Alan Actor is a term used to describe four famous actors: Alan Ladd, Alan ALDA, Alan Arkin, and Alan THICKE. Alan Ladd was an American actor who starred in films such as Shane and The Great Gatsby. Alan ALDA is an American actor, director, and screenwriter best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H. Alan Arkin is an American actor, director, and composer who has won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Little Miss Sunshine. Alan THICKE was a Canadian actor, songwriter, and game and talk show host who was best known for his role as Jason Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains.