Alan Alda: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo • Alphonso Joseph d’Abruzzo
Born January 28, 1936 (age 90) • New York City • New York
Notable Works “Betsy’s Wedding” • “Sweet Liberty”
Married To Arlene Alda (1957–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "East Side/West Side" (1963) • "The Aviator" (2004) • "The Good Fight" (2018–2019) • "Paper Lion" (1968) • "The Seduction of Joe Tynan" (1979) • "Bridge of Spies" (2015) • "Same Time, Next Year" (1978) • "The Four Seasons" (1984) • "Murder at 1600" (1997) • "The Phil Silvers Show" (1958) • "The Mephisto Waltz" (1971) • "To Kill a Clown" (1972) • "The Blacklist" (2013–2014) • "The Longest Ride" (2015) • "Canadian Bacon" (1995) • "Broad City" (2016) • "M*A*S*H" (1972–1983) • "California Suite" (1978) • "ER" (1999) • "Manhattan Murder Mystery" (1993) • "Whispers in the Dark" (1992) • "Sweet Liberty" (1986) • "A New Life" (1988) • "Naked City" (1962) • "Flirting with Disaster" (1996) • "The Extraordinary Seaman" (1969) • "The Moonshine War" (1970) • "Horace and Pete" (2016) • "The Big C" (2011–2013) • "The Trials of O'Brien" (1965) • "Nothing But the Truth" (2008) • "Everyone Says I Love You" (1996) • "Gone Are the Days!" (1963) • "Mad City" (1997) • "The Object of My Affection" (1998) • "Wanderlust" (2012) • "30 Rock" (2009–2010) • "Coronet Blue" (1967) • "What Women Want" (2000) • "Story Theatre" (1971) • "The Four Seasons" (1981) • "Diminished Capacity" (2008) • "Crimes and Misdemeanors" (1989) • "Flash of Genius" (2008) • "Route 66" (1963) • "Tower Heist" (2011) • "Marriage Story" (2019) • "Ray Donovan" (2018–2020) • "Premiere" (1968) • "Resurrecting the Champ" (2007) • "The West Wing" (2004–2006) • "Jenny" (1970) • "The Nurses" (1963) • "Betsy's Wedding" (1990)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "Sweet Liberty" (1986) • "M*A*S*H" (1974–1983) • "Betsy's Wedding" (1990) • "The Four Seasons" (1981) • "A New Life" (1988)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) "M*A*S*H" (1973–1983) • "A New Life" (1988) • "Betsy's Wedding" (1990) • "The Seduction of Joe Tynan" (1979) • "Sweet Liberty" (1986) • "The Four Seasons" (1984) • "The Four Seasons" (1981) • "We'll Get By" (1974–1975)

Top Questions

Is Alan Alda married?
Arlene Alda (1957–present)
Where was Alan Alda born?
Alan Alda was born in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Alan Alda born?
Alan Alda was born on January 28, 1936.

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