ALAN ALDA | 84

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 travelled around with his parents. Another interesting fact: his father Robert Alda is a performer in Burlesque theatres!