In the novel, he serves as a moral center and author's alter ego, chiding Trapper John for calling Major Houlihan 'Hot Lips,' which he never does himself. Between long sessions of treating wounded patients, he is found making wisecracks, drinking heavily, carousing, womanizing, and pulling pranks on the people around him, especially Frank Burns and 'Hot Lips' Houlihan. in the novel) was played by Donald Sutherland in the film and by Alan Alda on television. Hawkeyeīenjy Pierce (father-novel) Daniel Pierce (father-TV) unnamed wife and children (novel)Ĭaptain Benjamin Franklin ' Hawkeye' Pierce (Jr.
For the episode, see Hawkeye (M*A*S*H episode).
