of his life and resilience.
- Has been open about living with Parkinson’s disease (diagnosis was disclosed publicly in recent years) and continues to engage in creative and advocacy work.
- Has discussed experiencing prosopagnosia (face recognition difficulties) and how it affected social interactions in certain periods of life.
Contact Information | Social Media
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Not publicly listed — professional contact typically via representation or official organizational channels |
| Mobile | Not public |
| Not public (use official representation or institutional contact forms for inquiries) |
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