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Alec BaldwinActor
Date of Birth: 03.04.1958
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin, born Alexander Rae Baldwin III, is an American actor known for his roles in movies such as "The Edge" (1997) and "The Marrying Man" (1991), as well as the TV series "30 Rock" (2006-2013). He is part of the famous Baldwin brothers, which include William, Daniel, and Stephen, all of whom are active actors in various film and television projects. While the other Baldwin brothers are currently working on lesser-known projects, Alec regularly adds high-profile works to his filmography, such as the blockbuster "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," set to premiere on July 26, 2018.
Early Life and Education
Alec Baldwin was born on April 3, 1958, in Amityville, New York, USA, to Alexander Rae Baldwin Jr., a high school history and social studies teacher and football coach, and Carol Newcomb Baldwin. In addition to his three famous brothers, Alec has two sisters named Beth and Jane. He grew up in Massapequa, New York, and attended Alfred G. Berner Middle School. During his school years, Alec played American football, coached by former football player Bob Reifsnyder. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at The George Washington University, where he studied from 1976 to 1979.
While studying at this university, in 1979, Alec ran for the position of Student Body President but lost by only two votes. This defeat was softened by a letter from then-President of the United States Richard Nixon, who had a mutual acquaintance with Baldwin. In his letter, the head of state encouraged the 21-year-old Alec to see this setback as a valuable experience.
After graduating from The George Washington University with a degree in political science, Alec enrolled at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. This School of Arts collaborated closely with the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and Baldwin actually studied at this institute under the guidance of acting instructors Jeffrey Horn and Mira Rostova. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from New York University in 1994, at the age of 36.
Career
Alec Baldwin's acting career began on television, with his debut in the soap opera "The Doctors," where he played one of the main roles from 1980 to 1982. From 1983 to 1986, he appeared in series and TV movies such as "Knots Landing" (1983, 9 episodes), "Sweet Revenge" (1984), "The Doctors" (1984-1985, 40 episodes), "Hotel" (1985, 1 episode), "Love on the Run" (1985), and "The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory" (1986).
In 1986, Baldwin made his first theater appearance in the Broadway production of "Loot" at the Music Box Theatre. In 1987, he made his big screen debut in the film "Forever, Lulu." Throughout his career, Baldwin has worked on over 300 feature films and TV projects, as well as 8 theatrical plays. Some of his most famous works include "Beetlejuice" (1988), "Working Girl" (1988), "Serious Money" (1988, Royal Court Theatre), "Saturday Night Live" (1990-2017, 17 episodes), "Miami Blues" (1990), "The Marrying Man," "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1992, Ethel Barrymore Theatre), "The Shadow" (1994), "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1995, TV movie), "Heaven's Prisoners" (1996), "Ghosts of Mississippi" (1996), "The Edge," "Macbeth" (1988, The Public Theater), "Nuremberg" (2000), "Pearl Harbor" (2001), "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" (2001), "The Cooler" (2002), "Friends" (2002, 2 episodes), "Path to War" (2002), "Body of Proof" (2004, 1 episode), "Las Vegas" (2004, 2 episodes), "The Aviator" (2004), "Elizabethtown" (2005), "Fun with Dick and Jane" (2005), "Will & Grace" (2005, 6 episodes), "The Departed" (2006), "30 Rock," "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" (2008), "It's Complicated" (2009), "To Rome with Love" (2012), "Rise of the Guardians" (2012), "Still Alice" (2014), "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (2015), "The Boss Baby" (2017), and "The Ghost Tower" (2018).
Throughout his career, Baldwin has received numerous nominations and awards at prestigious ceremonies. In 1996, his work in the TV movie "A Streetcar Named Desire" was recognized with nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards (Best Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries), the Primetime Emmy Awards (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie), and the Golden Globe Awards (Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Film). In 2004, he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "The Cooler." He has received several awards for his outstanding portrayal of Jack Donaghy, the boss of a television studio, in the comedy series "30 Rock." This character earned Baldwin seven Screen Actors Guild Awards (2007-2013), three Golden Globe Awards (2007, 2009, 2010), and two Primetime Emmy Awards (2008, 2009).
Personal Life
Alec Baldwin has been married twice. In 1990, while filming the movie "The Marrying Man," he met actress Kim Basinger. Their on-screen romance turned into a real-life relationship, and they got married in 1993. On October 23, 1995, the couple welcomed their daughter, Ireland, who later became a model. Baldwin and Basinger divorced in 2000 and finalized their divorce in 2002. After the split, Alec fought for custody of his daughter for seven years, facing obstacles created by Basinger. However, he eventually succeeded in securing visitation rights and continues to maintain a relationship with Ireland.
In 2012, Alec Baldwin married yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas, whom he started dating in August 2011. After the wedding, Hilaria took her husband's last name. The couple has three children together, Carmen Gabriela Baldwin (born August 23, 2013), Rafael Thomas Baldwin (born June 17, 2015), and Leonardo Angel Charles Baldwin (born September 12, 2016). On November 4, 2017, it was announced that the Baldwins were expecting their fourth child, and four days later, it was revealed that they were having a boy.
Upcoming Projects
Aside from the sixth installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, Alec Baldwin's most anticipated upcoming projects include the film "Motherless Brooklyn," set to be released in 2019, and the animated film "The Boss Baby 2" (expected release year - 2021). In the latter, Baldwin lends his voice to the main character, a baby named Theodore Templeton, who is surprisingly mature for his age.
