At 89, Alan Alda Reveals The Seven Actors He HATED The Most

Alan Alda is widely admired as one of the most thoughtful, generous actors in Hollywood history. Best known for his iconic role as Hawkeye Pierce on MASH, he built a reputation not only as a skilled performer, but as a leader — someone who brought intelligence and empathy to everything he touched.
But kindness doesn’t mean passivity. And leadership often comes with conflict. Over a career that’s lasted more than sixty years, Alda encountered plenty of people — co-stars, collaborators, even old friends — who didn’t always share his vision, his values, or his work ethic.
This isn’t a hit piece. It’s not about cheap gossip or secondhand rumors. It’s about seven real figures Alda worked with — and why their relationships may have been colder, more tense, or simply never meant to last.