What is Alan Alda's Net Worth and Salary?
Alan Alda is an American actor, director, and writer with a net worth of $50 million. He accumulated this through various roles in stage, film, and TV. Known for his portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce on CBS's "M*A*S*H" (1972–1983), he has worked on notable projects like "Manhattan Murder Mystery" (1993), "Canadian Bacon" (1995), and "Tower Heist" (2011). Alda is also an accomplished writer, having penned several episodes of "M*A*S*H" and authored three books.
Early Life
Born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo on January 28, 1936, in New York City, Alan Alda is the son of actor Robert Alda and Joan, a former beauty queen. His early years involved constant travel due to his father’s burlesque career. At age 7, Alda contracted polio and underwent rigorous treatment. He attended Archbishop Stepinac High School and Fordham University, graduating with a B.A. in English in 1956. After college, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve and was deployed to Korea.
Career
Alda's career began in the 1950s with the Compass Players and the Cleveland Play House. He made his TV debut in 1958 on "The Phil Silvers Show" and took on his first Broadway role in "Only in America" (1959). His initial film was "Gone Are the Days!" (1963), followed by appearances in TV series like "Naked City." His major break was in 1972 as Captain Hawkeye Pierce in "M*A*S*H," a role that garnered him multiple awards. Post "M*A*S*H," he wrote and directed films such as "Sweet Liberty" and received accolades for roles in "Crimes and Misdemeanors" (1989) and "The Aviator" (2004), earning an Oscar nomination.
M*A*S*H Salary
During the peak seasons of "M*A*S*H," Alda was the highest-paid actor on television, earning $300,000 per episode. This equated to around $6 million per season, equal to $20 million today after adjusting for inflation.
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Personal Life
Alan married Arlene Weiss on March 15, 1957. They have three daughters: Eve, Elizabeth, and Beatrice. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2015, Alda is also passionate about charity work, supporting organizations like St. Jude Children's Hospital and HELP USA. He co-founded the Jenjo Foundation with Arlene to support various causes.
Alda's interest in science led him to host "Scientific American Frontiers" and found the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University. He is a vocal advocate for women's rights and has served on the boards of several scientific organizations.
Awards and Honors
Alda has won six Golden Globes for "M*A*S*H," an Oscar nomination for "The Aviator," and six Primetime Emmys. He also received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and has been honored by the Writers Guild of America and the Television Hall of Fame. Notable accolades include the Humanitas Prize, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals Man of the Year, and a Grammy nomination for Spoken Word Album.
Real Estate
In 2000, Alda and his wife Arlene purchased adjoining apartments in Manhattan's Park Millennium building. They have also owned properties in Watermill, New York, and various locations in Los Angeles, selling some for significant profit.
