Alan Arkin

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Arkin won a Tony for his performance in Enter Laughing and was nominated for his work in The Sunshine Boys.

Other Broadway credits include Taller Than a Dwarf, Molly, Luv, and From the Second City. His Off-Broadway career includes performances in Seacoast of Bohemia, Alarums and Excursions, and Candide.

Arkin won an Oscar for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine. His many film credits include Thirteen Conversations About One Thing, America's Sweethearts, Slums of Beverly Hills, Grosse Point Blank, Glengarry Glen Ross, The In-Laws, The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, and Little Murders. He won a Golden Globe for his performance in The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming.

Arkin passed away in June 2023 at the age of 89.

Alan Arkin STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1968
Narrator/Dr. Pangloss/Martin

[Broadway]
1964
Harry Berlin

[Broadway]
1963
David Kolowitz

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1962
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1962
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Performer

"Hollywood Ten" performer

"Interview: West Germany" performer

"Mountain Climbing" performer

"Museum Piece" performer

"No George Don't" performer

"The Hoboken Story" performer

Alan Arkin Productions

 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1972]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1966]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1962]
Director

Alan Arkin Movies

[1957]Calypso Heat Wave Tarriers

[1966]The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming Lt. Rozanov

[1967]Wait Until Dark Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.

[1968]The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter Singer

[1968]Inspector Clouseau Insp. Jacques Clouseau

[1969]The Monitors Man in Monitors Commercial

[1969]Popi Abraham

[1970]Catch-22 Yossarian

[1971]Little Murders Lieutenant Practice

[1972]Last of the Red Hot Lovers Barney Cashman

[1972]Deadhead Miles Cooper

[1974]It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy

[1974]Freebie and the Bean Bean

[1975]Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins Rafferty

[1975]Hollywood Cowboy Kessler

[1975]Twigs

[1976]The Seven-Per-Cent Solution Dr. Sigmund Freud

[1977]Fire Sale Ezra Fikus

[1978]The Other Side of Hell Frank Dole

[1978]The Defection of Simas Kudirka Simas Kudirka

[1979]The Magician of Lublin Yasha Mazur

[1979]The In-Laws Sheldon Kornpett D.D.S.

[1980]Simon Simon Mendelssohn

[1981]Full Moon High Dr. Brand

[1981]Chu Chu and the Philly Flash Flash

[1981]Improper Channels Jeffery Martley

[1982]The Last Unicorn Schmendrick

[1983]The Return of Captain Invincible Captain Invincible

[1985]Bad Medicine Dr. Ramón Madera

[1985]The Fourth Wise Man Orontes

[1985]Joshua Then and Now Reuben Shapiro

[1986]A Deadly Business Harold Kaufman

[1986]Big Trouble Leonard Hoffman

[1987]Escape from Sobibor Leon Feldhendler

[1988]Necessary Parties Archie Corelli

[1990]Coupe de Ville Fred Libner

[1990]Havana Joe Volpi

[1990]Edward Scissorhands Bill

[1991]The Rocketeer Peevy

[1992]Glengarry Glen Ross George Aaronow

[1993]Indian Summer Unca Lou

[1993]Cooperstown Harry Willette

[1993]Taking the Heat Tommy Canard

[1993]So I Married an Axe Murderer Tony's Boss / Precinct Captain

[1994]North Judge Buckle

[1994]Doomsday Gun Yossi

[1995]Steal Big Steal Little Lou Perilli

[1995]The Jerky Boys Ernie Lazarro

[1996]Heck's Way Home Dogcatcher

[1996]Mother Night George Kraft

[1997]Four Days in September Charles Burke Elbrick

[1997]Grosse Pointe Blank Dr. Oatman

[1997]Gattaca Detective Hugo

[1998]Slums of Beverly Hills Murray

[1999]Jakob the Liar Frankfurter

[2000]Magicians Milo

[2000]Blood Money Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro

[2001]America's Sweethearts Wellness Guide

[2001]Varian's War: The Forgotten Hero Freier

[2001]Thirteen Conversations About One Thing Gene

[2003]And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself Sam Drebben

[2003]The Pentagon Papers Harry Rowen

[2004]Eros Dr. Pearl / Hal

[2004]Noel Artie

[2006]Raising Flagg Flagg Purdy

[2006]Little Miss Sunshine Edwin Hoover

[2006]The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Bud Newman

[2006]Firewall Arlin Forester

[2006]The Novice Father Behnke

[2007]Rendition Senator Hawkins

[2008]Marley & Me Arnie Klein

[2008]Get Smart The Chief

[2008]Sunshine Cleaning Joe

[2009]City Island Michael Malakov

[2009]The Private Lives of Pippa Lee Herb Lee

[2011]The Muppets Tour Guide

[2011]Thin Ice Gorvy Hauer

[2011]The Change-Up Mitch's Dad

[2012]Argo Lester Siegel

[2012]Stand Up Guys Hirsch

[2013]The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Rance Holloway

[2013]Armed Response Officer Riggs

[2013]Grudge Match Louis 'Lightning' Conlon

[2014]Million Dollar Arm Ray

[2015]Christmas with the Coopers Bucky

[2017]Going in Style Albert Garner

[2019]Dumbo J. Griffin Remington

[2020]Spenser Confidential Henry

[2022]Minions: The Rise of Gru Wild Knuckles - Voice


Alan Arkin TV Shows

East Side/West Side Ted Miller

[ 1970-1971]Sesame Street Larry

Busting Loose Grandpa

St. Elsewhere Jerry Singleton

American Playhouse Flagg Purdy

Faerie Tale Theatre Bo

A Year in the Life Jim Eisenberg Sr.

St. Elsewhere Jerry Singleton

Harry Harry Porschak

[ 1987-1989]Trying Times

Picture Windows Tully

Chicago Hope Zoltan Karpathein

[ 2001-2002]100 Centre Street Joe Rifkind

Will & Grace Martin Adler

Chelsea Lately Louis Lightning Conlon

[ 2015-2016]Welcome to the Basement Yossarian

[ 2015-2016]BoJack Horseman J.D. Salinger

Get Shorty Eugene

[ 2018-2021]The Kominsky Method Norman Newlander

Alan Arkin Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Direction of a Play

Alan Arkin, The Sunshine Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Outstanding Director

Alan Arkin, The White House Murder Case

Obie Awards - 1970 - Direction

Alan Arkin, The White House Murder Case

Theatre World Awards - 1963 - Performance

Alan Arkin, Enter Laughing

Alan Arkin Videos

Alan Arkin News


El Capitan Theatre Presents 'Searchlight Saturdays' Featuring Iconic Favorites

Discover the return of four beloved classics to the big screen with SEARCHLIGHT SATURDAYS at the El Capitan Theatre. Enjoy iconic favorites in a unique theatrical experience for “Napoleon Dynamite” on March 23, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” on March 30, “Sideways” on April 6 and “Little Miss Sunshine” on April 13.

Parthenia Viol Consort to Present Tomb Sonnets - A Concert Of Poetry And Music At Saint John's In The Village Church

Parthenia Viol Consort presents 'Tomb Sonnets - A Concert of Poetry and Music' on February 24 at Manhattan's Saint John's in the Village Church. Tickets available now.

Parthenia Viol Consort to Present Tomb Sonnets - A Concert Of Poetry And Music At First Reformed Church Of Nyack, NY

Parthenia Viol Consort presents 'Tomb Sonnets - A Concert of Poetry and Music' at First Reformed Church of Nyack, NY. The program features dramatic readings and music by composer Martin Kennedy, exploring themes of longing, loss, and memory.

Amy Pietz To Teach Viola Spolin's Improv Acting Technique

Sills/Spolin Theater Works has announced esteemed actress of TV and film Amy Pietz will be teaching a new generation of actors the technique of Viola Spolin, the legendary theater innovator known as the 'Mother of improvisational theater.'

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Huey Lewis Musical THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Will Arrive on Broadway in 2024

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre.

THE EDWARDS TWINS PRESENTS: THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW Comes To Feinstein's At Hotel Carmichael

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EINSTEIN'S VIOLIN �" A PLAY IN THREE MOVEMENTS To Be Presented As Part Of United Solo Festival 2023

'Experience the New York premiere of 'Einstein's Violin: A Play In Three Movements' at USF 2023! Join Tom Schuch as he takes you on a journey through the life and music of Albert Einstein. Don't miss this exclusive production by Spoli Productions International.'

Alan Arkin Passes Away at 89

Tony and Oscar winning actor Alan Arkin has passed away at the age of 89. Arkin won a Tony for his performance in Enter Laughing and was nominated for his work in The Sunshine Boys. Arkin won an Oscar for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine.

Dorset Theatre Festival Opens 46th Season With Adaptation Of Stephen King's MISERY

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FRASIER Star Dan Butler and Director Aneesha Kudtarkar to Join Dorset Theatre Festival's 2023 Season

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Interview: Broadway Producer Julian Schlossberg

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Hedgerow Theatre Launches 100th Anniversary With Special One-Night Only Engagement Of LOVE LETTERS

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The Edwards Twins Come to Topeka Kansas This Month

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The Second City Will Launch New York Location in 2023

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MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Now Streaming on Peacock

The film features Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Jean-Claude Van Damme, with Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin. MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU is the latest addition to Peacock's library, including URASSIC WORLD: DOMINION, DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA, ]FIRESTARTER and THE OUTFIT.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns Tonight!

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Alan Arkin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Alan Arkin has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Alan Arkin has not appeared in the West End.

Alan Arkin has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Sunshine Boys," Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards for "The White House Murder Case," Direction at the Obie Awards for "The White House Murder Case," Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards for "Little Murders," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Enter Laughing," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Enter Laughing."

Alan Arkin has won the following awards: Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards for The White House Murder Case, Direction at the Obie Awards for The White House Murder Case, Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards for Little Murders, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Enter Laughing, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Enter Laughing.

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