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.
Alan Arkin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alan Arkin reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alan Arkin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Alan Arkin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Blood Money, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alan Arkin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alan Arkin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alan Arkin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 2012 | Argo | Lester Siegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Thin Ice | Gorvy Hauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Tour Guide | Hit | 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 → |
| 2001 | Varian's War | Freier | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Blood Money | Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro | Super Hit | 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 | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Necessary Parties | Archie Corelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Escape from Sobibor | Leon Feldhendler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Fourth Wise Man | Orontes | Hit | 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 → |
| 1975 | Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins | Rafferty | 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 Last Mohican | Mr. Ableman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! | Lt. Rozanov | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | That's Me | - | Super Hit | 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 "Blood Money" 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 "Improper Channels", "That's Me", and "The Last Mohican".