Alan Arkin

**Alan Wolf Arkin** (March 26, 1934 – June 29, 2023) was a prominent figure in the American film industry. He was an esteemed actor, an adroit filmmaker, and a skilled musician with a career that spanned over seven decades. Embarking on his journey as a part of the sketch comedy group _The Second City_, he moved onto Broadway stage starring in various renowned plays such as _Enter Laughing_ (1963) and _Luv_ (1964) that established him as a competent actor. He further explored his versatility by directing _The Sunshine Boys_ (1971). Arkin accelerated in his career and displayed his impeccable acting skills through the Academy Award-winning performance as a foul-mouthed grandfather in _Little Miss Sunshine_ (2006). Throughout his career, his roles in highly acclaimed movies including _Russians Are Coming_ (1966), _The Heart is a Lonely Hunter_ (1968), and _Argo_ (2012) depicted his inherent talent in acting. He showcased his directorial skills by directing successful comedies like _Little Murders_ (1971) and _Fire Sale_ (1977). His television roles included memorable characters in _Escape from Sobibor_ (1987), _The Pentagon Papers_ (2003) and received Emmy nominations for these roles. His contribution to the Netflix comedy series _The Kominsky Method_ (2018-2019) earned him nominations for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Beyond his involvement in acting and filmmaking, Arkin was also a singer and guitarist for the folk group, _The Tarriers_.