Born 1934 (age 89) · New York City, New York, USA
Appears in 129 titles

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.

Filmography

Edward Scissorhands
7.7
Edward Scissorhands
1990
as Bill
Argo
7.3
Argo
2012
as Lester Siegel
Little Miss Sunshine
7.7
Little Miss Sunshine
2006
as Edwin Hoover
Gattaca
7.6
Gattaca
1997
as Detective Hugo
Marley & Me
7.2
Marley & Me
2008
as Arnie Klein
Dumbo
6.6
Dumbo
2019
as J. Griffin Remington
Minions: The Rise of Gru
7.3
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Wild Knuckles (voice)
Get Smart
6.2
Get Smart
2008
as The Chief
Going in Style
6.7
Going in Style
2017
as Albert Garner
The Change-Up
6.2
The Change-Up
2011
as Mitch's Dad
Spenser Confidential
6.5
Spenser Confidential
2020
as Henry
The Muppets
6.7
The Muppets
2011
as Tour Guide
Glengarry Glen Ross
7.3
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
as George Aaronow
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
5.7
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
2013
as Rance Holloway
Grudge Match
6.1
Grudge Match
2013
as Louis 'Lightning' Conlon
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
The Rocketeer
6.5
The Rocketeer
1991
as A. 'Peevy' Peabody
Firewall
5.8
Firewall
2006
as Arlin Forester
Grosse Pointe Blank
7.0
Grosse Pointe Blank
1997
as Dr. Oatman
Stand Up Guys
6.0
Stand Up Guys
2012
as Richard Hirsch