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Alan Arkin

Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Born March 26, 1934Died June 29, 2023 (89 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Glengarry Glen Ross
  • Stand Up Guys
  • City Island
  • The Last Unicorn
  • Noel
  • Escape from Sobibor
  • Raising Flagg
  • The Other Side of Hell

Known For

  • Argo
  • Little Miss Sunshine
  • Gattaca
  • Get Smart
  • Edward Scissorhands
  • The Change-Up
  • Spenser Confidential
  • Marley & Me
  • Minions: The Rise of Gru
  • Going in Style
  • Glengarry Glen Ross
  • Catch-22
  • The Rocketeer
  • Grudge Match
  • Grosse Pointe Blank
  • Stand Up Guys
  • Sunshine Cleaning
  • The Kominsky Method
  • The Last Unicorn
  • Rendition
  • Escape from Sobibor
  • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
  • Dumbo
  • Slums of Beverly Hills

Featured Videos

  • Going In Style: Alan Arkin On The Story
    Going In Style: Alan Arkin On The StoryGoing in StyleBehind the Scenes
  • Love The Coopers: Alan Arkin On Why He Pefers To Play Characters That Are Happy
    Love The Coopers: Alan Arkin On Why He Pefers To Play Characters That Are HappyLove the CoopersBehind the Scenes
  • Alan Arkin On Working With Jon Hamm
    Alan Arkin On Working With Jon HammMillion Dollar ArmBehind the Scenes
  • Alan Arkin On The Wonderful Script
    Alan Arkin On The Wonderful ScriptGrudge MatchBehind the Scenes
  • Alan Arkin On Working With Steve Carell
    Alan Arkin On Working With Steve CarellThe Incredible Burt WonderstoneBehind the Scenes
  • Alan Arkin On His Character
    Alan Arkin On His CharacterArgoBehind the Scenes

Alan Arkin Filmography

2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru · as Wild Knuckles (voice)
2020
2019
Dumbo · as J. Griffin Remington
2018
The Kominsky Method (TV Series) · as Norman Newlander
2017
Get Shorty (TV Series) · as Eugene
2017
Going in Style · as Albert Garner
2015
Love the Coopers · as Bucky Newport
2014
BoJack Horseman (TV Series) · as J.d. Salinger (voice)
2014
Million Dollar Arm · as Ray Arkin
2013
Armed Response · as Officer Riggs
2013
Grudge Match · as Louis 'lightning' Conlon
2013
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone · as Rance Holloway
2012
Stand Up Guys · as Richard Hirsch
2012
Argo · as Lester Siegel
2011
The Muppets · as Tour Guide
2011
The Change-Up · as Mitch's Dad
2011
Thin Ice · as Gorvy Hauer
2009
2009
City Island · as Michael Malakov
2009
2008
Marley & Me · as Arnie Klein
2008
2008
Get Smart · as The Chief
2008
2008
Sunshine Cleaning · as Joe Lorkowski
2007
Rendition · as Senator Hawkins
2006
Raising Flagg · as Flagg Purdy
2006
2006
The Novice · as Father Behnke
2006
Little Miss Sunshine · as Edwin Hoover
2006
Firewall · as Arlin Forester
2004
Eros · as Dr. Pearl / Hal
2004
Noel · as Artie
2003
2003
The Pentagon Papers · as Harry Rowen
2001
2001
America's Sweethearts · as Wellness Guide
2001
2001
100 Centre Street (TV Series) · as Joe Rifkind
2000
Magicians · as Milo
1999
Blood Money · as Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro
1999
Jakob the Liar · as Max Frankfurter
1998
Will & Grace (TV Series) · as Martin Adler
1998
Slums of Beverly Hills · as Murray Samuel Abromowitz
1997
Gattaca · as Detective Hugo
1997
Four Days in September · as Charles Burke Elbrick
1997
Grosse Pointe Blank · as Dr. Oatman
1996
Mother Night · as George Kraft
1996
Heck's Way Home · as Dogcatcher
1995
Steal Big Steal Little · as Lou Perilli
1995
The Jerky Boys · as Ernie Lazarro
1994
Picture Windows (TV Series) · as Tully
1994
Chicago Hope (TV Series) · as Zoltan Karpathein
1994
Doomsday Gun · as Yossi
1994
North · as Judge Buckle
1993
So I Married an Axe Murderer · as Tony's Boss (uncredited)
1993
Taking the Heat · as Tommy Canard
1993
Indian Summer · as Unca Lou Handler
1993
Cooperstown · as Harry Willette
1992
Glengarry Glen Ross · as George Aaronow
1991
The Rocketeer · as A. 'peevy' Peabody
1990
1990
Havana · as Joe Volpi
1990
Coupe de Ville · as Fred Libner
1988
Necessary Parties · as Archie Corelli
1987
A Year in the Life (TV Series) · as Jim Eisenberg Sr.
1987
Escape from Sobibor · as Leon Feldhendler
1986
Big Trouble · as Leonard Hoffman
1986
A Deadly Business · as Harold Kaufman
1985
Bad Medicine · as Dr. Ramon Madera
1985
Joshua Then and Now · as Reuben
1985
The Fourth Wise Man · as Orontes
1984
1983
The Return of Captain Invincible · as Captain Invincible
1982
The Last Unicorn · as Schmendrick (voice)
1982
St. Elsewhere (TV Series) · as Jerry Singleton
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) · as Bo
1981
Full Moon High · as Dr. Brand
1981
1981
Improper Channels · as Jeffery Martley
1980
American Playhouse (TV Series) · as Flagg Purdy
1980
Simon · as Simon Mendelssohn
1979
The Magician of Lublin · as Yasha Mazur
1979
The In-Laws · as Sheldon S. Kompett D.d.s.
1979
Carol Burnett & Company (TV Series) · as Cast
1978
The Defection of Simas Kudirka · as Simas Kudirka
1978
1977
Fire Sale · as Ezra Fikus
1977
Busting Loose (TV Series) · as Grandpa
1976
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution · as Dr. Sigmund Freud
1976
America at the Movies · as Yossarian
1975
Hearts of the West · as Bert Kessler
1975
1974
1974
1972
Last of the Red Hot Lovers · as Barney Cashman
1972
Deadhead Miles · as Cooper
1971
Little Murders · as Lt. Practice
1970
Catch-22 · as Capt. John Yossarian
1969
Popi · as Abraham
1969
The Monitors · as Man In Monitors Commercial
1969
Sesame Street (TV Series) · as Larry
1968
1968
Inspector Clouseau · as Insp. Jacques Clouseau
1967
Wait Until Dark · as Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.
1967
1966
The Last Mohican · as Mr. Ableman
1966
ABC Stage 67 (TV Series) · as Barney Kempinski
1966
1963
East Side/West Side (TV Series) · as Ted Miller
1957
Calypso Heat Wave · as Tarriers Lead Singer

2022
Sr. · as Self
2021
Festpocalypse! · as Self
2020
2020
2020 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee
2019
2019 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee
2016
Naples '44 · as Self
2013
The Oscars · as Self - Nominee
2013
19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter
2013
70th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee
2012
Inside Comedy (TV Series) · as Self
2009
The Project (2009) (TV Series) · as Self
2009
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
The 81st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2008
2008
The 80th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2008
2007
The 79th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Winner
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2007
2007
2006
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2005
Entertainment Tonight Canada (TV Series) · as Self
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2004
Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1998
1997
The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter
1997
The View (TV Series) · as Self
1996
Theater Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1996
Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1996
Whoever That Fails (TV Series) · as Self
1995
E! Live from the Red Carpet (TV Series) · as Self
1992
HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self
1991
Movie Days (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
1990
1990
1987
1985
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1981
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter
1979
SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self
1977
The 31st Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter
1976
The Muppet Show (TV Series) · as Self - Special Guest Star
1976
The 30th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter
1974
Dinah! (TV Series) · as Self
1971
The Great American Dream Machine (TV Series) · as Self
1969
The 41st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee
1968
The Dick Cavett Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1967
The Phil Donahue Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1967
The 39th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee
1962
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self
1961
The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self
1956
Tony Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter
1955
Captain Kangaroo (TV Series) · as Self
1954
Camera Three (TV Series) · as Self
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1950
What's My Line? (TV Series) · as Self - Mystery Guest
1944
Golden Globe Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Nominee

2011
Thin Ice · as Executive Producer
1979
The In-Laws · as Executive Producer

1966
The Last Mohican · as Composer

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