One of only a handful of actors to be nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in a debut film (for The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, 1966), Alan Arkin has enjoyed a long career that's seen him move from edgy, young thespian to one of acting's elder statesmen.Born March 26, 1934, in New York City, Arkin helped form the Chicago comedy troupe Second City before he tried his hand at the New York stage. After receiving widespread critical acclaim for his role in the Broadway production of "Luv" (1964), Arkin began getting offers from Hollywood, and soon, he appeared in, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (which earned him a second Oscar nod) and 1970's Catch-22.
In recent years, Arkin has landed meaty roles in films such as Glengarry Glenn Ross (1992), Grosse Pointe Blank, Slums of Beverly Hills and 2006's Little Miss Sunshine, for which he received his first Oscar statuette.
AddCatch 22Capt. Yossarian (Alan Arkin) tries to escape the travesties of World War II by convincing his Air Force commanders that he's crazy. Hilarity ensues -- but so does reality as he watches his close friends (Martin Sheen and Art Garfunkel) die in the ridiculousness of war. Mike Nichols directs this... Read More
AddIndian SummerSettle in for a heartwarming slice-of-life comedy, as eight friends reunite at their beloved summer camp after 20 years. Overshadowing the reunion, however, is the knowledge that the camp's owner is ready to close it down forever. As they come together, the ex-campers try and relive the glory days... Read More
AddEscape from SobiborA WWII Nazi death camp sets the stage for this TV miniseries based on a true story about hundreds of imprisoned Jews who plan to revolt and escape. Taking on the role of leader, Leon Feldhendler (Alan Arkin) relies on the military know-how of fellow inmate and Russian soldier Alexander Percherski... Read More
AddFour Days in SeptemberBased on a true story, this is the moving account of the September, 1969, kidnapping of the American ambassador to Brazil (played by Alan Arkin). A group of young idealists plans the terrorist act -- their only perceived means of voicing their dreams and visions in a military regime. The film delves... Read More
AddRaising FlaggWhen rural handyman and willful curmudgeon Flagg Purdy (Alan Arkin) accuses his friendly rival Gus Falk (Austin Pendleton) of cheating at checkers, the conflict escalates, and Flagg takes Gus to court. Flagg's actions create bad blood in the community, causing neighbors to shun him until he finally... Read More
