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Robert Alda was born on February 26, 1914 in New York City, New York, United States and was credited as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Robert Alda died on May 3, 1986, aged 72. Education on record includes Stuyvesant High School. Listed accolades include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (1951).
My Take
Robert Alda is the kind of actor whose career has real backbone. Winning the 1951 Tony for Best Actor in a Musical put him at the top of Broadway, yet he then uprooted to Italy in the 1960s and spent two decades acting in European films. Leaving American fame to start over abroad takes guts most established stars never summon. Knowing he raised Alan Alda only deepens my respect; this was a family that passed down the craft in earnest. I find something genuinely moving about a performer who chases the work itself rather than the comfort of his name.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Alda
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・アルダ
- Reading
- ろばーと・あるだ
- Born
- February 26, 1914 – May 3, 1986
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / singer / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Stuyvesant High School
Awards & achievements
- 1951 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Alda
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2061166
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Alda born?
Born February 26, 1914.
When did Robert Alda die?
Died May 3, 1986, aged 72.
Where was Robert Alda from?
Robert Alda was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Robert Alda do?
Robert Alda worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, singer, actor.
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