Alan Arkin

Born: 1934-03-26

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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

Minions: The Rise of Gru
Edward Scissorhands
Gattaca
Argo
The Change-Up
Get Smart
Dumbo
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Little Miss Sunshine
Marley & Me

Top Movie Credits

Minions: The Rise of Gru Wild Knuckles (voice)
Gattaca Detective Hugo
Argo Lester Siegel
The Change-Up Mitch's Dad
Get Smart The Chief
Dumbo J. Griffin Remington
Marley & Me Arnie Klein