Alan Arkin
Known for
A chameleonic actor rooted in the theater, Alan Arkin (New York, 1934-2023) traversed six decades of American cinema without ever being typecast. He rose to fame with the comedy 'The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming' and was harrowing as the deaf-mute Singer in 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' (1968), before shining in the antiwar satire 'Catch-22' (1970). He alternated the thriller of 'Wait Until Dark' with the comedy of 'The In-Laws' and the venom of 'Glengarry Glen Ross', and crowned his career winning the Oscar as the foul-mouthed grandfather of 'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006). Father of an acting dynasty, he left one last great comic mark in 'Argo' (2012). His signature was dry irony, a melancholy humor served with impeccable timing.
Alan Arkin
75 Movies
10 Series
A chameleonic actor rooted in the theater, Alan Arkin (New York, 1934-2023) traversed six decades of American cinema without ever being typecast. He rose to fame with the comedy 'The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming' and was harrowing as the deaf-mute Singer in 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' (1968), before shining in the antiwar satire 'Catch-22' (1970). He alternated the thriller of 'Wait Until Dark' with the comedy of 'The In-Laws' and the venom of 'Glengarry Glen Ross', and crowned his career winning the Oscar as the foul-mouthed grandfather of 'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006). Father of an acting dynasty, he left one last great comic mark in 'Argo' (2012). His signature was dry irony, a melancholy humor served with impeccable timing.
Movies
Plays Wild Knuckles (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Plays Bill
Edward Scissorhands
1990
Plays The Chief
Get Smart
2008
Plays Lester Siegel
Argo
2012
Plays Detective Hugo
Gattaca
1997
Plays Arnie Klein
Marley & Me
2008
Plays Edwin Hoover
Little Miss Sunshine
2006
Plays Tour Guide
The Muppets
2011
Plays Mitch's Dad
The Change-Up
2011
Plays J. Griffin Remington
Dumbo
2019
Plays Capt. John Yossarian
Catch-22
1970
Plays Albert Garner
Going in Style
2017
Plays Rance Holloway
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
2013
Plays Louis 'Lightning' Conlon
Grudge Match
2013
Plays Dr. Pearl / Hal
Eros
2004
Plays George Aaronow
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
Plays A. 'Peevy' Peabody
The Rocketeer
1991
Plays Bud Newman
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006
Plays Richard Hirsch
Stand Up Guys
2012
Plays Henry
Spenser Confidential
2020
Plays Bucky Newport
Love the Coopers
2015
Plays Arlin Forester
Firewall
2006
Plays Dr. Oatman
Grosse Pointe Blank
1997
Plays Senator Hawkins
Rendition
2007
Plays Schmendrick (voice)
The Last Unicorn
1982
Producer
Plays Gorvy Hauer
Thin Ice
2012
Plays Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.
Wait Until Dark
1967
Plays Wellness Guide
America's Sweethearts
2001
Plays Insp. Jacques Clouseau
Inspector Clouseau
1968
Plays Artie
Noel
2004
Producer
Plays Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.
The In-Laws
1979
Plays Max Frankfurter
Jakob the Liar
1999
Plays Officer Riggs
In Security
2014
Plays Herb Lee
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
2009
Plays Michael Malakov
City Island
2009
Plays Joe Lorkowski
Sunshine Cleaning
2008
Plays Murray Samuel Abromowitz
Slums of Beverly Hills
1998
Plays Ray
Million Dollar Arm
2014
Plays Fred
Woman Times Seven
1967
Plays Joe Volpi
Havana
1990
Plays Captain Invincible
The Return of Captain Invincible
1983
Plays Unca Lou Handler
Indian Summer
1993
Plays Dr. Sigmund Freud
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
1976
Plays Dr. Ramon Madera
Bad Medicine
1985
Plays Lt. Rozanov
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
1966
Plays Harry Rowen
The Pentagon Papers
2003
Plays George Kraft
Mother Night
1996
Plays Milo
Magicians
2000
Plays Gene
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
2001
Plays Bean
Freebie and the Bean
1974
TV Shows
Plays Joe Rifkind
100 Centre Street
2001
Plays Norman Newlander
The Kominsky Method
2018
Plays J.D. Salinger (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Jerry Singleton
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Self
Second City: First Family of Comedy
2006
Plays Martin Adler
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Barney Kempinski
ABC Stage 67
1966
Plays Bo
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Plays Tully
Picture Windows
1995
Plays Flagg Purdy
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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"Sr."
Full Filmography
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Wild Knuckles (voice)
2022
Film
Spenser Confidential
Henry
2020
Film
Dumbo
J. Griffin Remington
2019
Film
The Kominsky Method
Norman Newlander · 16 episodes
2018–
TV
Going in Style
Albert Garner
2017
Film
BoJack Horseman
J.D. Salinger (voice) · 4 episodes
2015–2016
TV
Love the Coopers
Bucky Newport
2015
Film
Million Dollar Arm
Ray
2014
Film
In Security
Officer Riggs
2014
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alan Arkin still alive?
Alan Arkin passed away on June 29, 2023 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of Alan Arkin?
Alan Arkin is best known for roles in Edward Scissorhands, Argo, Little Miss Sunshine.
How many movies has Alan Arkin been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1963), Alan Arkin has appeared in 75 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Alan Arkin's first movie?
The career of Alan Arkin began with That's Me (1963).
What is Alan Arkin's most recent movie or series?
Alan Arkin's most recent release is "Sr.", which premiered on September 2, 2022.
What TV shows has Alan Arkin appeared in?
On television, Alan Arkin has appeared in BoJack Horseman, Will & Grace, The Muppet Show, The Kominsky Method.
Alan Arkin
1934-03-26 · New York City, New York, USA
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.