
Alan Arkin
Born
1934-03-26
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Died
2023-06-29
Biography
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.
Known for

Edward Scissorhands
Bill

Argo
Lester Siegel

Little Miss Sunshine
Edwin Hoover

Gattaca
Detective Hugo

Marley & Me
Arnie Klein

Dumbo
J. Griffin Remington

Minions: The Rise of Gru
Wild Knuckles (voice)

Get Smart
The Chief

Going in Style
Albert Garner

The Change-Up
Mitch's Dad

BoJack Horseman
J.D. Salinger (voice)

Spenser Confidential
Henry

The Muppets
Tour Guide

Glengarry Glen Ross
George Aaronow

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Rance Holloway