Born on January 28, 1936, in New York City, he is a renowned actor, director, and writer. Gaining fame for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the TV series "M*A*S*H," he won multiple Emmy Awards. His career spans stage and screen, with notable films like "The Aviator" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors." An advocate for science communication, he founded the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. His work extends to writing, with several memoirs reflecting his diverse experiences in entertainment and beyond.