Alan Alda
Known for
Alan Alda spent eleven years as army surgeon Hawkeye Pierce on 'M*A*S*H' (1972-1983), also writing and directing episodes and winning Emmys as actor, writer and director, a television feat that remains singular. Born in New York in 1936, he later balanced Woody Allen collaborations like 'Crimes and Misdemeanors' (1989) with an Oscar-nominated senator in 'The Aviator' (2004), 'Bridge of Spies' (2015) and a moving divorce lawyer in 'Marriage Story' (2019). Off screen he became a devoted champion of science communication. Wit and humanism define six decades of work.
Alan Alda
37 Movies
15 Series
Alan Alda spent eleven years as army surgeon Hawkeye Pierce on 'M*A*S*H' (1972-1983), also writing and directing episodes and winning Emmys as actor, writer and director, a television feat that remains singular. Born in New York in 1936, he later balanced Woody Allen collaborations like 'Crimes and Misdemeanors' (1989) with an Oscar-nominated senator in 'The Aviator' (2004), 'Bridge of Spies' (2015) and a moving divorce lawyer in 'Marriage Story' (2019). Off screen he became a devoted champion of science communication. Wit and humanism define six decades of work.
Movies
Plays Senator Ralph Owen Brewster
The Aviator
2004
Plays Thomas Watters Jr.
Bridge of Spies
2015
Plays Bert Spitz
Marriage Story
2019
Plays Dan Wanamaker
What Women Want
2000
Plays Arthur Shaw
Tower Heist
2011
Plays Ira Levinson
The Longest Ride
2015
Plays Lester
Crimes and Misdemeanors
1989
Plays Sidney Miller
The Object of My Affection
1998
Plays George Peters
Same Time, Next Year
1978
Plays Carvin
Wanderlust
2012
Plays Bob Dandridge
Everyone Says I Love You
1996
Plays Kevin Hollander
Mad City
1997
Plays Jordan
Murder at 1600
1997
Plays Gregory Lawson
Flash of Genius
2008
Plays Albert Burnside
Nothing But the Truth
2008
Director
Plays Eddie Hopper
Betsy's Wedding
1990
Plays Ralph Metz
Resurrecting the Champ
2007
Plays Ted
Manhattan Murder Mystery
1993
Plays Richard Schlichting
Flirting with Disaster
1996
Plays Uncle Rollie
Diminished Capacity
2008
Plays U.S. President
Canadian Bacon
1995
Plays Bill Warren
California Suite
1978
Plays Myles Clarkson
The Mephisto Waltz
1971
Director
Plays Jack Burroughs
The Four Seasons
1981
Plays Charlie Cotchipee
Gone Are the Days!
1963
Writer
Plays Joe Tynan
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
1979
Plays Leo Green
Whispers in the Dark
1992
Director
Plays Michael Burgess
Sweet Liberty
1986
Director
Plays Steve Giardino
A New Life
1988
Plays George Plimpton
Paper Lion
1968
Plays Delano
Jenny
1970
Plays John W. (Son) Martin
The Moonshine War
1970
Plays Maj. Evelyn Ritchie
To Kill a Clown
1972
TV Shows
Director
Plays Hawkeye Pierce
M*A*S*H
1972
Plays Dr. John Griffin
The Nurses
1962
Plays Arnold Vinick
The West Wing
1999
Plays Uncle Pete
Horace and Pete
2016
Plays Gabriel Lawrence
ER
1994
Plays Fitch
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Host
The Human Spark
2010
Plays Milton Greene
30 Rock
2006
Plays Solomon Waltzer
The Good Fight
2017
Producer
Plays Don
The Four Seasons
2025
Creator
Plays Jack Burroughs
The Four Seasons
1984
Plays Clay Breznia
Coronet Blue
1967
Plays Young Poet
Naked City
1958
Plays Dr. Glazer
Route 66
1960
Plays Dr. Jay Heller
Broad City
2014
Latest Trailers
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Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print
Full Filmography
The Four Seasons
Don · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
Marriage Story
Bert Spitz
2019
Film
The Emperor's Newest Clothes
Narrator (voice)
2018
Film
The Good Fight
Solomon Waltzer · 3 episodes
2017–
TV
Horace and Pete
Uncle Pete · 10 episodes
2016–
TV
Bridge of Spies
Thomas Watters Jr.
2015
Film
The Longest Ride
Ira Levinson
2015
Film
Broad City
Dr. Jay Heller · 1 episode
2014–
TV
The Blacklist
Fitch · 5 episodes
2013–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alan Alda and where are they from?
Alan Alda is 90 years old, born on January 28, 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Alan Alda?
Alan Alda is best known for roles in Marriage Story, Bridge of Spies, The Aviator.
How many movies has Alan Alda been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1963), Alan Alda has appeared in 36 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Alan Alda's first movie?
The career of Alan Alda began with Gone Are the Days! (1963).
What is Alan Alda's most recent movie or series?
Alan Alda's most recent release is Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print, which premiered on June 10, 2025.
What TV shows has Alan Alda appeared in?
On television, Alan Alda has appeared in The Blacklist, ER, 30 Rock, M*A*S*H.
Alan Alda
1936-01-28 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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.