‘M*A*S*H’ Star Alan Alda Celebrates 90th Birthday in Rare Photos

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What To Know

  • Alan Alda, star of M*A*S*H, celebrated his 90th birthday, as shared in rare photos posted by his grandson Jake Alda Coffey.
  • Fans flooded social media with heartfelt birthday wishes and tributes, expressing gratitude for Alda’s impact through his role as Hawkeye Pierce.
  • M*A*S*H, which aired from 1972 to 1983 and is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, remains beloved, with Alda also recognized for notable film roles.

M*A*S*H star Alan Alda recently celebrated his 90th birthday — and fans were overjoyed to see rare photos of the actor posted by his grandson.

On January 28, Jake Alda Coffey took to X with two pictures of Alan, who played Hawkeye Pierce, during a birthday dinner.

“My grandpa is really touched by all the love he’s gotten today,” Jake captioned the update. “We had a lowkey night celebrating his 90th birthday, which was full of laughs. After dinner, we went home and ate rum cake a friend of his baked. A perfect end to the night.”

In the comments, X users flooded Alan with well-wishes, sharing their delight over the glimpse of the actor. One X user wrote, “Happy birthday to your wonderful grandpa, who brought so many of us joy for so many years. From MASH to all the other projects he was a part of, your grandpa was always so stellar. Glad you enjoyed the celebration.”

Another fan shared, “Thank you for sharing, Jake. Your grandfather meant a lot to me as I learned about poignancy wrapped in humor while watching MASH … every episode until the finale when I was 15.”

Someone else replied, “This makes my heart so happy. Happy Birthday to him!”

A different X user commented, “This man is an absolute American legend. Treasure him, my friend. Enjoy every single second that you are blessed with him in your life. We cherish him always!”

Meanwhile, yet another fan wrote, “Happy 90th birthday to your grandpa! Some of my best early childhood TV memories were because of Hawkeye’s character. The Mash crew had a special chemistry that is hard to duplicate. Thanks, Alan!”

M*A*S*H aired for 11 seasons on CBS from 1972 to 1983. In addition to Alan, the show starred Loretta Swit, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Gary Burghoff, Harry Morgan, Mike Farrell, Wayne Rogers, Kellye Nakahara, and more.

Alan is also known for his roles in films like The Four Seasons (1981), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989), and Marriage Story (2019).

M*A*S*H, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu

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