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Alan Arkin

Acting Born Mar 26, 1934 Died Jun 29, 2023 New York City, New York, USA 138 credits

Biography

Alan Arkin was an American actor. He was born on March 26, 1934, in New York City, New York, USA. Arkin is known for his work in films. He appeared in numerous movies throughout his career, with 131 known credits. Arkin's acting career spanned many years, with his work including a range of different film genres. He was also known by the name Alan Wolf. Arkin passed away on June 29, 2023, at the age of 89.

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Career

Career overview

Alan Arkin is an American actor known for his work in film. He has appeared in numerous movies, including 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. Arkin's acting credits span over 130 titles.

Arkin has gained recognition for his performances in various films. He has appeared in a range of genres, from comedy to drama. His extensive filmography showcases his versatility as an actor. Arkin's work has been featured in a number of notable movies, demonstrating his ability to adapt to different roles and characters.

Arkin's career as an actor has been marked by his appearances in a wide range of films. He has worked with numerous directors and actors throughout his career, contributing to his extensive body of work. Arkin's acting credits continue to reflect his dedication to the craft of acting.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Minions: The Rise of Gru"Sr."
Spenser Confidential
Dumbo
The Kominsky Method
Going in Style
Naples '4415 Septembers Later
Love the CoopersAlan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival
BoJack HorsemanIn SecurityMillion Dollar Arm
Grudge MatchThe Incredible Burt Wonderstone
ArgoStand Up GuysInside ComedyThin IceThin Ice · Executive Producer
The Change-UpThe Muppets
City IslandThe Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Get SmartMarley & MeWisdomSunshine Cleaning
Rendition
Little Miss SunshineFirewallThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape ClauseSecond City: First Family of ComedyRaising Flagg
ErosNoel
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowAnd Starring Pancho Villa as HimselfThe Pentagon Papers
100 Centre StreetAmerica's SweetheartsVarian's WarThirteen Conversations About One Thing
MagiciansBlood Money
Jakob the Liar
Will & GraceSlums of Beverly Hills
The ViewGattacaGrosse Pointe BlankFour Days in September
Heck's Way HomeMother Night
Steal Big Steal LittlePicture WindowsThe Jerky Boys
Chicago HopeNorthDoomsday Gun
CooperstownSo I Married an Axe MurdererIndian SummerTaking the HeatSamuel Beckett is Coming Soon · Director
Glengarry Glen Ross
The Rocketeer
Edward ScissorhandsHavanaThe Making of Edward ScissorhandsCoupe de Ville
Necessary Parties

Full filmography

  • Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) as Wild Knuckles (voice)
  • "Sr." (2022) as Self
  • Spenser Confidential (2020) as Henry
  • Dumbo (2019) as J. Griffin Remington
  • The Kominsky Method (2018) as Norman Newlander
  • Going in Style (2017) as Albert Garner
  • Naples '44 (2016) as Self
  • 15 Septembers Later (2016) as Narrator
  • Love the Coopers (2015) as Bucky Newport
  • Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2015)
  • BoJack Horseman (2014) as J.D. Salinger (voice)
  • In Security (2014) as Officer Riggs
  • Million Dollar Arm (2014) as Ray
  • Grudge Match (2013) as Louis 'Lightning' Conlon
  • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) as Rance Holloway
  • Argo (2012) as Lester Siegel
  • Stand Up Guys (2012) as Richard Hirsch
  • Inside Comedy (2012) as Self
  • Thin Ice (2012) as Gorvy Hauer
  • Thin Ice (2012) Executive Producer
  • Starring Sigmund Freud (2012)
  • The Change-Up (2011) as Mitch's Dad
  • The Muppets (2011) as Tour Guide
  • City Island (2009) as Michael Malakov
  • The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) as Herb Lee
  • Get Smart (2008) as The Chief
  • Marley & Me (2008) as Arnie Klein
  • Wisdom (2008)
  • Sunshine Cleaning (2008) as Joe Lorkowski
  • Rendition (2007) as Senator Hawkins
  • Little Miss Sunshine (2006) as Edwin Hoover
  • Firewall (2006) as Arlin Forester
  • The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) as Bud Newman
  • Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006) as Self
  • Raising Flagg (2006) as Flagg Purdy
  • Crossroads (2006) as Father Behnke
  • Eros (2004) as Dr. Pearl / Hal
  • Noel (2004) as Artie
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
  • And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2003) as Sam Drebben
  • The Pentagon Papers (2003) as Harry Rowen
  • 100 Centre Street (2001) as Joe Rifkind
  • America's Sweethearts (2001) as Wellness Guide
  • Varian's War (2001) as Freier
  • Thirteen Conversations About One Thing (2001) as Gene
  • Magicians (2000) as Milo
  • Blood Money (2000) as Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro
  • Jakob the Liar (1999) as Max Frankfurter
  • Will & Grace (1998) as Martin Adler
  • Slums of Beverly Hills (1998) as Murray Samuel Abromowitz
  • The View (1997) as Self
  • Gattaca (1997) as Detective Hugo
  • Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) as Dr. Oatman
  • Four Days in September (1997) as Charles Burke Elbrick
  • Heck's Way Home (1996) as Dogcatcher
  • Mother Night (1996) as George Kraft
  • Steal Big Steal Little (1995) as Lou Perilli
  • Picture Windows (1995) as Tully
  • The Jerky Boys (1995) as Ernie Lazarro
  • Chicago Hope (1994) as Zoltan Karpathein
  • North (1994) as Judge Buckle
  • Doomsday Gun (1994) as Yossi
  • Cooperstown (1993) as Harry Willette
  • So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) as Tony's Boss (uncredited)
  • Indian Summer (1993) as Unca Lou Handler
  • Taking the Heat (1993) as Tommy Canard
  • Samuel Beckett is Coming Soon (1993) Director
  • Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) as George Aaronow
  • The Rocketeer (1991) as A. 'Peevy' Peabody
  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) as Bill
  • Havana (1990) as Joe Volpi
  • The Making of Edward Scissorhands (1990) as Self
  • Coupe de Ville (1990) as Fred Libner
  • Necessary Parties (1988) as Archie Corelli
  • Escape from Sobibor (1987) as Leon Feldhendler
  • Trying Times (1987) Director
  • Harry (1987)
  • Harry (1987) Producer
  • Big Trouble (1986) as Leonard Hoffman
  • A Deadly Business (1986) as Harold Kaufman
  • The Fourth Wise Man (1985) as Orontes
  • Joshua Then and Now (1985) as Reuben
  • Bad Medicine (1985) as Dr. Ramon Madera
  • The Emperor's New Clothes (1985) as Bo
  • A Matter of Principle (1984) as Flagg Purdy
  • The Return of Captain Invincible (1983) as Captain Invincible
  • American Playhouse (1982) as Flagg Purdy
  • St. Elsewhere (1982) as Jerry Singleton
  • Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Bo
  • The Last Unicorn (1982) as Schmendrick (voice)
  • Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981) as Flash
  • Full Moon High (1981) as Dr. Brand
  • Improper Channels (1981) as Jeffery Martley
  • Simon (1980) as Simon Mendelssohn
  • The Magician of Lublin (1979) as Yasha Mazur
  • The In-Laws (1979) as Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.
  • The In-Laws (1979) Executive Producer
  • The Other Side of Hell (1978) as Frank Dole
  • The Defection of Simas Kudirka (1978) as Simas Kudirka
  • Fire Sale (1977) as Ezra Fikus
  • Fire Sale (1977) Director
  • The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
  • The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) as Dr. Sigmund Freud
  • Hearts of the West (1975) as Bert Kessler
  • Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975) as Rafferty
  • Twigs (1975) Director
  • Dinah! (1974) as Self
  • Freebie and the Bean (1974) as Bean
  • It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy (1974) as (uncredited)
  • Deadhead Miles (1972) as Cooper
  • Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1972) as Barney Cashman
  • The Trouble With People (1972) as Husband (Story 5)
  • Little Murders (1971) as Lt. Practice
  • Little Murders (1971) Director
  • Catch-22 (1970) as Capt. John Yossarian
  • People Soup (1969) Director
  • The Monitors (1969) as Man in Monitors Commercial
  • Popi (1969) as Abraham
  • The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
  • Inspector Clouseau (1968) as Insp. Jacques Clouseau
  • The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) as John Singer
  • The Love Song of Barney Kempinski (1968) as Barney Kempinski
  • Woman Times Seven (1967) as Fred
  • Wait Until Dark (1967) as Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.
  • T.G.I.F. (1967) Director
  • ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Barney Kempinski
  • The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) as Lt. Rozanov
  • The Last Mohican (1966) as Mr. Ableman
  • That's Me (1963)
  • That's Me (1963) Music
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self
  • What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
  • Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
  • Arigo Director
  • Arigo Writer