| Alan Arkin Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 26, 1934 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Date of Death | June 29, 2023 |
Alan Arkin was an American actor, singer, director, and screenwriter whose career in the film industry surpassed more than 7 decades. He was a multiple BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Academy Award winner. He was perhaps, most notable for his appearance in the films Wait Until Dark (1967), Catch-22 (1970), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), and Argo (2012) along with a dozen more.
Born Name
Alan Wolf Arkin
Nick Name
The Tarriers
Age
Alan Arkin was born on March 26, 1934.
Died
Alan Arkin passed away on June 29, 2023, at his home in Carlsbad, California, at the age of 89. He suffered from heart problems in the past.
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Residence
Carlsbad, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Alan had studied at Franklin High School, in Los Angeles before attending Los Angeles City College from 1951 to 1953.
After that, he joined Bennington College in Vermont in 1953 but dropped out in 1954.
He studied acting under the careful guidance of Benjamin Zemach.
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Director, Screenwriter
Family
- Father – David I. Arkin (Painter, Writer, Lyricist)
- Mother – Beatrice Wortis (Teacher)
- Siblings – Bob Arkin (Younger Brother) (Bassist)
- Others – Arthur Lazar Arkin (Paternal Grandfather), Fannie Krimski (Paternal Grandmother), Selina Brunswick (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Arkin was represented by ICM Partners and William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.
Genre
Folk
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar
Labels
Glory Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
71 kg or 156.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Alan had dated –
- Jeremy Yaffe (1955–1961) – They got married in 1955 and have 2 sons named, Adam Arkin (b. August 19, 1956) and Matthew Arkin (b. March 21, 1960).
- Barbara Dana (1964-1994) – The couple got married in 1964 and they have a son named, Anthony Dana Arkin (b. 1967).
- Suzanne Newlander (1996-2023)
Race / Ethnicity
White
Alan had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Due to his age, his hair had turned ‘Gray’.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Partially bald
- Raised eyebrows
- Round eye shape
Brand Endorsements
Alan was featured in a PSA for the National Kidney Foundation in 2017.
Alan Arkin Facts
- He was brought up in a family that did not quite believe in religion.
- His grandparents were from parts of Ukraine, Russia, and Germany.
- He had been learning the art of acting ever since he was 10 years old.
- Alan was 11 years old when his parents shifted to Los Angeles where his father worked as a set designer. However, due to a long-lasting Hollywood strike, he had lost his job.
- His parents were accused of being communists during the 1950s at the time of the Red Scare.
- During his college days, Arkin was a part of the drama group and sang with the choir.
- In the past, Alan along with his friends, Karl Karlton, and brother Bob formed the folk music band and titled it The Tarriers. They released a number of hits including The Banana Boat Song (1956).
- Alan was the only actor to win an Oscar Award for playing the titular role in Inspector Clouseau (1968).
- He was the proud receiver of the Gregory Peck Award for “Cinematic Excellence,” which was given to him in 2014.
- Back in the day, he would mostly play edgy and intense roles.
- As of 2019, he was 1 of 6 actors to have ever been nominated for an Academy Award for their debut film appearance.
- On June 7, 2019, Alan was honored with the 2,665th “Hollywood Walk of Fame” star at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard.
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