Mike Farrell is an American actor, producer, and director. Farrell is best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the television series MAS*H, which aired from 1975 to 1983. He has also appeared in several other television shows and movies, including Providence, Desperate Housewives, and Patch Adams.
In addition to his acting career, Farrell is also an activist and philanthropist. He has been involved in various causes, including human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues.
Farrell has also authored several books, including “Of Mule and Man” and “Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist”. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Humanitarian Award from the Screen Actors Guild and the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award.
Are Mike Farrell and Alan Alda friends?
In fact, Mike Farrell and Alan Alda, who portrayed Hawkeye Pierce on the television series MASH, are close friends. They have actually stayed close ever since they worked together on the program, and they frequently appear together at events and on TV to talk about their time on MASH and their careers in the entertainment business.