Trivia: Who played Hawkeye Pierce?
Ed Asner
Alan Alda
Leslie Nielsen
Dustin Hoffman
The correct answer is Alan Alda
So why is this answer correct? : While “M*A*S*H” is known for its strong ensemble, one main character stood out: Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce, more commonly known as Hawkeye. Portrayed by Alan Alda, the character is a talented surgeon who detests the bureaucratic red tape set in place by the military. Alda won three Emmys for his role as Hawkeye.