American Actor, Writer, Comedian
#50 in Television today
Alan Alda has a net worth of $60 million as of 2024. Alda is known for playing Captain Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce in the CBS sitcom MASH, for which he earned a $200,000 salary per episode.
Alda has also written and directed several films and television shows and has published several books. Income from these royalties further increased his wealth.
MASH Salary and Earnings
Alda earned $5.6 million per season on MAS*H in 1980, which included his salary as a writer. This was much more than what stars like Marlon Brando or Clint Eastwood were earning at that time.
This was more than any other TV star at the time. In today’s dollars, Alda’s salary on MASH would be equivalent to over $20 million per season, according to Forbes.
Alda’s total earnings from MASH are estimated to be over $50 million. This includes his salary, royalties, and syndication fees.
The show was also a ratings juggernaut, with its series finale being watched by over 105 million viewers.
Income from Other Roles
Show/Movie | Salary |
---|---|
MAS*H (1972-1983) | $5.6 million per season |
Same Time, Next Year (1978) | $750,000 |
California Suite (1978) | $1 million |
The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) | $1.25 million |
The Four Seasons (1981) | $1.5 million |
Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) | $2 million |
Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) | $3 million |
Everyone Says I Love You (1996) | $4.8 million |
Flirting with Disaster (1996) | $5 million |
Tower Heist (2011) | $5.2 million |
The Longest Ride (2015) | $6 million |
Real Estate Assets
Alda has amassed a significant real estate portfolio over the years. According to estimates from Forbes.
his properties are worth a total of $25 million. Alda’s most valuable property is his beachfront estate in Malibu, California.
The estate, which Alda purchased in 1979 for $1.2 million, is now worth an estimated $15 million.
Alda also owns a number of other valuable properties, including:
- A penthouse apartment in Manhattan, New York, worth an estimated $5 million
- A ski chalet in Aspen, Colorado, worth an estimated $2 million
- A ranch in Montana, worth an estimated $1 million
- A farm in Vermont, worth an estimated $1 million
House
Alan Alda has owned a beachfront estate in Malibu, California, since 1979. The estate, which is located on a secluded stretch of beach, is worth an estimated $15 million today.
The main house on the property is 7,000 square feet and features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a gourmet kitchen.
The house also has a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a rooftop deck with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
In addition to the main house, the estate also includes a guest house, a pool house, and a detached garage.
The guest house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the pool house has a bathroom and a kitchenette.
The property is also home to a variety of amenities, including a private beach, a hiking trail, and a garden.
Alan Alda Net Worth 2024 by Forbes
Net Worth | $60 Million |
Salary per Episode | $200,000 |
Salary per Movie | $5 Million |
Annual Income | $8 Million |
Cash in Bank | $4.9 Million |
More about Alda
In addition to his acting career, Alda is also a passionate advocate for science communication and education. He is the host of the PBS series Scientific American Frontiers.