Actor. Born Alphonso Roberto D'Abruzzo in New York City, his career began in vaudeville as a singer and dancer. After performing on the radio, he made his film debut in "Rhapsody in Blue" (1945), followed by "Day and Night" (1946). He appeared in many Italian and European films over the next 15 years but had his greatest success in Broadway Theatre. In 1951, he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in the musical "Guys and Dolls" and won another for "What Makes Sammy Run." From the 1960s to the 1980s, he had a long career as a television performer. His many credits include "The Lucy Show," "Ironside," "Rhoda," "Police Story," "The White Shadow," and "M*A*S*H." He is also the father of actors Anthony and Alan Alda. He died in Los Angeles, California, at age 72.
Actor. Born Alphonso Roberto D'Abruzzo in New York City, his career began in vaudeville as a singer and dancer. After performing on the radio, he made his film debut in "Rhapsody in Blue" (1945), followed by "Day and Night" (1946). He appeared in many Italian and European films over the next 15 years but had his greatest success in Broadway Theatre. In 1951, he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in the musical "Guys and Dolls" and won another for "What Makes Sammy Run." From the 1960s to the 1980s, he had a long career as a television performer. His many credits include "The Lucy Show," "Ironside," "Rhoda," "Police Story," "The White Shadow," and "M*A*S*H." He is also the father of actors Anthony and Alan Alda. He died in Los Angeles, California, at age 72.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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