Alan Arkin

Alan Wolf Arkin (March 26, 1934 – June 29, 2023) was a prominent figure in the American film industry. He was an esteemed actor, an adroit filmmaker, and a skilled musician with a career that spanned over seven decades. Embarking on his journey as a part of the sketch comedy group The Second City, he moved onto Broadway stage starring in various renowned plays such as Enter Laughing (1963) and Luv (1964) that established him as a competent actor. He further explored his versatility by directing The Sunshine Boys (1971). Arkin accelerated in his career and displayed his impeccable acting skills through the Academy Award-winning performance as a foul-mouthed grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Throughout his career, his roles in highly acclaimed movies including Russians Are Coming (1966), The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968), and Argo (2012) depicted his inherent talent in acting. He showcased his directorial skills by directing successful comedies like Little Murders (1971) and Fire Sale (1977). His television roles included memorable characters in Escape from Sobibor (1987), The Pentagon Papers (2003) and received Emmy nominations for these roles. His contribution to the Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method (2018-2019) earned him nominations for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Beyond his involvement in acting and filmmaking, Arkin was also a singer and guitarist for the folk group, The Tarriers.