| Father | Alan Alda |
|---|---|
| Mother | Arlene Weiss |
| Spouse | J Brooke |
| Occupation | Actress, filmmaker |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Relatives | Robert Alda (grandfather) Antony Alda (half-uncle) |
Beatrice Alda is an American actress, director and producer who appeared in The Four Seasons and Men of Respect.
Career
Alda played Lisa in the 1981 film The Four Seasons, directed by her father,[1] and reprised the role in the 1984 television series of the same name.[2] She played Judy, the daughter of Steve, played by her real life father, in the 1988 film A New Life.[3]
Alda and filmmaker J Brooke co-directed and produced the 2008 documentary film Out Late, which follows the lives of people who came out as gay, lesbian, and transgender while they were senior citizens.[4][5]
Personal life
Alda is the daughter of actor Alan Alda and author and photographer Arlene Weiss. Her sisters are Eve and actress Elizabeth Alda. Beatrice Alda has five children with J Brooke.[6][7][8]
Filmography
Acting
Film
| Year | Work | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The Four Seasons | Lisa Callan | [1] |
| 1988 | A New Life | Judy | [3] |
| 1990 | Men of Respect | Susan | [9] |
Television
| Year | Work | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Four Seasons | Lisa Callan | [2] |
Filmmaker credits
| Year | Work | Position | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Out Late | Co-director, producer | [10] |
| 2016 | Legs: a Big Issue in a Small Town | Co-director, producer | [11] |
References
- ^ Brown, Geoff (January 1, 1981). "Four Seasons, The". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 48 (564): 155.
- ^ O'Connor, John (February 5, 1984). "Alan Alda's New Series Is Off to a Hilarious Start". The New York Times. p. H25.
- ^ "Following in dad's footsteps". Toronto Star. November 5, 1987. p. B1.
- ^ "Late-in-Life Lesbians: A Sexual Surprise". ABC News. May 1, 2009. Archived August 1, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Merritt, Jim (June 25, 2020). "To my younger self: LGBTQ LIers share lifetime of wisdom". Newsday. Archived December 5, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ "Interview: Filmmakers Beatrice Alda And J Brooke On "Legs: A Big Issue In A Small Town"". www.hamptons.com. Hamptons International Film Festival. October 13, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ "Beatrice Alda". www.girl.com.au. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "Rivers's Sculpture Still a Big Issue in a Small Town". The East Hampton Star. Oct 20, 2016. Archived May 22, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Alan (May 1, 1992). "Men of Respect". Sight and Sound. Vol. 2, no. 1. p. 55.
- ^ Notaro, Gerald A. (January 3, 2012). "Video". Video Journal. 137 (4): 62.
- ^ "'Legs' Documentary Explores Division In Sag Harbor". The Southampton PRess. February 9, 2016. Archived December 5, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
External links
- Beatrice Alda at IMDb