Alec Baldwin is recognized as an American actor, comedian, and producer. Renowned for his performances in both leading and supporting roles spanning various genres, including comedy and drama, he has garnered numerous accolades.
Bio/Wiki
Age-65 years
Full name-Alexander Rae Baldwin III
Height- 6 feet
Weight- 90 Kg
Born-3 April 1958
Birthplace-Amityville, New York, United States
Spouse-Hilario Baldwin (m. 2012), Kim Basinger (m. 1993–2002)
Profession-American actor and comedian
Nationality- American
Family
Alexander Rae Baldwin II and Carol M. Baldwin are his parents, and Alec was raised as Roman Catholic faith. He comes from a family with a heritage that includes Irish, French, and English roots.
Sibling
He has three younger brothers—Daniel, William and Stephen, all of whom pursued careers in acting. Additionally, he has two sisters: Elizabeth “Beth” Baldwin Keuchler and Jane Ann Baldwin Sasso.
Wife
In 1983, Baldwin had a brief engagement with actress Janine Turner.He was romantically involved with Lori Loughlin, Lori Singer, Holly Gagnier, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. In 1990, he entered into marriage with Kim Basinger, but they separated on December 5, 2000. On June 30, 2012, he tied the knot with Hilaria Thomas.
Children
His children are Ireland Baldwin and Ilaria Catalina Irena Baldwin.
Career
Early in his film career, he played both leading and supporting roles in Beetlejuice (1988), Working Girl (1988), Married to the Mob (1988), and Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). Notably, he portrayed Jack Ryan in The Hunt for Red October (1990). Baldwin received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor for The Cooler (2003) and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for It’s Complicated (2010). His filmography includes works like The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Along Came Polly (2004), The Aviator (2004), The Departed (2006), To Rome with Love (2012), Blue Jasmine (2013), Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015), and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018). Additionally, he voiced the titular role in The Boss Baby film franchise (2017–2022)
From 2006 to 2013, Baldwin earned acclaim for his role alongside Tina Fey as Jack Donaghy on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock, securing two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards for Best Actor in a comedy series. This made him the male performer with the most SAG Awards in history. Baldwin received critical acclaim for portraying Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live, winning his third Primetime Emmy in 2017 and earning nominations in 2018 and 2021.
In his Broadway career, Baldwin debuted in Loot (1986) and earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in the 1992 production of A Streetcar Named Desire. He returned to Broadway in Twentieth Century (2004) and Orphans (2013). Additionally, he hosted the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010, served as a columnist for The Huffington Post, and hosted Match Game from 2016 until 2021.
In a tragic incident on the Rust film set in 2021, Baldwin discharged a prop revolver, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuries to director Joel Souza. Charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in January 2023, the charges were dropped in April 2023 pending further investigation. However, Baldwin faced indictment again for the charge on January 19, 2024.
Net Worth
Alec Baldwin has an estimated net worth of $70 million.
Latest News about Alec Baldwin
Halyna Hutchins Tragedy: Alec Baldwin Faces Charge for Fatal Rust Set Shooting
During a rehearsal on the set of Rust in October 2021, Alec Baldwin pointed a gun at Halyna Hutchins, resulting in the firearm discharging and causing her death while also injuring Joel Souza. Recently indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge by a grand jury in Santa Fe, this resurrects a case against the actor. Special prosecutors, who presented the case to the grand jury, remained tight-lipped about the proceedings. Alec’s defense attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, expressed their intention to contest the charge, stating, “We look forward to our day in court.”
The indictment offers two potential grounds for pursuing involuntary manslaughter against Alec related to the death of Halyna. One centers on the negligent use of a firearm, while the other alleges felony misconduct “with total disregard or indifference for the safety of others.” Witnesses, including crew members, appeared at the courthouse, with some having been present during the fatal incident.
Alec, a lead actor and co-producer of Rust, claimed he pulled back the hammer but did not pull the trigger. This legal development poses a threat of prison time for the veteran actor, known for his roles in iconic films and TV shows over four decades. Earlier, prosecutors dropped an involuntary manslaughter charge, citing possible gun modifications, but later reconsidered after a new analysis using replacement parts concluded that the trigger had to be pulled or depressed for the gun to discharge.
