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
Argo
Gattaca
Get Smart
Dumbo
Marley & Me
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
The Muppets
Little Miss Sunshine

Top Movie Credits

Minions: The Rise of Gru Wild Knuckles (voice)
Argo Lester Siegel
Gattaca Detective Hugo
Get Smart The Chief
Dumbo J. Griffin Remington
Marley & Me Arnie Klein
The Muppets Tour Guide