American actor known for film leads, Saturday Night Live impressions, and a long run on the sitcom 30 Rock.
Background
Born in Amityville, New York, Baldwin trained at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Career
He broke through as Jack Ryan in “The Hunt for Red October” and built a parallel career on stage and on television. As Jack Donaghy in “30 Rock” he won two Primetime Emmys, and his recurring Donald Trump impression on “Saturday Night Live” earned a further Emmy for guest acting.
Style
Baldwin is known for sharp, fast comic delivery, theatrical baritone, and a long-running interest in stage classics including David Mamet’s plays.