Quick Facts
Born:
1934-03-26
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
124 Total Roles
Alan Arkin
Acting
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Biography
Alan Wolf Arkin (March 26, 1934 – June 29, 2023) was an American actor, director, musician and singer. He was known for starring in such films as Wait Until Dark, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, Catch-22, The In-Laws, Edward Scissorhands, Glengarry Glen Ross, Marley & Me, Argo and Little Miss Sunshine, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2006. He was the father of actors Adam Arkin, Anthony Arkin, and Matthew Arkin.
Known For
Edward Scissorhands
Bill
Argo
Lester Siegel
Little Miss Sunshine
Edwin Hoover
Gattaca
Detective Hugo
Marley & Me
Arnie Klein
Dumbo
J. Griffin Remington
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Wild Knuckles (voice)
Get Smart
The Chief
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Sr." MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru MOVIE | Wild Knuckles (voice) |
| 2020 | Spenser Confidential MOVIE | Henry |
| 2019 | Dumbo MOVIE | J. Griffin Remington |
| 2018 | The Kominsky Method TV | Norman Newlander |
| 2017 | Going in Style MOVIE | Albert Garner |
| 2016 | Naples '44 MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | 15 Septembers Later TV | Narrator |
| 2015 | Love the Coopers MOVIE | Bucky Newport |
| 2015 | Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival MOVIE | Self |