Alan Arkin
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.
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- Born:
- Mar 26, 1934 In New York City, New York, USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 100
- First Appeared:
- In the movie That's Me 1963-01-01
- Latest Project:
- Movie The Bigger Bubble 2025
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | The Bigger Bubble | Bill (Edward Scissorhands) | 2025 |
| Movie | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Wild Knuckles (voice) | 2022-06-29 |
| Movie | Dumbo | J. Griffin Remington | 2019-03-27 |
| Movie | Going in Style | Albert Garner | 2017-04-06 |
| Series | 15 Septembers Later | Narrator | 2016-09-05 |
| Movie | Naples '44 | Self | 2016-12-15 |
| Movie | Love the Coopers | Bucky Newport | 2015-11-12 |
| Movie | In Security | Officer Riggs | 2014-04-28 |
| Series | BoJack Horseman | J.D. Salinger (voice) | 2014-08-22 |
| Movie | Million Dollar Arm | Ray Arkin | 2014-05-09 |
| Movie | The Incredible Burt Wonderstone | Rance Holloway | 2013-03-14 |
| Movie | Grudge Match | Louis 'Lightning' Conlon | 2013-12-25 |
| Movie | Thin Ice | Gorvy Hauer | 2012-02-17 |
| Movie | Argo | Lester Siegel | 2012-10-11 |
| Movie | Starring Sigmund Freud | Unknown | 2012-11-01 |
| Movie | Stand Up Guys | Richard Hirsch | 2012-12-14 |
| Movie | The Change-Up | Mitch's Dad | 2011-08-05 |
| Movie | The Muppets | Tour Guide | 2011-11-22 |
| Movie | City Island | Michael Malakov | 2009-03-06 |
| Movie | The Private Lives of Pippa Lee | Herb Lee | 2009-07-07 |
| Movie | Sunshine Cleaning | Joe Lorkowski | 2008-01-18 |
| Movie | Get Smart | The Chief | 2008-06-19 |
| Movie | Marley & Me | Arnie Klein | 2008-12-25 |
| Movie | Wisdom | Unknown | 2008-10-07 |
| Movie | Rendition | Senator Hawkins | 2007-09-07 |
| Movie | Little Miss Sunshine | Edwin Hoover | 2006-07-26 |
| Movie | Raising Flagg | Flagg Purdy | 2006-11-10 |
| Series | Second City: First Family of Comedy | Self | 2006-08-25 |
| Movie | Firewall | Arlin Forester | 2006-02-08 |
| Movie | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Bud Newman | 2006-11-02 |
| Movie | Crossroads | Father Behnke | 2006-09-30 |
| Movie | Noel | Artie | 2004-11-12 |
| Movie | Eros | Dr. Pearl / Hal | 2004-12-03 |
| Movie | The Pentagon Papers | Harry Rowen | 2003-03-09 |
| Movie | And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself | Sam Drebben | 2003-09-07 |
| Series | 100 Centre Street | Joe Rifkind | 2001-01-15 |
| Movie | Varian's War | Freier | 2001-06-14 |
| Movie | Thirteen Conversations About One Thing | Gene | 2001-09-02 |
| Movie | America's Sweethearts | Wellness Guide | 2001-07-17 |
| Movie | Magicians | Milo | 2000-01-01 |
| Movie | Blood Money | Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro | 2000-10-12 |
| Movie | Slums of Beverly Hills | Murray Samuel Abromowitz | 1998-08-14 |
| Series | Will & Grace | Martin Adler | 1998-09-21 |
| Movie | Grosse Pointe Blank | Dr. Oatman | 1997-04-11 |
| Series | The View | Unknown | 1997-08-11 |
| Movie | Four Days in September | Charles Burke Elbrick | 1997-10-01 |
| Movie | Gattaca | Detective Hugo | 1997-09-07 |
| Movie | Heck's Way Home | Dogcatcher | 1996-03-08 |
| Movie | Mother Night | George Kraft | 1996-11-01 |
| Movie | The Jerky Boys | Ernie Lazarro | 1995-02-03 |
| Movie | Steal Big Steal Little | Lou Perilli | 1995-09-29 |
| Series | Chicago Hope | Unknown | 1994-09-18 |
| Movie | North | Judge Buckle | 1994-07-22 |
| Movie | Indian Summer | Unca Lou Handler | 1993-04-23 |
| Movie | Cooperstown | Harry Willette | 1993-01-26 |
| Movie | Taking the Heat | Tommy Canard | 1993-06-06 |
| Movie | So I Married an Axe Murderer | Tony's Boss (uncredited) | 1993-07-30 |
| Movie | Glengarry Glen Ross | George Aaronow | 1992-09-10 |
| Movie | The Rocketeer | A. 'Peevy' Peabody | 1991-06-21 |
| Movie | Coupe de Ville | Fred Libner | 1990-03-09 |
| Movie | Edward Scissorhands | Bill | 1990-12-07 |
| Movie | Havana | Joe Volpi | 1990-12-11 |
| Movie | Necessary Parties | Archie Corelli | 1988-01-01 |
| Movie | Escape from Sobibor | Leon Feldhendler | 1987-04-12 |
| Movie | Big Trouble | Leonard Hoffman | 1986-05-30 |
| Movie | The Fourth Wise Man | Orontes | 1985-03-30 |
| Movie | Bad Medicine | Dr. Ramon Madera | 1985-11-22 |
| Movie | Joshua Then and Now | Reuben | 1985-09-17 |
| Movie | Terror in the Aisles | Roat (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1984-10-26 |
| Movie | The Return of Captain Invincible | Captain Invincible | 1983-01-28 |
| Series | Faerie Tale Theatre | Bo | 1982-09-11 |
| Series | St. Elsewhere | Jerry Singleton | 1982-10-26 |
| Movie | Improper Channels | Jeffery Martley | 1981-04-17 |
| Movie | Chu Chu and the Philly Flash | Flash | 1981-08-28 |
| Movie | Full Moon High | Dr. Brand | 1981-08-04 |
| Movie | Simon | Simon Mendelssohn | 1980-02-01 |
| Movie | The Magician of Lublin | Yasha Mazur | 1979-11-09 |
| Movie | The In-Laws | Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S. | 1979-06-15 |
| Movie | The Other Side of Hell | Frank Dole | 1978-01-17 |
| Movie | The Defection of Simas Kudirka | Simas Kudirka | 1978-01-23 |
| Series | The Muppet Show | Self - Special Guest Star | 1976-09-05 |
| Movie | The Seven-Per-Cent Solution | Dr. Sigmund Freud | 1976-10-24 |
| Movie | Hearts of the West | Bert Kessler | 1975-10-08 |
| Movie | Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins | Rafferty | 1975-02-02 |
| Movie | It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy | (uncredited) | 1974-11-19 |
| Movie | Freebie and the Bean | Bean | 1974-12-25 |
| Movie | Deadhead Miles | Cooper | 1972-08-08 |
| Movie | Last of the Red Hot Lovers | Barney Cashman | 1972-08-16 |
| Movie | Little Murders | Lt. Practice | 1971-02-09 |
| Movie | Catch-22 | Capt. John Yossarian | 1970-06-24 |
| Movie | Popi | Abraham | 1969-05-27 |
| Movie | The Monitors | Man in Monitors Commercial | 1969-10-08 |
| Movie | Inspector Clouseau | Insp. Jacques Clouseau | 1968-07-19 |
| Movie | The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter | John Singer | 1968-07-31 |
| Movie | Woman Times Seven | Fred | 1967-09-29 |
| Movie | Wait Until Dark | Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr. | 1967-10-26 |
| Movie | The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! | Lt. Rozanov | 1966-05-25 |
| Series | ABC Stage 67 | Barney Kempinski | 1966-09-14 |
| Movie | The Last Mohican | Mr. Ableman | 1966-09-12 |
| Movie | That's Me | Unknown | 1963-01-01 |