Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo, better known as Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936) is famous as an actor, screenwriter, director, and author. Born in New York City, he is probably most famous for his portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H. His father, Robert Alda, was a singer and actor with the birth name of Alphonso Giuseppe Giovanni Roberto D’Abruzzo), and his mother was a showgirl. When he was seven years old, he had polio, though it was successfully treated. He studied in Paris, France during his junior year in high school.
Recommended Resources
The star’s official website is dedicated to his New York Times bestseller “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed and Other Things I’ve Learned” as well as his autobiography “Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself.” Contains book excerpts, reviews, and a photo gallery as well as various ways to buy the books online.
http://alanalda.com/
Public Broadcasting System’s “Scientific American Frontiers” presents this short biography of the host of that show, Alan Alda, along with his recommendations and contact form.
http://www.pbs.org/saf/alan.htm
Presents trivia and photographs about the star, and displays items related to him which are on eBay.
http://www.triviatribute.com/alanalda.html
