Alec Baldwin was born Alexander Rae Baldwin III on April 3, 1958, in Amityville, New York. His parents were both of Irish descent, and his father was a high school history teacher and football coach. Baldwin was the second of six children in his family.
Baldwin attended George Washington University for a time before transferring to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. After graduation, he began his acting career in theater, appearing in productions both on and off-Broadway.
Baldwin's breakthrough role came in 1984 when he played Joshua Rush in the soap opera "The Doctors." He then went on to star in a number of films, including "Beetlejuice," "Working Girl," and "The Hunt for Red October."
In addition to his film work, Baldwin has also had a successful television career. He starred in the sitcom "30 Rock," for which he won two Emmy Awards, and has also appeared in other TV shows such as "Saturday Night Live" and "Will & Grace."
Baldwin has been involved in various political and social causes throughout his career. He is a strong supporter of the Democratic Party and has been involved in campaigns for candidates such as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He is also an advocate for animal rights and has been involved with organizations such as PETA.
Baldwin has been married twice. His first marriage was to actress Kim Basinger, with whom he has a daughter named Ireland. He is currently married to Hilaria Baldwin, with whom he has several children.
Throughout his career, Baldwin has been known for his outspoken personality and has been involved in various controversies. He has also been open about his struggles with addiction and has sought treatment for substance abuse.
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