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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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Poster of "Sr."
"Sr."
Alan Arkin was
88 in "Sr."
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 02 2022
Poster of Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Alan Arkin was
88 in Minions: The Rise of Gru
as 'Wild Knuckles (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 29 2022
Poster of Spenser Confidential
Spenser Confidential
Alan Arkin was
85 in Spenser Confidential
as 'Henry'.
Fri, Mar 06 2020
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
Alan Arkin was
85 in Dumbo
as 'J. Griffin Remington'.
Wed, Mar 27 2019
Poster of Going in Style
Going in Style
Alan Arkin was
83 in Going in Style
as 'Albert Garner'.
Thu, Apr 06 2017
Poster of Naples '44
Naples '44
Alan Arkin was
82 in Naples '44
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 15 2016
Poster of Love the Coopers
Love the Coopers
Alan Arkin was
81 in Love the Coopers
as 'Bucky Newport'.
Thu, Nov 12 2015
Poster of Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Alan Arkin was
80 in Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
Tue, Mar 24 2015
Poster of Million Dollar Arm
Million Dollar Arm
Alan Arkin was
80 in Million Dollar Arm
as 'Ray Arkin'.
Fri, May 09 2014
Poster of In Security
In Security
Alan Arkin was
80 in In Security
as 'Officer Riggs'.
Mon, Apr 28 2014
Poster of Grudge Match
Grudge Match
Alan Arkin was
79 in Grudge Match
as 'Louis 'Lightning' Conlon'.
Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Alan Arkin was
78 in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
as 'Rance Holloway'.
Thu, Mar 14 2013
Poster of Stand Up Guys
Stand Up Guys
Alan Arkin was
78 in Stand Up Guys
as 'Richard Hirsch'.
Fri, Dec 14 2012
Poster of Starring Sigmund Freud
Starring Sigmund Freud
Alan Arkin was
78 in Starring Sigmund Freud
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of Argo
Argo
Alan Arkin was
78 in Argo
as 'Lester Siegel'.
Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of Thin Ice
Thin Ice
Alan Arkin was
77 in Thin Ice
as 'Gorvy Hauer'.
Fri, Feb 17 2012
Poster of The Muppets
The Muppets
Alan Arkin was
77 in The Muppets
as 'Tour Guide'.
Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of The Change-Up
The Change-Up
Alan Arkin was
77 in The Change-Up
as 'Mitch's Dad'.
Fri, Aug 05 2011
Poster of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Alan Arkin was
75 in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
as 'Herb Lee'.
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of City Island
City Island
Alan Arkin was
74 in City Island
as 'Michael Malakov'.
Fri, Mar 06 2009
Poster of Marley & Me
Marley & Me
Alan Arkin was
74 in Marley & Me
as 'Arnie Klein'.
Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of Wisdom
Wisdom
Alan Arkin was
74 in Wisdom
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
Alan Arkin was
74 in Get Smart
as 'The Chief'.
Thu, Jun 19 2008
Poster of Sunshine Cleaning
Sunshine Cleaning
Alan Arkin was
73 in Sunshine Cleaning
as 'Joe Lorkowski'.
Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of Rendition
Rendition
Alan Arkin was
73 in Rendition
as 'Senator Hawkins'.
Fri, Sep 07 2007
Poster of Raising Flagg
Raising Flagg
Alan Arkin was
72 in Raising Flagg
as 'Flagg Purdy'.
Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Alan Arkin was
72 in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
as 'Bud Newman'.
Thu, Nov 02 2006
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
Alan Arkin was
72 in Crossroads
as 'Father Behnke'.
Sat, Sep 30 2006
Poster of Little Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine
Alan Arkin was
72 in Little Miss Sunshine
as 'Edwin Hoover'.
Wed, Jul 26 2006
Poster of Firewall
Firewall
Alan Arkin was
71 in Firewall
as 'Arlin Forester'.
Wed, Feb 08 2006
Poster of Eros
Eros
Alan Arkin was
70 in Eros
as 'Dr. Pearl / Hal'.
Fri, Dec 03 2004
Poster of Noel
Noel
Alan Arkin was
70 in Noel
as 'Artie'.
Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of Equilibrium
Equilibrium
Alan Arkin was
70 in Equilibrium
as 'Dr. Pearl / Hal'.
Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
Alan Arkin was
69 in And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
as 'Sam Drebben'.
Sun, Sep 07 2003
Poster of The Pentagon Papers
The Pentagon Papers
Alan Arkin was
68 in The Pentagon Papers
as 'Harry Rowen'.
Sun, Mar 09 2003
Poster of Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Alan Arkin was
67 in Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
as 'Gene'.
Sun, Sep 02 2001
Poster of America's Sweethearts
America's Sweethearts
Alan Arkin was
67 in America's Sweethearts
as 'Wellness Guide'.
Tue, Jul 17 2001
Poster of Varian's War
Varian's War
Alan Arkin was
67 in Varian's War
as 'Freier'.
Thu, Jun 14 2001
Poster of Blood Money
Blood Money
Alan Arkin was
66 in Blood Money
as 'Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro'.
Thu, Oct 12 2000
Poster of Magicians
Magicians
Alan Arkin was
65 in Magicians
as 'Milo'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Jakob the Liar
Jakob the Liar
Alan Arkin was
65 in Jakob the Liar
as 'Max Frenkfurter'.
Thu, Sep 16 1999
Poster of Slums of Beverly Hills
Slums of Beverly Hills
Alan Arkin was
64 in Slums of Beverly Hills
as 'Murray Samuel Abromowitz'.
Fri, Aug 14 1998
Poster of Four Days in September
Four Days in September
Alan Arkin was
63 in Four Days in September
as 'Charles Burke Elbrick'.
Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Gattaca
Gattaca
Alan Arkin was
63 in Gattaca
as 'Detective Hugo'.
Sun, Sep 07 1997
Poster of Grosse Pointe Blank
Grosse Pointe Blank
Alan Arkin was
63 in Grosse Pointe Blank
as 'Dr. Oatman'.
Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of Mother Night
Mother Night
Alan Arkin was
62 in Mother Night
as 'George Kraft'.
Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of Heck's Way Home
Heck's Way Home
Alan Arkin was
61 in Heck's Way Home
as 'Dogcatcher'.
Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of Steal Big Steal Little
Steal Big Steal Little
Alan Arkin was
61 in Steal Big Steal Little
as 'Lou Perilli'.
Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of The Jerky Boys
The Jerky Boys
Alan Arkin was
60 in The Jerky Boys
as 'Ernie Lazarro'.
Fri, Feb 03 1995
Poster of Doomsday Gun
Doomsday Gun
Alan Arkin was
60 in Doomsday Gun
as 'Yossi'.
Sat, Jul 23 1994
Poster of North
North
Alan Arkin was
60 in North
as 'Judge Buckle'.
Fri, Jul 22 1994
Poster of So I Married an Axe Murderer
So I Married an Axe Murderer
Alan Arkin was
59 in So I Married an Axe Murderer
as 'Tony's Boss (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 30 1993
Poster of Taking the Heat
Taking the Heat
Alan Arkin was
59 in Taking the Heat
as 'Tommy Canard'.
Sun, Jun 06 1993
Poster of Indian Summer
Indian Summer
Alan Arkin was
59 in Indian Summer
as 'Unca Lou Handler'.
Fri, Apr 23 1993
Poster of Cooperstown
Cooperstown
Alan Arkin was
58 in Cooperstown
as 'Harry Willette'.
Tue, Jan 26 1993
Poster of Glengarry Glen Ross
Glengarry Glen Ross
Alan Arkin was
58 in Glengarry Glen Ross
as 'George Aaronow'.
Tue, Sep 15 1992
Poster of The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
Alan Arkin was
57 in The Rocketeer
as 'A. 'Peevy' Peabody'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of The Making of Edward Scissorhands
The Making of Edward Scissorhands
Alan Arkin was
56 in The Making of Edward Scissorhands
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Havana
Havana
Alan Arkin was
56 in Havana
as 'Joe Volpi'.
Tue, Dec 11 1990
Poster of Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands
Alan Arkin was
56 in Edward Scissorhands
as 'Bill'.
Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of Coupe de Ville
Coupe de Ville
Alan Arkin was
55 in Coupe de Ville
as 'Fred Libner'.
Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Necessary Parties
Necessary Parties
Alan Arkin was
53 in Necessary Parties
as 'Archie Corelli'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Escape from Sobibor
Escape from Sobibor
Alan Arkin was
53 in Escape from Sobibor
as 'Leon Feldhendler'.
Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of Big Trouble
Big Trouble
Alan Arkin was
52 in Big Trouble
as 'Leonard Hoffman'.
Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of A Deadly Business
A Deadly Business
Alan Arkin was
51 in A Deadly Business
as 'Harold Kaufman'.
Thu, Mar 13 1986
Poster of Bad Medicine
Bad Medicine
Alan Arkin was
51 in Bad Medicine
as 'Dr. Ramon Madera'.
Fri, Nov 22 1985
Poster of The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
Alan Arkin was
51 in The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Bo'.
Sat, Oct 05 1985
Poster of Joshua Then and Now
Joshua Then and Now
Alan Arkin was
51 in Joshua Then and Now
as 'Reuben'.
Tue, Sep 17 1985
Poster of The Fourth Wise Man
The Fourth Wise Man
Alan Arkin was
51 in The Fourth Wise Man
as 'Orontes'.
Sat, Mar 30 1985
Poster of A Matter of Principle
A Matter of Principle
Alan Arkin was
50 in A Matter of Principle
as 'Flagg Purdy'.
Mon, Dec 03 1984
Poster of The Return of Captain Invincible
The Return of Captain Invincible
Alan Arkin was
48 in The Return of Captain Invincible
as 'Captain Invincible'.
Fri, Jan 28 1983
Poster of The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn
Alan Arkin was
48 in The Last Unicorn
as 'Schmendrick (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Alan Arkin was
47 in Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
as 'Flash'.
Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Full Moon High
Full Moon High
Alan Arkin was
47 in Full Moon High
as 'Dr. Brand'.
Tue, Aug 04 1981
Poster of Improper Channels
Improper Channels
Alan Arkin was
47 in Improper Channels
as 'Jeffery Martley'.
Fri, Apr 17 1981
Poster of Simon
Simon
Alan Arkin was
45 in Simon
as 'Simon Mendelssohn'.
Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of The Magician of Lublin
The Magician of Lublin
Alan Arkin was
45 in The Magician of Lublin
as 'Yasha Mazur'.
Fri, Nov 09 1979
Poster of The In-Laws
The In-Laws
Alan Arkin was
45 in The In-Laws
as 'Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.'.
Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of The Defection of Simas Kudirka
The Defection of Simas Kudirka
Alan Arkin was
43 in The Defection of Simas Kudirka
as 'Simas Kudirka'.
Mon, Jan 23 1978
Poster of The Other Side of Hell
The Other Side of Hell
Alan Arkin was
43 in The Other Side of Hell
as 'Frank Dole'.
Tue, Jan 17 1978
Poster of Fire Sale
Fire Sale
Alan Arkin was
43 in Fire Sale
as 'Ezra Fikus'.
Thu, Jun 09 1977
Poster of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Alan Arkin was
42 in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
as 'Dr. Sigmund Freud'.
Sun, Oct 24 1976
Poster of Hearts of the West
Hearts of the West
Alan Arkin was
41 in Hearts of the West
as 'Bert Kessler'.
Wed, Oct 08 1975
Poster of Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
Alan Arkin was
40 in Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
as 'Rafferty'.
Sun, Feb 02 1975
Poster of Freebie and the Bean
Freebie and the Bean
Alan Arkin was
40 in Freebie and the Bean
as 'Bean'.
Wed, Dec 25 1974
Poster of It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
Alan Arkin was
40 in It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
as '(uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of The Trouble With People
The Trouble With People
Alan Arkin was
38 in The Trouble With People
as 'Husband (Story 5)'.
Sun, Nov 12 1972
Poster of Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Alan Arkin was
38 in Last of the Red Hot Lovers
as 'Barney Cashman'.
Wed, Aug 16 1972
Poster of Deadhead Miles
Deadhead Miles
Alan Arkin was
38 in Deadhead Miles
as 'Cooper'.
Tue, Aug 08 1972
Poster of Little Murders
Little Murders
Alan Arkin was
36 in Little Murders
as 'Lt. Practice'.
Tue, Feb 09 1971
Poster of Catch-22
Catch-22
Alan Arkin was
36 in Catch-22
as 'Capt. John Yossarian'.
Wed, Jun 24 1970
Poster of The Monitors
The Monitors
Alan Arkin was
35 in The Monitors
as 'Man in Monitors Commercial'.
Wed, Oct 08 1969
Poster of Popi
Popi
Alan Arkin was
35 in Popi
as 'Abraham'.
Tue, May 27 1969
Poster of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Alan Arkin was
34 in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
as 'John Singer'.
Wed, Jul 31 1968
Poster of Inspector Clouseau
Inspector Clouseau
Alan Arkin was
34 in Inspector Clouseau
as 'Insp. Jacques Clouseau'.
Fri, Jul 19 1968
Poster of The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
Alan Arkin was
34 in The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
as 'Barney Kempinski'.
Fri, May 10 1968
Poster of Wait Until Dark
Wait Until Dark
Alan Arkin was
33 in Wait Until Dark
as 'Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.'.
Thu, Oct 26 1967
Poster of Woman Times Seven
Woman Times Seven
Alan Arkin was
33 in Woman Times Seven
as 'Fred'.
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of The Last Mohican
The Last Mohican
Alan Arkin was
32 in The Last Mohican
as 'Mr. Ableman'.
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
Alan Arkin was
32 in The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
as 'Lt. Rozanov'.
Wed, May 25 1966
Poster of That's Me
That's Me
Alan Arkin was
28 in That's Me
Tue, Jan 01 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Kominsky Method
The Kominsky Method
Alan Arkin was
84+ in The Kominsky Method
as 'Norman Newlander'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 16 2018
Poster of 15 Septembers Later
15 Septembers Later
Alan Arkin was
82+ in 15 Septembers Later
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 2016
Poster of BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
Alan Arkin was
80+ in BoJack Horseman
as 'J.D. Salinger (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 22 2014
Poster of Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
Alan Arkin was
77+ in Inside Comedy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Poster of Second City: First Family of Comedy
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Alan Arkin was
72+ in Second City: First Family of Comedy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 25 2006
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Alan Arkin was
69+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of 100 Centre Street
100 Centre Street
Alan Arkin was
66+ in 100 Centre Street
as 'Joe Rifkind'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 2001
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Alan Arkin was
64+ in Will & Grace
as 'Martin Adler'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Picture Windows
Picture Windows
Alan Arkin was
61+ in Picture Windows
as 'Tully'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Alan Arkin was
60+ in Chicago Hope
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Harry
Harry
Alan Arkin was
52+ in Harry
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1987
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Alan Arkin was
48+ in St. Elsewhere
as 'Jerry Singleton'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Alan Arkin was
48+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Bo'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Alan Arkin was
42+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Alan Arkin was
40+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Alan Arkin was
34+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Alan Arkin was
32+ in ABC Stage 67
as 'Barney Kempinski'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Alan Arkin was
27+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Alan Arkin was
22+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter'.
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Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Alan Arkin was
18+ in The Oscars
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Alan Arkin was
15+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Alan Arkin was
9+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944