| Who is it? | Actor, Soundtrack, Director |
| Birth Day | February 26, 1914 |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, United States |
| Age | 106 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | May 3, 1986(1986-05-03) (aged 72)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1935–1983 |
| Spouse(s) | Joan Browne (m. 1932; div. 1946) Flora Marino (m. 1955) |
| Children | with Browne: Alan Alda with Marino: Antony Alda |
Robert Alda, a versatile talent in the entertainment industry, is estimated to have a net worth of $950,000 by 2024. Hailing from the United States, Alda has made a name for himself as an accomplished actor, talented soundtrack contributor, and even ventured into directing. Throughout his career, he has showcased his skills across various mediums, delivering memorable performances and leaving an indelible mark on the industry. With his wealth of experience and diverse portfolio, Robert Alda has undoubtedly left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.
Alda, an American of Italian descent, was born Alphonso Giuseppe Giovanni Roberto D'Abruzzo in New York, New York, the son of Frances (née Tumillo) and Antonio D'Abruzzo, a barber born in Sant'Agata de' Goti, Benevento, Campania, Italy. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York in 1930. He began as a singer and Dancer in vaudeville after winning a talent contest, and moved on to burlesque.
Alda is known for portraying George Gershwin in the biopic Rhapsody in Blue (1945) as well as the talent agent in the Douglas Sirk classic Imitation of Life (1959). He was very successful on Broadway, starring in Guys and Dolls (1950), for which he won a Tony Award, and in What Makes Sammy Run? (1964). He was also the host of the short-lived DuMont TV version of the game show What's Your Bid? (May–June 1953).
Alda made two guest appearances with his son Alan on M*A*S*H, in the episodes "The Consultant" (January 1975) and "Lend a Hand" (February 1980). The latter episode also featured Antony Alda (1956–2009), his younger son by his second wife.
Alda appeared in an episode of The Feather and Father Gang in 1977.
Alda died on May 3, 1986, aged 72, after a long illness following a stroke.
