Tuesday January 28, 1936

Birth of Alan Alda

Born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, podcast host and director. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner and a three-time Tony Award nominee, he is best known for playing Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom M*A*S*H (1972–1983). He also wrote and directed numerous episodes of the series.

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