Alan Arkin, the versatile actor who won an Oscar for his role in the indie comedy “Little Miss Sunshine” and also appeared in such films as “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming,” “Catch-22,” and “Argo,” died on Friday. He was 89.
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Great Actor brief career biography
Arkin’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Sarah Arkin. She said he died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles.
Arkin was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1934. He began his career as a stage actor, appearing in the original Broadway productions of “Enter Laughing” and “The Cherry Orchard.” He made his film debut in 1962 in “Pressure Point,” and went on to appear in dozens of movies over the course of his career.
Award winning actor
Arkin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2006. He was also nominated for Oscars for his performances in “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming” (1966) and “Catch-22” (1970).
In addition to his film work, Arkin was also a successful television actor. He starred in the sitcom “The Middle” from 2009 to 2018, and he also appeared in the miniseries “Roots” and the HBO series “The Kominsky Method.”
Most Notable roles of alan arkin career
The Russians Are Coming (1966)
Arkin played a Russian submarine captain who is stranded in a small New England town during the Cold War.
Catch-22 (1970)
Arkin played Major role, a man who is promoted to major because his name is Major.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Arkin played Edwin Hoover, the grandfather of a young girl who is competing in a beauty pageant.
Argo (2012)
Arkin played Lester Siegel, a Hollywood producer who helps rescue six American diplomats from Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis.
The Middle (2009-2018)
Arkin played Dr. Arnold Harris, the father of Frankie Heck.
Legacy of Arkin
Arkin was a versatile and acclaimed actor who appeared in a wide range of films and television shows. He was a two-time Oscar nominee and won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Little Miss Sunshine.” Arkin was also a successful television actor, starring in the sitcom “The Middle” from 2009 to 2018. He will be remembered as one of the most talented and respected actors of his generation and always will be paid tribute to him.