Alan Arkin gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Photo: Gregg DeGuire/Getty
Alan Arkin, an Oscar- and Tony-winning actor,died in late June at the age of 89. Over the course of his career,the actor was laudedfor both acting and directing on the big screen and the stage, and had an ever-growing family to be proud of.
Here, his life in photos.
01of 09Alan Arkin’s Early YearsMichael Tran/FilmMagicAlan Arkin was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 26, 1934; his family moved to Los Angeles during his childhood. That ‘is why I don’t live there now," Arkin quipped to PEOPLE in 1979 from his home in Chappaqua, New York.After finishing high school, Arkin attended several different colleges and dropped out of at least three, including Bennington College in Vermont, whichlists him as an alumnusof the class of 1955.
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Alan Arkin’s Early Years
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Alan Arkin was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 26, 1934; his family moved to Los Angeles during his childhood. That ‘is why I don’t live there now," Arkin quipped to PEOPLE in 1979 from his home in Chappaqua, New York.
After finishing high school, Arkin attended several different colleges and dropped out of at least three, including Bennington College in Vermont, whichlists him as an alumnusof the class of 1955.
02of 09Alan Arkin’s Post-College CareerArchive Photos/GettyAfter leaving college Arkinembarked on a brief career in music with a folk groupcalled the Tarriers, where he sang and played guitar. The short-lived group produced the hit top-5 single ‘The Banana Boat Song’ in 1957.But Arkin, who had taken acting lessons since childhood, quit the band and set about trying to establish himself as an actor. By 1960, Arkin arrived in Chicago and became an early member of the Second City improvisational comedy troupe, according to ahistory on the organization’s website.“Second City saved my life. It literally saved my life,” Arkin said. “I have a feeling it’s true for a lot of other people, too.”
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Alan Arkin’s Post-College Career
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After leaving college Arkinembarked on a brief career in music with a folk groupcalled the Tarriers, where he sang and played guitar. The short-lived group produced the hit top-5 single ‘The Banana Boat Song’ in 1957.
But Arkin, who had taken acting lessons since childhood, quit the band and set about trying to establish himself as an actor. By 1960, Arkin arrived in Chicago and became an early member of the Second City improvisational comedy troupe, according to ahistory on the organization’s website.
“Second City saved my life. It literally saved my life,” Arkin said. “I have a feeling it’s true for a lot of other people, too.”
03of 09Alan Arkin’s Broadway DebutIcon and Image/GettyArkinmade his Broadway debutin 1961 inFrom the Second Cityand followed it up with a Tony-winning performance in 1963’sEnter Laughing.
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Alan Arkin’s Broadway Debut
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Arkinmade his Broadway debutin 1961 inFrom the Second Cityand followed it up with a Tony-winning performance in 1963’sEnter Laughing.
04of 09Alan Arkin’s First Oscar NominationHulton Archive/GettyArkin received his first of four career Oscar nominations in 1967 for his role in the comedyThe Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming.Over the next 50-plus years, Arkin went on to appear in more than 100 movies and films, notably starring in movies likeThe Heart is a Lonely Hunter(1968), which earned him his second Oscar nomination;Catch-22(1970);Edward Scissorhands(1990) andGlengarry Glen Ross(1992).
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Alan Arkin’s First Oscar Nomination
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Arkin received his first of four career Oscar nominations in 1967 for his role in the comedyThe Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming.
Over the next 50-plus years, Arkin went on to appear in more than 100 movies and films, notably starring in movies likeThe Heart is a Lonely Hunter(1968), which earned him his second Oscar nomination;Catch-22(1970);Edward Scissorhands(1990) andGlengarry Glen Ross(1992).
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Through his career, Arkin was nominated for sixEmmy Awards, most recently forThe Kominsky Method. He left the show before its third season in 2021.
06of 09Alan Arkin in ‘Little Miss Sunshine’Eric Lee/20th Century Fox/Fox Searchlight/Kobal/ShutterstockMillennials may know Arkin best for his work inLittle Miss Sunshine(2006). In it, Arkin played Edwin Hoover, the grandfather of the dysfunctional family. His role — whichonly spanned 14 minutes of screen time— earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
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Alan Arkin in ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
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Millennials may know Arkin best for his work inLittle Miss Sunshine(2006). In it, Arkin played Edwin Hoover, the grandfather of the dysfunctional family. His role — whichonly spanned 14 minutes of screen time— earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
07of 09Alan Arkin in ArgoWarner Bros Pictures/Kobal/ShutterstockArkin’s memorable turn in the 2012 Ben Affleck-directed political dramaArgoearned him his fourth Oscar nomination. In the film, he played veteran producer Lester Siegel, whose sharp sense of humor and biting line delivery won over audiences.
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Alan Arkin in Argo
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Arkin’s memorable turn in the 2012 Ben Affleck-directed political dramaArgoearned him his fourth Oscar nomination. In the film, he played veteran producer Lester Siegel, whose sharp sense of humor and biting line delivery won over audiences.
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Alan Arkin’s Family Life
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Arkin was married three times and had three sons, his first two with ex-wife Jeremy Yaffe.
Matthew, 63, was a lawyer before also following his dad and brother into entertainment, starring in Broadway’sLaughter on the 23rd Floor.He also has two children.
Anthony, 55, is Arkin’s youngest, his son with ex-wife Barbara Dana. He has also acted, including in small-screen hits likeThe AmericansandSuccession.
Arkin wed his third wife,Suzanne Newlander Arkin(pictured), in 1996.
09of 09Alan Arkin DiesMichael Germana/EverettOn June 30,Arkin’s sons confirmed the actor’s death to PEOPLE. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man,” they said in a joint statement. “A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.“Arkin was 89 years old.
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Alan Arkin Dies
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On June 30,Arkin’s sons confirmed the actor’s death to PEOPLE. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man,” they said in a joint statement. “A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Arkin was 89 years old.
source: people.com
