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Alan Arkin

Film Director / Musician / Writer / Character Actor / Television Director / Screenwriter / Theatre Director / Film Producer / Actor | * 03/26/1934 († 89, 06/29/2023) | New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
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Alan Wolf Arkin (March 26, 1934 – June 29, 2023) was an American actor, filmmaker and musician. In a career spanning seven decades, he received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for six Emmy Awards. Arkin performed in the sketch comedy group The Second City before acting on the Broadway stage, starring as David Kolowitz in the Joseph Stein play Enter Laughing in 1963, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He returned to Broadway acting in the comedic play Luv (1964), and directed Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys (1971), for which he received a Tony Award nomination. Arkin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a foul-mouthed grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). He was Oscar-nominated for his roles in Russians Are Coming (1966), The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968), and Argo (2012). He also acted in ()
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Alan Wolf Arkin (born March 26, 1934) is an American actor, director, musician and singer. He is known for starring in such films as Wait Until Dark, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, 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 is the father of actors Adam Arkin, Anthony Arkin, and Matthew Arkin.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Thriller

Known for these Movies & Shows

As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador. ...

Argo

R

2012 | 3.6/5 | 2h
Drama, Thriller
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When an office full of Chicago real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two will be fired at the end of the week, the atmosphere begins to heat up. Shelley Levene, who has a sick da ...

Glengarry Glen Ross

R

1992 | 3.7/5 | 1h 40min
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant. ...

Little Miss Sunshine

R

2006 | 3.8/5 | 1h 42min
Comedy, Drama
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A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward. ...

Edward Scissorhands

PG-13

1990 | 3.9/5 | 1h 45min
Fantasy, Drama, Romance / Love
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Awards & Nominations for Alan Arkin

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 2x Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director Genie Award for Best Performance by a Foreign Actor Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male 2x Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Theatre World Award Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame 2x Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 2x Academy Award for Best Actor Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles 2x Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama 2x Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor Genie Award for Best Performance by a Foreign Actor Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series 2x National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie 2x Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2x Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor 2x BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2x Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role 2x Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
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Movies with Alan Arkin as Actor(95)

as Henry Cimoli2023 Spenser Confidential 2
as Wild Knuckles (voice)2022 Minions: The Rise of Gru
as himself2022 Sr.
as Henry2020 Spenser Confidential
as J. Griffin Remington2019 Dumbo
as Albert Garner2017 Going in Style
2015 Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
as Bucky Newport2015 Love the Coopers
as Officer Riggs2014 In Security
as Ray Arkin2014 Million Dollar Arm
as Louis 'Lightning' Conlon2013 Grudge Match
as Rance Holloway2013 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
as Richard Hirsch2012 Stand Up Guys
as Gorvy Hauer2012 Thin Ice
as Lester Siegel2012 Argo
as Tour Guide2011 The Muppets
as Mitch's Dad2011 The Change-Up
as Herb Lee2009 The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
as Michael Malakov2009 City Island
as The Chief2008 Get Smart
as Joe Lorkowski2008 Sunshine Cleaning
as Arnie Klein2008 Marley & Me
as Senator Hawkins2007 Rendition
as Edwin Hoover2006 Little Miss Sunshine
as Bud Newman2006 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
as Flagg Purdy2006 Raising Flagg
as Arlin Forester2006 Firewall
as Father Behnke2006 Crossroads
as Dr. Pearl / Hal2004 Eros
as Artie2004 Noel
as Sam Drebben2003 And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
as Harry Rowen2003 The Pentagon Papers
as Gene2001 Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
as Wellness Guide2001 America's Sweethearts
as Freier2001 Varian's War
as Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro2000 Blood Money
as Milo2000 Magicians
as Max Frenkfurter1999 Jakob the Liar
as Murray Samuel Abromowitz1998 Slums of Beverly Hills
as Dr. Oatman1997 Grosse Pointe Blank
as Detective Hugo1997 Gattaca
as Charles Burke Elbrick1997 Four Days in September
as Dogcatcher1996 Heck's Way Home
as George Kraft1996 Mother Night
as Ernie Lazarro1995 The Jerky Boys
as Lou Perilli1995 Steal Big Steal Little
as Judge Buckle1994 North
as Yossi1994 Doomsday Gun
as Harry Willette1993 Cooperstown
as Tony's Boss / Precinct Capt. (uncredited)1993 So I Married an Axe Murderer
as Unca Lou Handler1993 Indian Summer
as Tommy Canard1993 Taking the Heat
as George Aaronow1992 Glengarry Glen Ross
as A. 'Peevy' Peabody1991 The Rocketeer
as Bill1990 Edward Scissorhands
as Fred Libner1990 Coupe de Ville
as Joe Volpi1990 Havana
as Archie Corelli1988 Necessary Parties
as Leon Feldhendler1987 Escape from Sobibor
as Harold Kaufman1986 A Deadly Business
as Leonard Hoffman1986 Big Trouble
as Reuben1985 Joshua Then and Now
as Dr. Ramon Madera1985 Bad Medicine
as Bo1985 The Emperor's New Clothes
as Orontes1985 The Fourth Wise Man
as Roat (archive footage) (uncredited)1984 Terror in the Aisles
as Captain Invincible1983 The Return of Captain Invincible
as Schmendrick (voice)1982 The Last Unicorn
as Flash1981 Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
as Dr. Brand1981 Full Moon High
as Jeffery Martley1981 Improper Channels
as Simon Mendelssohn1980 Simon
as Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.1979 The In-Laws
as Yasha Mazur1979 The Magician of Lublin
as Simas Kudirka1978 The Defection of Simas Kudirka
as Frank Dole1978 The Other Side of Hell
as Ezra Fikus1977 Fire Sale
as Dr. Sigmund Freud1976 The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
as Bert Kessler1975 Hearts of the West
as Rafferty1975 Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
as Bean1974 Freebie and the Bean
as (uncredited)1974 It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
as Barney Cashman1972 Last of the Red Hot Lovers
as Cooper1972 Deadhead Miles
as Lt. Practice1971 Little Murders
as Capt. John Yossarian1970 Catch-22
as Abraham1969 Popi
as Man in Monitors Commercial1969 The Monitors
as John Singer1968 The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
as Insp. Jacques Clouseau1968 Inspector Clouseau
as Fred1967 Woman Times Seven
as Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.1967 Wait Until Dark
as Mr. Ableman1966 The Last Mohican
as Lt. Rozanov1966 The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
1963 That's Me

TV Shows/Series with Alan Arkin as Actor(16)

as Norman Newlander2018 The Kominsky Method
as J.D. Salinger (voice)2014 BoJack Horseman
as himself2012 Inside Comedy
as himself2006 Second City: First Family of Comedy
as himself2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Joe Rifkind2001 100 Centre Street
as Martin Adler1998 Will & Grace
1994 Chicago Hope
1987 Harry
1985 The Second City 25th Anniversary Special
1982 St. Elsewhere
as Bo1982 Faerie Tale Theatre
as Self - Special Guest Star1976 The Muppet Show
as Self - Guest1968 The Dick Cavett Show
as Barney Kempinski1966 ABC Stage 67
as Self - Mystery Guest1950 What's My Line?

Movies with Alan Arkin as Crew(7)

Production/Executive Producer2012 Thin Ice
Directing/Director1993 Samuel Beckett is Coming Soon
Production/Executive Producer1979 The In-Laws
Directing/Director1977 Fire Sale
Directing/Director1971 Little Murders
Directing/Director1969 People Soup
Directing/Director1967 T.G.I.F.

TV Shows/Series with Alan Arkin as Crew(2)

Directing/Director1987 Trying Times
Production/Producer1987 Harry

Full Name: Alan Wolf Arkin
Born: Monday, 03/26 1934 (March) in New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
Died: Thursday, 06/29 2023 (June) in San Marcos (aged: 89)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Bennington College, Los Angeles City College, Franklin High School
Represented by: ICM Partners, Estelle Lasher
Father: David I. Arkin
Related to: Joseph Wortis, Avi
Other names for Alan Arkin (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Alan Wolf Arkin"
"艾伦·阿金"
"Алан Аркин"
"알란 아킨"
Alan Arkin frequently works together with these people:
John Lovelady (12x, Cast)
Adam Conover (11x, Actor)
Patton Oswalt (10x, Actor)
Barbara Dana (10x, Actress)
Adam Arkin (9x, Actor)
Raphael Bob-Waksberg (9x, Crew)
Mike Hollingsworth (9x, Crew)
Kevin Bigley (7x, Actor)
Steve Carell (6x, Actor)
Matthew Arkin (6x, Actor)
Mark Tinker (6x, Crew)
Sheila Jaffe (6x, Crew)
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