Alan Alda and ALAN Arkin are both American actors who have had long and successful careers in the entertainment industry. Alda is best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H, while Arkin is known for his roles in films such as The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming and Little Miss Sunshine. Both actors have won numerous awards, including Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Emmy Awards.