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Alan Alda

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Key facts

Birth name Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo[1]
Born January 28, 1936[1]
Birthplace New York City, New York, U.S.[1]
Occupation Actor, director, screenwriter[1]
Known for Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce on *M*A*S*H*[1]

Alan Alda is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role as Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce on the television series *M*A*S*H* (1972–83).

Context

Alan Alda is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for playing Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce on *M*A*S*H* (1972–83) [1]. He also wrote and directed many episodes of the series [1]. In 1994, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame [1].

Documented claims

  • Alan Alda is best known for his role as Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce on the television series *M*A*S*H* (1972–83). [1]
  • He wrote and directed numerous episodes of *M*A*S*H*. [1]
  • He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1994. [1]

Questions and answers

What is Alan Alda best known for?

Alan Alda is best known for his role as Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce on the television series *M*A*S*H* (1972–83) [1].

Did Alan Alda write or direct any episodes of M*A*S*H*?

Yes, he wrote and directed numerous episodes of *M*A*S*H* [1].

When was Alan Alda inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame?

He was inducted in 1994 [1].

Sources

  1. Alan Alda | Biography, TV Shows, Movies, & Facts | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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