Origins & Early Life

Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an American actor and film producer. He is known for his leading and supporting roles in a variety of genres, from comedy to drama. He has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and eight Actor Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and Tony Award. A member of the Baldwin family, Baldwin's film career began with a string of roles in 1988 in films such as Beetlejuice, Working Girl and Married to the Mob before playing Jack Ryan in The Hunt for Red October (1990).

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He was Oscar-nominated for playing a casino manager in The Cooler (2003) and BAFTA-nominated for playing a charming ex-husband in It's Complicated (2010). He has acted in films such as Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Along Came Polly (2004), The Aviator (2004), The Departed (2006), and Blue Jasmine (2013) as well as two Mission: Impossible films: Rogue Nation (2015) and Fallout (2018). From 2017 to 2021, he voiced the titular role in The Boss Baby film franchise. From 1999 to 2003, he narrated the American dub for seasons 5 and 6 of Thomas & Friends. From 2006 to 2013...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• Andie MacDowell — Contemporary (Born in 1958) (1958): Acclaimed American actress and model known for romantic and dramatic roles.
• Angela Bassett — Contemporary (Born in 1958) (1958): Esteemed American actress celebrated for powerful roles in film and television.
• Annette Bening — Contemporary (Born in 1958) (1958): Versatile American actress celebrated for her dynamic stage and screen performances.
• Amanda Bynes — Shared historical date (04-03 · Born) (1986): American retired actress known for Nickelodeon and teen comedies.
• Bartolomé Esteban Murillo — Shared historical date (04-03 · Died) (1682): Master of the Spanish Baroque, renowned for religious scenes and genre portraits.
• Candace Bushnell — Historical peer (Born in 1958) (1958): American author, journalist, and producer known for 'Sex and the City' franchise.
• Claire Lee Chennault — Historical peer (Died in 1958) (1958): Pioneering American aviator, famed for leading the 'Flying Tigers' in WWII.
• Adele — Historical peer (Born in 1988) (1988): Iconic English singer-songwriter celebrated for powerful mezzo-soprano vocals.
• Alexandra Burke — Historical peer (Born in 1988) (1988): British singer, songwriter, and actress known for winning The X Factor.
• A. J. P. Taylor — Historical peer (Died in 1990) (1990): Influential English historian specializing in 19th and 20th-century European diplomacy.
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