Arlene Alda was the wife of actor Alan Alda. They were married on March 15, 1957 and they had three daughters: Eve, Elizabeth and Beatrice. Arlene Alda was also a former clarinettist and photographer. She is now the author of children's books. Alan Alda as Benjamin Franklin Hawkeye Pierce Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936 as Alphonso Joseph DAbruzzo) is an American actor, writer, director and sometimes political activist. ... March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (75th in Leap years). ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...