Alan Alda: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 45
- on screen
- 1963–2024
- box office
- $393M
- nominations
- 3
- average score
- 76
- Born
- January 28, 1936 (age 90)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Director, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1955-present
- Spouses
- Arlene Weiss
- Children
- 3
The Best Alan Alda Movies
The films of Alan Alda that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Bridge of Spies (2015) leads with $165M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $165M Bridge of Spies 2015 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $62.9M The Longest Ride 2015 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $50.4M The Four Seasons 1981 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $19.7M Betsy's Wedding 1990 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $19.7M Same Time, Next Year 1978 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $19.6M The Seduction of Joe Tynan 1979 · Drama
Alan Alda's Career in Numbers
Alan Alda's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alan Alda works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Gone Are the Days! (1963) to Marriage Story (2019), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Alan Alda Movies by Decade
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 11
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 8
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 5
The 1970s were Alan Alda's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Alan Alda Movies by Genre
- Comedy 10
- Drama 9
- Romance 4
- Tv movie 3
- Mystery 2
- Biography 1
- Documentary 1
- Thriller 1
- War 1
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Alan Alda has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of drama (9).
Alan Alda Career Milestones
- First film
- Gone Are the Days! 1963
- Biggest box office hit
- Bridge of Spies $165M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Marriage Story Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Marriage Story 2019
Alan Alda Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Alan Alda is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Alan Alda Movies as an Actor
34- 2019
Marriage Story Drama Worldwide box office: $334K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2016
Horace and Pete as Uncle Pete · Comedy - 2015 Bridge of Spies Biography Worldwide box office: $165M
- 2015 The Longest Ride Drama Worldwide box office: $62.9M
- 2013
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2008
Diminished Capacity Comedy Worldwide box office: $23.7K - 2001
The Killing Yard as Ernie Goodman · Drama - 1997
Mad City Drama Worldwide box office: $10.5M - 1996
Everyone Says I Love You as Bob Dandridge · Romance Worldwide box office: $9.76M - 1996
Jake’s Women as Jake · Tv movie - 1995
Canadian Bacon as U.S. President · Comedy Worldwide box office: $164K - 1994
White Mile as Dan Cutler · Drama - 1993
And the Band Played On as Dr. Robert Gallo · Drama - 1992
Whispers in the Dark as Leo Green · Thriller Worldwide box office: $11.1M - 1990 Betsy's Wedding Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.7M
- 1988
A New Life as Steve Giardino · Romance Worldwide box office: $7.72M - 1986
Sweet Liberty as Michael Burgess · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.2M - 1984
The Ratings Game as Alan Alda (uncredited) · Comedy - 1983
M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen as Capt. Benjamin Franklin 'Hawkeye' Pierce · War - 1981 The Four Seasons as Jack Burroughs · Romance Worldwide box office: $50.4M
- 1979 The Seduction of Joe Tynan as Joe Tynan · Drama Worldwide box office: $19.6M
- 1978 Same Time, Next Year as George Peters · Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.7M
- 1977
Kill Me If You Can as Caryl W. Chessman · Tv movie - 1973
Juke and Opal as Jimmy - 1973
Lily Tv movie - 1973
Isn’t It Shocking? as Dan · Mystery - 1972
Playmates as Marshall Barnett · Comedy - 1972
The Glass House as Jonathon Paige · Drama - 1971
The Mephisto Waltz Mystery - 1970
The Moonshine War as John W. (Son) Martin · Comedy - 1970
Jenny as Delano · Romance - 1969
The Extraordinary Seaman as Lt. J / G Morton Krim · Adventure - 1968
Paper Lion as George Plimpton · Comedy - 1963
Gone Are the Days! as Charlie Cotchipee · Drama
Alan Alda in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2024
Remembering Gene Wilder as Self - Director, Actor · Documentary Worldwide box office: $166K Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2024
M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television as Self · Comedy - 2020
The Making of “Marriage Story” as Self · Documentary - 2019
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth as Self · Documentary - 2017
Itzhak as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $705K - 2014
Life’s Essentials with Ruby Dee as Self · Documentary - 2014
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy as Self · Documentary - 2002
M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion as Himself · Documentary - 1991
Memories of M*A*S*H as Self / Hawkeye Pierce · Documentary - 1985
Hollywood’s Funniest All-Star Bloopers as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1974
Free to Be… You and Me as Self · Family
Alan Alda: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1991 to 2005. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 2 nominations -
Oscars 1 nomination
- 77th Academy Awards
- Alan Alda: Nominated Best Supporting Actor The Aviator
- 58th British Academy Film Awards
- Alan Alda: Nominated Best Supporting Actor The Aviator
- 44th British Academy Film Awards
- Alan Alda: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Crimes and Misdemeanors
Who Is Alan Alda?
Alan Alda was born in New York City, U.S. in 1936 and is 90 years old. Credited on films since 1963, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Alan Alda (born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo; January 28, 1936) is an acclaimed American actor who has enjoyed a career spanning over six decades. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner, Alda is best known for his portrayal of Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the CBS wartime sitcom MAS*H (1972–1983), for which he also wrote and directed numerous episodes. In addition to his TV roles, Alda is recognized for his performances in a range of films including California Suite (1978), Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993), Bridge of Spies (2015), and Marriage Story (2019). He received an Academy Award nomination for his role in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator (2004). Alda has also achieved success on Broadway, earning three Tony Award nominations for his performances. He is a keen advocate of science communication and hosted the TV show Scientific American Frontiers for 14 years. Alda continues to work in the film and television industry, having had recent roles in series like The Big C, Ray Donovan, and The Good Fight.
Who Alan Alda Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Alan Alda shares the most films with. David Ogden Stiers comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Lily Tomlin (3).
Alan Alda: Questions & Answers
How many movies Alan Alda has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Alan Alda been in?
Alan Alda is credited on 45 films, from 1963 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Alan Alda's highest-grossing movie?
Bridge of Spies (2015) is Alan Alda's biggest box office hit, with $165M worldwide, ahead of The Longest Ride (2015) ($62.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Alan Alda's movies have made $393M.
Alan Alda's biggest hits What is the best Alan Alda movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alan Alda's best-rated film is Marriage Story (2019) with a score of 80, followed by Remembering Gene Wilder (2024) (72).
Best Alan Alda movies, ranked Has Alan Alda won an Oscar?
Alan Alda has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Alan Alda has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
How old is Alan Alda?
Alan Alda is 90 years old, born on January 28, 1936 in New York City, U.S..
What is Alan Alda's newest movie?
The most recent film on Alan Alda's filmography is Remembering Gene Wilder (2024), in the role of Self - Director, Actor.
Who does Alan Alda work with most often?
Alan Alda shares the most films with David Ogden Stiers (4 films), Lily Tomlin (3 films) and Richard Pryor (3 films).
The Best Alan Alda Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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