Alan Alda Is a Proud Dad of 3 Kids! Get to Know the ‘M*A*S*H’ Actor’s Daughters With Wife Arlene

Eve Alda

Alan and Arlene became the proud parents of their first child, daughter Eve, on December 18, 1958. Out of his three daughters, Alan’s eldest decided to stay out of the spotlight. Unlike her younger sisters who pursued careers like their dad, Eve opted for a more traditional lifestyle.

According to her Facebook page, Eve studied psychology at Connecticut College and currently lives in Winchester, Massachusetts. Her profile also indicates that she studied at the Simmons School of Social Work in Boston as well.

Although Eve didn’t find herself flocking towards the Hollywood spotlight, she certainly keeps up with her dad and little sisters. She once took to her personal Facebook account to open up about her father’s choice to reveal he has Parkinson’s disease.

“Glad my Dad decided to go public with Parkinson’s diagnosis, this morning,” she gushed on social media. “In his interview on CBS this morning, he was very upbeat (which is truly his approach), and mentioned he’s continued to work and has ‘had a full life’ since his diagnosis. He kinda didn’t mention that ‘full life’ is putting it mildly … I think he’s working more and harder now than he ever has!”

Eve’s son Jake Alda Coffey is pursuing a career as a screenwriter and filmmaker, drawing inspiration from his famous family. In May 2020, Jake posted a TikTok video about what it was like to grow up with a famous grandfather.

“Growing up, he was always a family man,” Jake shared. “In the summertime as a kid, we could go to his summer home in the Hamptons and film movies for fun … All these people I looked up to as a kid told me they looked up to my grandpa.”

Alan had the sweetest reason when he revealed to Closer Weekly at the New York City premiere of Marriage Story which film he had the “most fun” making throughout the years. That honor, it turned out, went to the 1981 movie The Four Seasons “because I wrote it and directed it, two of my daughters were in it [and] my wife photographed it.” Talk about a family affair!

Elizabeth Alda

Alan and Arlene welcomed their second child, daughter Elizabeth, on August 20, 1960. Unlike her older sister, Elizabeth followed in her dad’s famous footsteps.

At a young age, she made her film debut alongside her father in 1981’s The Four Seasons. Following her cameo in the drama and romance flick, Elizabeth went on to appear in 1986’s Night of the Creeps.

After short-lived career in Hollywood, Elizabeth decided to pursue a career in teaching special education. In an interview with Saturday Evening Post, Alan previously opened up about his daughter’s choice.

“Elizabeth [was an] actress for a while,” he once explained to the outlet. “But then Elizabeth decided she didn’t really care for acting. She became a teacher of the deaf and a special education teacher in general. [My daughters] all have advanced degrees and I’m very proud of them.”

Beatrice Alda

Alan and Arlene welcomed their third child, daughter Beatrice, on August 10, 1961. She also got her start in Hollywood as she appeared alongside her father and older sister in The Four Seasons. 

Following her cameo in the 1981 film, Beatrice followed up with appearances in A New Life, Men of Respect and many others.

As she got older, Beatrice put her talents into being behind the camera. In 2008, she made her directorial debut with the documentary Out Late. She is also the owner of the production company Forever Films Studios.

According to SuperbHub, Beatrice is also the proud mom of four children thanks to her longtime relationship with partner Jennifer Brooke.