Alan Arkin
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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.
Best Alan Arkin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alan Arkin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alan Arkin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Sr." | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Wild Knuckles (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Spenser Confidential | Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dumbo | J. Griffin Remington | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Going in Style | Albert Garner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Million Dollar Arm | Ray Arkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Grudge Match | Louis 'Lightning' Conlon | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Stand Up Guys | Richard Hirsch | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Argo | Lester Siegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Thin Ice | Gorvy Hauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Tour Guide | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Change-Up | Mitch's Dad | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | City Island | Michael Malakov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Marley & Me | Arnie Klein | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Get Smart | The Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sunshine Cleaning | Joe Lorkowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rendition | Senator Hawkins | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Little Miss Sunshine | Edwin Hoover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself | Sam Drebben | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Thirteen Conversations About One Thing | Gene | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Jakob the Liar | Max Frankfurter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Slums of Beverly Hills | Murray Samuel Abromowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Four Days in September | Charles Burke Elbrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gattaca | Detective Hugo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Grosse Pointe Blank | Dr. Oatman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mother Night | George Kraft | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | So I Married an Axe Murderer | Tony's Boss (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Indian Summer | Unca Lou Handler | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Glengarry Glen Ross | George Aaronow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | A. 'Peevy' Peabody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Making of Edward Scissorhands | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Edward Scissorhands | Bill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Coupe de Ville | Fred Libner | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Escape from Sobibor | Leon Feldhendler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Fourth Wise Man | Orontes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible | Captain Invincible | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Last Unicorn | Schmendrick (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Improper Channels | Jeffery Martley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Simon | Simon Mendelssohn | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The In-Laws | Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Other Side of Hell | Frank Dole | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Seven-Per-Cent Solution | Dr. Sigmund Freud | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Freebie and the Bean | Bean | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Little Murders | Lt. Practice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Catch-22 | Capt. John Yossarian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Popi | Abraham | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter | John Singer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Wait Until Dark | Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Woman Times Seven | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! | Lt. Rozanov | Average | Similar → |
Alan Arkin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alan Arkin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan Arkin is "Improper Channels" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alan Arkin acted in?
Alan Arkin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alan Arkin?
Other notable films include "The Making of Edward Scissorhands", "Edward Scissorhands", and "Little Miss Sunshine".