Alan Alda

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.

Career Overview

Alan Alda has 114 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Signature works include M*A*S*H, Bridge of Spies, Marriage Story. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

114

Birth Date

1936-01-28 00:00:00

Birth Place

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  M*A*S*H
• 

  Bridge of Spies
• 

  Marriage Story
• 

  Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
• 

  This Changes Everything
• 

  The Longest Ride

Frequent Collaborators

• Meryl Streep (2 collaborations)
• Mike Farrell (1 collaborations)
• Harry Morgan (1 collaborations)
• Loretta Swit (1 collaborations)
• David Ogden Stiers (1 collaborations)
• Jamie Farr (1 collaborations)
• William Christopher (1 collaborations)
• Tom Hanks (1 collaborations)
• Mark Rylance (1 collaborations)
• Amy Ryan (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (101 credits)

  • Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Just a Man: Sam the Hotel

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Remembering Gene Wilder

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Ray Donovan: The Movie

    Dr. Arthur Amiot

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Making of "Marriage Story"

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Marriage Story

    Bert Spitz

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • This Changes Everything

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Emperor's Newest Clothes

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Itzhak

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Good Fight

    - The One Where Kurt Saves Diane (2019) ... Solomon Waltzer actor actors

    - Day 471 (2018) ... Solomon Waltzer actor actors

    - Day 457 (2018) ... Solomon Waltzer actor actors
    2017
  • Bridge of Spies

    Thomas Watters Jr.

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Longest Ride

    Ira Levinson

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    - Planes, Trains & Bipartisan Deals! (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2015
  • Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • 50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers

    - Alan Alda, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Desus & Mero (2017) ... Self actor actors
    2014
  • Broad City

    - 2016 (2016) ... Dr. Jay Heller actor actors
    2014
  • 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus

    Narrator (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Blacklist

    - The Decembrist (2014) ... Fitch actor actors

    - Berlin: Conclusion (2) (2014) ... Fitch actor actors

    - The Kingmaker (2014) ... Fitch actor actors

    - The Good Samaritan (2014) ... Fitch actor actors

    - Anslo Garrick (2) (2013) ... Fitch actor actors
    2013
  • Wanderlust

    Carvin

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Tower Heist

    Arthur Shaw

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Behind the Burly Q

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Nothing but the Truth

    Alan Burnside

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Flash of Genius

    Gregory Lawson

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Diminished Capacity

    Uncle Rollie

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Resurrecting the Champ

    Ralph Metz

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • 30 Rock

    - Christmas Attack Zone (2010) ... Milton Greene actor actors

    - Kidney Now! (2009) ... Milton Greene actor actors

    - Mamma Mia (2009) ... Milton Greene actor actors
    2006
  • The Colbert Report

    - Grimmy (2014) ... Self (uncredited) actor actors

    - Alan Alda (2012) ... actor actors
    2005
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    - Alan Alda / Tori Spelling / Steve Earle (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • The Aviator

    Senator Ralph Owen Brewster

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • The Tony Danza Show

    - Alan Alda, Huey Lewis, Petra Nemcova, Ted Allen (2005) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Al Roker, Ian Somerhalder, Alan Alda, Huey Lewis (2005) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Episode 68 (2004) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2004
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    - Cast of The West Wing (2006) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Killing Yard

    Ernie Goodman

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Club Land

    Willie Walters

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Good Day Live

    - Alan Alda; Charlie Sheen (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - Kelly Perdew; Alan Alda; Kevin Spacey (2004) ... Self actor actors
    2001
  • What Women Want

    Dan Wanamaker

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The West Wing

    Arnold Vinick

    actor

    actors

    - Tomorrow (2006) ... Arnold Vinick actor actors

    - Institutional Memory (2006) ... Arnold Vinick actor actors

    - The Last Hurrah (2006) ... Arnold Vinick actor actors

    - Transition (2006) ... Arnold Vinick actor actors

    - Requiem (2006) ... Arnold Vinick actor actors
    1999
  • Keepers of the Frame

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Object of My Affection

    Sidney Miller

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Mad City

    Kevin Hollander

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Murder at 1600

    Jordan

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Alan Alda (2018) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Alan Alda, Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, guest co-host Trisha Yearwood (2007) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Alan Alda, Taylor Hicks, guest co-host Sherri Shepherd (2007) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - April 9, 2002 (2002) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1997
  • Everyone Says I Love You

    Bob Dandridge

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Flirting with Disaster

    Richard Schlichting

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Jake's Women

    Jake

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Daily Show

    - Alan Alda (2005) ... Self actor actors
    1996
  • Canadian Bacon

    U.S. President

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • White Mile

    Dan Cutler

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Inside the Actors Studio

    - Alan Alda (2000) ... Self actor actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Humpty Dumpty (1999) ... Gabriel Lawrence actor actors

    - The Peace of Wild Things (1999) ... Gabriel Lawrence actor actors

    - Truth & Consequences (1999) ... Gabriel Lawrence actor actors

    - Sins of the Fathers (1999) ... Gabriel Lawrence actor actors

    - Greene with Envy (1999) ... Gabriel Lawrence actor actors
    1994
  • And the Band Played On

    Dr. Robert Gallo

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Manhattan Murder Mystery

    Ted

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    - Alan Alda, Sophia Bush, Citizen Cope (2006) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Alan Alda, Billy Joel (2005) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Alan Alda, Jeffrey Tambor, Arcade Fire (2005) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1993
  • Intimate Portrait

    - Marlo Thomas (2000) ... Self actor actors
    1993
  • Whispers in the Dark

    Leo Green

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Blast 'Em

    Self (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Memories of M*A*S*H

    Self / Hawkeye Pierce

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Betsy's Wedding

    Eddie Hopper

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Crimes and Misdemeanors

    Lester

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • A New Life

    Steve Giardino

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • LIVE with Kelly and Mark

    - Alan Alda and Rachel Bilson (2006) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1988
  • Sweet Liberty

    Michael Burgess

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Ratings Game

    Alan Alda (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Four Seasons

    Jack Burroughs

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Making 'M*A*S*H'

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • She's Nobody's Baby: American Women in the 20th Century

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Seduction of Joe Tynan

    Joe Tynan

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Same Time, Next Year

    George Peters

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • California Suite

    Bill Warren

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Kill Me If You Can

    Caryl W. Chessman

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • 6 RMS RIV VU

    Paul Friedman

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Free to Be… You and Me

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Juke and Opal

    Jimmy

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Lily

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Isn't It Shocking?

    Dan

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Playmates

    Marshall Barnett

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • M*A*S*H

    Hawkeye Pierce

    actor

    actors

    - Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1983) ... Hawkeye Pierce actor actors

    - As Time Goes By (1983) ... Hawkeye Pierce actor actors

    - Give and Take (1983) ... Hawkeye Pierce actor actors

    - Friends and Enemies (1983) ... Hawkeye Pierce actor actors

    - Say No More (1983) ... Hawkeye Pierce actor actors
    1972
  • To Kill a Clown

    Maj. Evelyn Ritchie

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • The Glass House

    Jonathon Paige

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • The Mephisto Waltz

    Myles Clarkson

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • The Moonshine War

    John W. (Son) Martin

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Jenny

    Delano

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • The Extraordinary Seaman

    Lt. J / G Morton Krim

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Paper Lion

    George Plimpton

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • The Dick Cavett Show

    - Lainie Kazan, Alan Alda, Cousin Brucie, Fred Papert (1968) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1968
  • Lionpower from MGM

    Self - Lt. j.g. Morton Krim (archive footage) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • The Carol Burnett Show

    - Episode 196 (#813) (1974) ... Self - Guest / Morton / Various Characters actor actors
    1967
  • Where's Everett?

    Arnold Barker

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Gone Are the Days!

    Charlie Cotchipee

    actor

    actors
    1963
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 145 (1979) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 244 (1968) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • The Merv Griffin Show

    - 5th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Awards (1980) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 63 (1965) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 4 (1965) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • The Mike Douglas Show

    - Episode 103 (1975) ... Self - Guest Host actor actors

    - Episode 140 (1974) ... Self actor actors
    1961
  • Route 66

    - Soda Pop and Paper Flags (1963) ... Dr. Glazer actor actors
    1960
  • Naked City

    - Hold for Gloria Christmas (1962) ... Young Poet actor actors
    1958
  • The Oscars

    - 77th Academy Awards (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - The 58th Annual Academy Awards (1986) ... Self actor actors
    1953
  • The Emmy Awards

    - The 30th Annual Emmy Awards (1978) ... Self actor actors
    1949
  • Golden Globe Awards

    - The 52nd Golden Globe Awards (1995) ... Self - Nominee actor actors

    - The 51st Golden Globe Awards (1994) ... Self - Presenter actor actors

    - The 39th Golden Globe Awards (1982) ... Self - Nominee actor actors

    - The 37th Golden Globe Awards (1980) ... Self - Winner actor actors

    - The 32nd Golden Globe Awards (1975) ... Self - Nominee actor actors
    1944

• directing (6 credits)

  • Betsy's Wedding

    director

    directing
    1990
  • A New Life

    director

    directing
    1988
  • Sweet Liberty

    director

    directing
    1986
  • The Four Seasons

    director

    directing
    1981
  • 6 RMS RIV VU

    director

    directing
    1974
  • M*A*S*H

    - Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1983) ... director directing

    - Where There's a Will, There's a War (1982) ... director directing

    - Follies of the Living - Concerns of the Dead (1982) ... director directing

    - Communication Breakdown (1981) ... director directing

    - The Life You Save (1981) ... director directing
    1972

• writing (6 credits)

  • Betsy's Wedding

    writer

    writing
    1990
  • A New Life

    writer

    writing
    1988
  • Sweet Liberty

    writer

    writing
    1986
  • The Four Seasons

    writer

    writing
    1981
  • The Seduction of Joe Tynan

    writer

    writing
    1979
  • M*A*S*H

    - Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1983) ... writer writing

    - Hey, Look Me Over (1982) ... writer writing

    - Follies of the Living - Concerns of the Dead (1982) ... writer writing

    - The Life You Save (1981) ... writer writing

    - Dreams (1980) ... writer writing
    1972

• crew (1 credits)

  • M*A*S*H

    - Father's Day (1980) ... creative consultant crew
    1972