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Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo (born January 28, 1936), known professionally as Alan Alda (), is an American actor and filmmaker. In a career spanning seven decades on both stage and screen, he is best known for portraying Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime comedy drama M*A*S*H (1972–1983), where he also wrote and directed numerous episodes of the series. His accolades, including six Emmy Awards and six Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, a Grammy Award, and four Tony Awards.