Alan Alda

Did You Know?

• Alan's father, Robert, was a film and television actor. The elder Alda made a few appearances on his son's TV series M*A*S*H.
• He graduated from New York's Fordham University in 1956.

Movie Highlights

M*A*S*H: Season One Collector's Edition (2002)
It's not often that a TV adaptation of a hit film succeeds. Alda's Emmy Award-winning performance as Hawkeye Pierce was one of the chief reasons why the series was so loved.

The Four Seasons (1981)
This film was Alda's directorial film debut. He also wrote the script and starred. A feat he would repeat with Betsy's Wedding in 1990.

Actor Credits

1. The Human Spark with Alan Alda (2010)
2. Howl (2009)
3. Nothing But the Truth (2008)
4. Flash of Genius (2008)
5. Diminished Capacity (2008)
6. Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
7. The West Wing: The Complete Seventh Season (2006)
8. The West Wing: The Complete Sixth Season (2006)
9. M*A*S*H: Season 11 (2006)
10. M*A*S*H: Season Ten (2006)
11. M*A*S*H: Season Eight (2005)
12. M*A*S*H: Season Nine (2005)
13. The Aviator (2004)
14. M*A*S*H: Seasons 1-4 (2003)
15. M*A*S*H: Season Four (2003)
16. M*A*S*H: Season Five (2003)
17. The Killing Yard (2002)
18. Club Land (2002)
19. What Women Want (2000)
20. The Object Of My Affection (1998)
21. Mad City (1997)
22. Murder At 1600 (1997)
23. Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
24. Jake's Women (1996)
25. Flirting With Disaster (1996)
26. Canadian Bacon (1995)
27. White Mile (1994)
28. And The Band Played On (1993)
29. Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
30. Whispers In The Dark (1992)
31. Betsy's Wedding (1990)
32. Crimes And Misdemeanors (1989)
33. A New Life (1988)
34. Sweet Liberty (1986)
35. The Four Seasons (1981)
36. The Seduction Of Joe Tynan (1979)
37. California Suite (1978)
38. Same Time, Next Year (1978)
39. Kill Me If You Can (1977)
40. Isn't It Shocking? (1973)
41. To Kill A Clown (1972)
42. Playmates (1972)
43. The Glass House (1972)
44. The Mephisto Waltz (1971)
45. The Moonshine War (1970)
46. Jenny (1970)
47. The Extraordinary Seaman (1969)
48. Paper Lion (1968)
49. Purlie Victorious (1963)
50. Gone Are The Days (1963)
51. M*A*S*H: Season Five Collector's Edition

Director Credits