Alexander Rae Baldwin III (born April 3, 1958) is an American actor. He is known for his leading and supporting roles in a variety of genres, from comedy to drama, and has received numerous accolades including three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and Tony Award. Baldwin first gained recognition by appearing on the sixth and seventh seasons of primetime soap opera
Knots Landing (1984–1985). In the early part of his film career he played both leading and supporting roles in
Beetlejuice (1988),
Working Girl (1988),
Married to the Mob (1988) and
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992). He played Jack Ryan in
The Hunt for Red October (1990). He received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for
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