Biography
Alda made his film debut as George Gershwin in the tuneful biopic "Rhapsody in Blue" (1945) and played the romantic lead in Robert Florey's stylish cult horror thriller, "The Beast with Five Fingers" (1947). His film career diminished in the 1950s, but Alda played occasional character roles such as Lana Turner's lecherous agent in "Imitation of Life" (1959). He also enjoyed notable success onstage beginning with his Tony-winning performance in …
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Career Milestones
1979 | Acted on the short-lived TV series, "Supertrain" | |
| Acted on the TV soap operas "Love of Life" and "Secret Storm" | ||
1954 | Played Major Bill Morgan on the syndicated adventure series, "Secret File, U.S.A." | |
1950 | Broadway debut, "Guys and Dolls" | |
1945 | First film as actor, "Rhapsody in Blue" | |
1943 | Signed by Warner Brothers | |
| Performed at small night clubs, with theatrical stock companies and with Minsky's burlesque | ||
| Worked for a time as an architectural draftsman | ||
Awards
1951 | Tony Award for Actor (Musical) |