The name Alan is borne by several notable individuals. Alan Alda is an accomplished American director and actor who won six Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Alan Wolf Arkin is an American director and actor and the winner of the Golden Globe, Academy, Tony, BAFTA, and SAG awards. Alan Catello Grazioso is an American filmmaker who received the Daytime Emmy Award in 2006 for his work on the TV series ZOOM - PBS Kids. Additionally, Alan Samuel Colmes was an American radio and television presenter, who was also a famous political commentator.