ALAN ALDA | 86

Born Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo, Alan Alda is a very skillful and successful actor, director, comedian, and screenwriter. He has six Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards to show for his work, too. He successfully played a role in The Four Seasons in 1981, appeared in The West Wing, for which he was critically acclaimed. This was followed by his part in Crimes and Misdemeanor, among other notable appearances. He has also authored a few books since. Some of Alda’s $40 million fortune also came from his time hosting Scientific American Frontiers. He isn’t as active now, but with money management and a great advisor, he should never have any financial worries in the future.

Few know this, but Alan Alda grew up in show business. His mother Joan Browne is a former beauty-pageant winner. During his childhood, Alan traveled around with his parents. Another interesting fact: his father Robert Alda is a performer in Burlesque theatres!