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Alan Arkin

Bio: 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

Born: Mon, Mar 26 1934

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Jun 29 2023

Alan Arkin is 89 years old

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"Sr."

Alan Arkin was 88 in "Sr." as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2022

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Alan Arkin was 88 in Minions: The Rise of Gru as 'Wild Knuckles (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 2022

Spenser Confidential

Alan Arkin was 85 in Spenser Confidential as 'Henry'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 2020

Dumbo

Alan Arkin was 85 in Dumbo as 'J. Griffin Remington'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 2019

Going in Style

Alan Arkin was 83 in Going in Style as 'Albert Garner'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 06 2017

Naples '44

Alan Arkin was 82 in Naples '44 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 2016

Love the Coopers

Alan Arkin was 81 in Love the Coopers as 'Bucky Newport'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 2015

Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

Alan Arkin was 80 in Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 2015

Million Dollar Arm

Alan Arkin was 80 in Million Dollar Arm as 'Ray Arkin'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2014

In Security

Alan Arkin was 80 in In Security as 'Officer Riggs'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 28 2014

Grudge Match

Alan Arkin was 79 in Grudge Match as 'Louis 'Lightning' Conlon'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2013

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Alan Arkin was 78 in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone as 'Rance Holloway'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2013

Stand Up Guys

Alan Arkin was 78 in Stand Up Guys as 'Richard Hirsch'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2012

Starring Sigmund Freud

Alan Arkin was 78 in Starring Sigmund Freud

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2012

Argo

Alan Arkin was 78 in Argo as 'Lester Siegel'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2012

Thin Ice

Alan Arkin was 77 in Thin Ice as 'Gorvy Hauer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2012

The Muppets

Alan Arkin was 77 in The Muppets as 'Tour Guide'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011

The Change-Up

Alan Arkin was 77 in The Change-Up as 'Mitch's Dad'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2011

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

Alan Arkin was 75 in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee as 'Herb Lee'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2009

City Island

Alan Arkin was 74 in City Island as 'Michael Malakov'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 2009

Marley & Me

Alan Arkin was 74 in Marley & Me as 'Arnie Klein'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008

Wisdom

Alan Arkin was 74 in Wisdom

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008

Get Smart

Alan Arkin was 74 in Get Smart as 'The Chief'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 2008

Sunshine Cleaning

Alan Arkin was 73 in Sunshine Cleaning as 'Joe Lorkowski'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2008

Rendition

Alan Arkin was 73 in Rendition as 'Senator Hawkins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2007

Raising Flagg

Alan Arkin was 72 in Raising Flagg as 'Flagg Purdy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2006

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Alan Arkin was 72 in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause as 'Bud Newman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2006

Crossroads

Alan Arkin was 72 in Crossroads as 'Father Behnke'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 2006

Little Miss Sunshine

Alan Arkin was 72 in Little Miss Sunshine as 'Edwin Hoover'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 2006

Firewall

Alan Arkin was 71 in Firewall as 'Arlin Forester'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 2006

Eros

Alan Arkin was 70 in Eros as 'Dr. Pearl / Hal'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 2004

Noel

Alan Arkin was 70 in Noel as 'Artie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2004

Equilibrium

Alan Arkin was 70 in Equilibrium as 'Dr. Pearl / Hal'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2004

And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

Alan Arkin was 69 in And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself as 'Sam Drebben'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 2003

The Pentagon Papers

Alan Arkin was 68 in The Pentagon Papers as 'Harry Rowen'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 2003

Thirteen Conversations About One Thing

Alan Arkin was 67 in Thirteen Conversations About One Thing as 'Gene'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 2001

America's Sweethearts

Alan Arkin was 67 in America's Sweethearts as 'Wellness Guide'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2001

Varian's War

Alan Arkin was 67 in Varian's War as 'Freier'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 2001

Blood Money

Alan Arkin was 66 in Blood Money as 'Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 2000

Magicians

Alan Arkin was 65 in Magicians as 'Milo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

Jakob the Liar

Alan Arkin was 65 in Jakob the Liar as 'Max Frankfurter'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1999

Slums of Beverly Hills

Alan Arkin was 64 in Slums of Beverly Hills as 'Murray Samuel Abromowitz'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1998

Four Days in September

Alan Arkin was 63 in Four Days in September as 'Charles Burke Elbrick'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1997

Gattaca

Alan Arkin was 63 in Gattaca as 'Detective Hugo'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1997

Grosse Pointe Blank

Alan Arkin was 63 in Grosse Pointe Blank as 'Dr. Oatman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1997

Mother Night

Alan Arkin was 62 in Mother Night as 'George Kraft'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996

Heck's Way Home

Alan Arkin was 61 in Heck's Way Home as 'Dogcatcher'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1996

Steal Big Steal Little

Alan Arkin was 61 in Steal Big Steal Little as 'Lou Perilli'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995

The Jerky Boys

Alan Arkin was 60 in The Jerky Boys as 'Ernie Lazarro'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1995

Doomsday Gun

Alan Arkin was 60 in Doomsday Gun as 'Yossi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 1994

North

Alan Arkin was 60 in North as 'Judge Buckle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1994

So I Married an Axe Murderer

Alan Arkin was 59 in So I Married an Axe Murderer as 'Tony's Boss (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1993

Taking the Heat

Alan Arkin was 59 in Taking the Heat as 'Tommy Canard'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1993

Indian Summer

Alan Arkin was 59 in Indian Summer as 'Unca Lou Handler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1993

Cooperstown

Alan Arkin was 58 in Cooperstown as 'Harry Willette'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1993

Glengarry Glen Ross

Alan Arkin was 58 in Glengarry Glen Ross as 'George Aaronow'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1992

The Rocketeer

Alan Arkin was 57 in The Rocketeer as 'A. 'Peevy' Peabody'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

The Making of Edward Scissorhands

Alan Arkin was 56 in The Making of Edward Scissorhands as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1990

Havana

Alan Arkin was 56 in Havana as 'Joe Volpi'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1990

Edward Scissorhands

Alan Arkin was 56 in Edward Scissorhands as 'Bill'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1990

Coupe de Ville

Alan Arkin was 55 in Coupe de Ville as 'Fred Libner'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1990

Necessary Parties

Alan Arkin was 53 in Necessary Parties as 'Archie Corelli'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

Escape from Sobibor

Alan Arkin was 53 in Escape from Sobibor as 'Leon Feldhendler'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1987

Big Trouble

Alan Arkin was 52 in Big Trouble as 'Leonard Hoffman'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986

A Deadly Business

Alan Arkin was 51 in A Deadly Business as 'Harold Kaufman'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1986

Bad Medicine

Alan Arkin was 51 in Bad Medicine as 'Dr. Ramon Madera'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1985

The Emperor's New Clothes

Alan Arkin was 51 in The Emperor's New Clothes as 'Bo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1985

Joshua Then and Now

Alan Arkin was 51 in Joshua Then and Now as 'Reuben'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1985

The Fourth Wise Man

Alan Arkin was 51 in The Fourth Wise Man as 'Orontes'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1985

A Matter of Principle

Alan Arkin was 50 in A Matter of Principle as 'Flagg Purdy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1984

The Return of Captain Invincible

Alan Arkin was 48 in The Return of Captain Invincible as 'Captain Invincible'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1983

The Last Unicorn

Alan Arkin was 48 in The Last Unicorn as 'Schmendrick (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1982

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash

Alan Arkin was 47 in Chu Chu and the Philly Flash as 'Flash'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981

Full Moon High

Alan Arkin was 47 in Full Moon High as 'Dr. Brand'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1981

Improper Channels

Alan Arkin was 47 in Improper Channels as 'Jeffery Martley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1981

Simon

Alan Arkin was 45 in Simon as 'Simon Mendelssohn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980

The Magician of Lublin

Alan Arkin was 45 in The Magician of Lublin as 'Yasha Mazur'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1979

The In-Laws

Alan Arkin was 45 in The In-Laws as 'Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1979

The Defection of Simas Kudirka

Alan Arkin was 43 in The Defection of Simas Kudirka as 'Simas Kudirka'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1978

The Other Side of Hell

Alan Arkin was 43 in The Other Side of Hell as 'Frank Dole'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 17 1978

Fire Sale

Alan Arkin was 43 in Fire Sale as 'Ezra Fikus'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1977

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

Alan Arkin was 42 in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution as 'Dr. Sigmund Freud'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1976

Hearts of the West

Alan Arkin was 41 in Hearts of the West as 'Bert Kessler'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1975

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins

Alan Arkin was 40 in Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins as 'Rafferty'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1975

Freebie and the Bean

Alan Arkin was 40 in Freebie and the Bean as 'Bean'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1974

It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy

Alan Arkin was 40 in It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1974

The Trouble With People

Alan Arkin was 38 in The Trouble With People as 'Husband (Story 5)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1972

Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Alan Arkin was 38 in Last of the Red Hot Lovers as 'Barney Cashman'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1972

Deadhead Miles

Alan Arkin was 38 in Deadhead Miles as 'Cooper'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1972

Little Murders

Alan Arkin was 36 in Little Murders as 'Lt. Practice'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1971

Catch-22

Alan Arkin was 36 in Catch-22 as 'Capt. John Yossarian'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1970

The Monitors

Alan Arkin was 35 in The Monitors as 'Man in Monitors Commercial'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1969

Popi

Alan Arkin was 35 in Popi as 'Abraham'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 27 1969

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Alan Arkin was 34 in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter as 'John Singer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1968

Inspector Clouseau

Alan Arkin was 34 in Inspector Clouseau as 'Insp. Jacques Clouseau'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1968

The Love Song of Barney Kempinski

Alan Arkin was 34 in The Love Song of Barney Kempinski as 'Barney Kempinski'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1968

Wait Until Dark

Alan Arkin was 33 in Wait Until Dark as 'Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1967

Woman Times Seven

Alan Arkin was 33 in Woman Times Seven as 'Fred'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1967

The Last Mohican

Alan Arkin was 32 in The Last Mohican as 'Mr. Ableman'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 1966

The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!

Alan Arkin was 32 in The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! as 'Lt. Rozanov'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1966

That's Me

Alan Arkin was 28 in That's Me

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963

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The Kominsky Method

Alan Arkin was 84+ in The Kominsky Method as 'Norman Newlander'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 16 2018

15 Septembers Later

Alan Arkin was 82+ in 15 Septembers Later as 'Narrator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 2016

BoJack Horseman

Alan Arkin was 80+ in BoJack Horseman as 'J.D. Salinger (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014

Inside Comedy

Alan Arkin was 77+ in Inside Comedy as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012

Second City: First Family of Comedy

Alan Arkin was 72+ in Second City: First Family of Comedy as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 25 2006

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Alan Arkin was 69+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

100 Centre Street

Alan Arkin was 66+ in 100 Centre Street as 'Joe Rifkind'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 2001

Will & Grace

Alan Arkin was 64+ in Will & Grace as 'Martin Adler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998

Picture Windows

Alan Arkin was 61+ in Picture Windows as 'Tully'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1995

Chicago Hope

Alan Arkin was 60+ in Chicago Hope

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994

Harry

Alan Arkin was 52+ in Harry

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1987

St. Elsewhere

Alan Arkin was 48+ in St. Elsewhere as 'Jerry Singleton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982

Faerie Tale Theatre

Alan Arkin was 48+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Bo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982

The Muppet Show

Alan Arkin was 42+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976

Dinah!

Alan Arkin was 40+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

The Dick Cavett Show

Alan Arkin was 34+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

ABC Stage 67

Alan Arkin was 32+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Barney Kempinski'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966

The Mike Douglas Show

Alan Arkin was 27+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Tony Awards

Alan Arkin was 22+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

What's My Line?

Alan Arkin was 15+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

Golden Globe Awards

Alan Arkin was 9+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944