Alda was born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo on January 28, 1936, in Manhattan, New York City. He spent his childhood travelling around the United States with his parents, in support of his father's job as a … See more

For 14 years, he served as the host of Scientific American Frontiers, a television show that explored cutting-edge advances in science and technology. In 2010, he became a visiting professor at Stony Brook University. In 2009, he was a founder of the … See more

In 2005, Alda published his first memoir, Never Have Your Dog Stuffed: and Other Things I've Learned. Among other stories, he recalls his See more

1958–1971: Broadway debut and early work
Alda began his career in the 1950s as a member of the Compass Players, an improvisational comedy revue directed by Paul Sills. He later joined the improvisational … See more

Alda has done extensive charity work. He helped narrate a 2005 St. Jude Children's Hospital-produced one-hour special TV show Fighting for … See more

In 1956, while attending Fordham, Alda met Arlene Weiss, who was attending Hunter College. They bonded at a mutual friend's dinner … See more

Alda has received numerous accolades including six Primetime Emmy Awards and six Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for an See more