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One of the few actors who can transition seamlessly from Broadway to movies to television and back, he's played everything from Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire to CIA analyst Jack Ryan in The Hunt for Red October and currently stars as TV executive Jack Donaghy in the NBC comedy 30 Rock. His book, A Promise to Ourselves: A Journey Through Fatherhood and Divorce is on sale Sept. 23. Use the form below to submit your questions for Alec Baldwin, then look for the upcoming interview in TIME Magazine.

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  • 1

    when i was a kid, i saw getaway, i still think that was the best movie i saw you in.what movie is your best?

  • 2

    how do you deal with being you.. alec baldwin? You and you your family being so much in the spot light?

  • 3

    Is it hard to stay grounded in who you are when you are playing different characters all the time?

  • 4

    I am aware of your love for poliitcs. Considering that so many of us non-celebrities view Hollywood people in general as a bunch of superficial loonies, don't you think the universal support there for Barack Obama by such only hurts his chances to become president ?

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    Additional to being a revered, well known member of the Hollywood establishment, you sometimes also actively support selected public issues. Most actors have a wider exposure to multiple viewpoints because of they get to study a wide range of lifestyles and multiple types of personal motivations. Because of that possible grounding in examining ways to understand human nature, would you ever consider going into politics? If Yes, why; if no, why not?

  • 6

    Mr. Baldwin, I think you are a fantastic actor, and I congratulate you on your successes, and your upcoming book. I would like to know how the Christian faith of your brother, Stephen, and your sister-in-law, Chynna, has affected you and your family, either positively or negatively. Thank you, sir.

  • 7

    What's it like to have really awesome hair?

  • 8

    As someone with a very active interest in politics, what do you make of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez? Do you approve of his style of politics?

  • 9

    I am very happy to see you on TV so long time. I am a big fan of yours. In your life, who was the most important mentor for you?

  • 10

    I'm not sure you saw the movie "Team America: World Police", However, I would be interested to know your reaction to your portrayal in this film
    (By the way it's hilarious, you owe it to your self to see it).

  • 11

    Hi Alec, I have a serious question and it is not meant to be incendiary.

    Do you believe that you have a soul? If so, from what source did it come, and when did your being receive it?

  • 12

    What are your personalprinciples you follow that you would pin down to your success?

  • 13

    http://time-blog.com/10questions/alec-baldwin/ Do you ever regret not continuning in the role of Jack Ryan?

  • 14

    Mr. Baldwin, I admire very much your lack of greed in relation to your career, and your commitment to following your own path. I am curious however to know what kind of personal goals you have set for yourself with so many accomplishments already under your belt? What are the things you have not done that you think you would like to do, other then politics... i.e. on a personal or spiritual level? (By spiritual I do NOT mean religious).

    Thanks for satisfying a personal curiosity.

    Shawna

  • 15

    In a continuous globalized world, would you say the entertainment industry should assume a more active and responsible role in the strengthening of civil society and society itself? Of course, not only focusing in the US, but around the world? After all, Hollywood's economy is bigger than lots of developing countries, yet their contribution towards development is not clear.

  • 16

    Do you ever regret not taking the sequel to The Hunt for Red October? What role do you wish you never would have taken, or wish you could have done radically different?

  • 17

    What is your favorite TV show? You better not say your own. Don't be that guy Al.
    Follow up question: Do people call you Al?

  • 18

    Can you ever forgive your x-wife for doing the things she did to distance you from your daughter as a way of hurting you for the divorce? I still cannot do it after 35 years have gone bye. Thanks and God Bless, your a wonderful actor, and the world would have been deprived of your talents had you not persued your love.

  • 19

    For a long time now actors such as yourself have been strongly advocating their political views. However, it appears only one side of the aisle in Hollywood, (ex. Reagan, Arnold) , is getting directly involved in politics. While the other side seems to focus more on fighting for specific causes, (ex. Clooney, Cheadle, etc.). Why do your think that is? Also have you ever considered running for political office?

  • 20

    What character/role was your favourite one?
    Thank you.

  • 21

    As a political activist, what do you consider the most important problem facing the new administration? If you were to be elected President of the United States, what would you do first?

  • 22

    Are Jack Donaghy and Liz Lemon going to hook up finally?

  • 23

    How much of the real Alec Baldwin are we seeing in your Jack Donaghy character?

  • 24

    Hi,

    You are very popular in Poland, i relly like your's movies. I wanna to know what is you dream role? So maby you make a other type of movie. To make your dream real.

    Best Wishes.
    Przemek

  • 25

    How does Fatherhood and Divorce changed you perspective in life?

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