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Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Acting·1934–2023·100 films

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.

As Actor

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

As Director