Adam Arkin

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Adam Arkin is an American actor, director, and writer who has made a name for himself in both the theater and on television. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1956, Arkin grew up in a family of performers. His father, Alan Arkin, is a well-known actor and his mother, Barbara Dana, was a stage actress.

Arkin began his acting career in the theater, appearing in numerous productions both on and off Broadway. In 1989, he received a Tony Award nomination for his role in the play "I Hate Hamlet." He has also appeared in productions of "The Normal Heart," "The American Clock," and "The Doctor's Dilemma," among others.

Arkin's first major television role came in 1985 when he was cast as Dr. Aaron Shutt in the medical drama "Chicago Hope." He received three Emmy nominations for his work on the show, which ran until 2000. Arkin has also had recurring roles on "Northern Exposure," "The West Wing," and "Sons of Anarchy."

In addition to his work on television, Arkin has appeared in numerous films throughout his career. He made his film debut in 1977 in the movie "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming." He has since appeared in films such as "Hitch," "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later," and "The Sessions."

Arkin has also directed several episodes of television shows, including "Boston Legal," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Private Practice." He has also directed several films, including "The Principle," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2014.

In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Arkin is also an accomplished writer. He has written several episodes of television shows, including "Chicago Hope" and "The West Wing." He has also written a play, "Escanaba in da Moonlight," which premiered in 1995.

Arkin has been recognized for his work in the entertainment industry with several awards and nominations. In addition to his Tony Award nomination, he has received three Emmy nominations, a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, and a Drama Desk Award nomination.

Outside of his work in the entertainment industry, Arkin is also an advocate for mental health awareness. He has spoken publicly about his own struggles with depression and has worked to raise awareness about mental health issues.

Arkin is married to actress and writer Phyllis Lyons. The couple has two children together.

In conclusion, Adam Arkin is a versatile and talented performer who has made a name for himself in both the theater and on television. He has also had success as a writer and director. With his impressive body of work and commitment to mental health advocacy, Arkin is a respected figure in the entertainment industry and beyond.

Adam Arkin STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2005
Eric Weiss

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Morris

[Broadway]
1991
Gary Peter Lefkowitz


Adam Arkin Movies

[1969]The Monitors Boy in Monitors Commercial

[1971]Made for Each Other Teenage Gig

[1976]Baby Blue Marine Rupe

[1981]Improper Channels writer

[1981]Chu Chu and the Philly Flash Charlie

[1981]Full Moon High Tony

[1981]Under the Rainbow Henry Hudson

[1987]Personal Foul Jeremy

[1991]The Doctor Eli

[1998]Halloween H20: 20 Years Later Will Brennan

[1998]With Friends Like These Steve Hersh

[2000]East of A Sylvester

[2000]Hanging Up Joe

[2000]Dropping Out Scott Kayle

[2001]Mission Vissarion Belinsky

[2005]Hitch Max

[2005]Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Gabe Difranco

[2005]Kids in America Ed Mumsford

[2007]Graduation Dean Deeley

[2009]Just Peck Michael Peck

[2009]A Serious Man Divorce Lawyer

[2010]Summer Eleven Ron

[2012]The Sessions Josh

[2013]Armed Response Broomhall

[2014]10 Cent Pistol Nir Zir

[2021]Pig Darius


Adam Arkin TV Shows

8 Simple Rules Principal Ed Gibb

A Year in the Life Jim Eisenberg

Baby Bob Walter Spencer

Chicago Hope Dr. Aaron Shutt

Justified Theo Tonin

Knots Landing Mark Baylor

L.A. Law Richard Kendall

Law & Order Charlie Graham, George Costas

Life Ted Earley

Northern Exposure Adam

Picket Fences Attorney Robert Biel, Edward

The Love Boat Jonathan Stevens, Alex Lambert

The West Wing Dr. Stanley Keyworth

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Adam Arkin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Adam Arkin has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Adam Arkin has not appeared in the West End.

Adam Arkin has been nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his role in I Hate Hamlet.

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