Alan Arkin

American actor, filmmaker (1934–2023)
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Alan Arkin
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Alan Arkin

Summary

Alan Arkin is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on March 26, 1934[3]. He died in Carlsbad[4]. He died on June 29, 2023[5]. He worked as a film director[6], musician[7], writer[8], character actor[9], and television director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,999 views/month, #3,045 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alan Arkin's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
  • Alan Arkin passed away in Carlsbad[4].
  • Alan Arkin was born on March 26, 1934[3].
  • Alan Arkin died on June 29, 2023[5].
  • Alan Arkin's father was David I. Arkin[12].
  • A child of Alan Arkin was Adam Arkin[13].
  • A child of Alan Arkin was Matthew Arkin[14].
  • Alan Arkin held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Alan Arkin's native language[16].
  • Alan Arkin worked as a film director[6].
  • Alan Arkin's professions included musician[7].
  • Alan Arkin worked as a writer[8].
  • Alan Arkin's professions included character actor[9].
  • Alan Arkin worked as a television director[10].
  • Alan Arkin worked as a screenwriter[17].
  • Alan Arkin's field of work was acting[18].
  • Alan Arkin's field of work was film direction[19].
  • Alan Arkin's field of work was music[20].
  • Alan Arkin was educated at Bennington College[21].
  • Alan Arkin's education included a stint at Los Angeles City College[22].
  • Alan Arkin's education included a stint at Franklin High School[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Arkin is Edward Scissorhands[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Arkin is Little Miss Sunshine[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Arkin is Argo[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Arkin is BoJack Horseman[27].

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Origins and Family

Alan Arkin's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on March 26, 1934[3]. His father was David I. Arkin[12]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Bennington College[21], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1932[30], headquartered in Bennington[31]; Los Angeles City College[22], a community college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1929[34]; and Franklin High School[23], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1916[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], musician[7], writer[8], character actor[9], television director[10], and screenwriter[17]. Fields of work include acting[18], a type of arts[38]; film direction[19], an activity[39]; and music[20], a type of arts[40].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Edward Scissorhands[24], Little Miss Sunshine[25], Argo[26], BoJack Horseman[27], and Dumbo[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[42], an Academy Awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1936[45]; Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[46], an award for best supporting actor[47], in United States[48], founded in 1949[49]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[50], a film award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1950[53]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director[54], a class of award[55]; Genie Award for Best Performance by a Foreign Actor[56], a Genie Awards[57], in Canada[58]; and Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor[59], an award for best supporting actor[60].

Personal Life

Children include Adam Arkin[13], an actor[61], b. 1956[62], of United States[63], awarded the Theatre World Award[64] and Matthew Arkin[14], an actor[65], b. 1959[66], of United States[67].

Death and Burial

Alan Arkin died on June 29, 2023[5]. He died in Carlsbad[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[68].

Why It Matters

Alan Arkin ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,999 views/month, #3,045 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Alan Arkin born?

Alan Arkin's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Alan Arkin die?

Alan Arkin passed away in Carlsbad[4].

Who were Alan Arkin's parents?

Alan Arkin's father was David I. Arkin[12].

What did Alan Arkin do for work?

Alan Arkin worked as film director[6], musician[7], writer[8], character actor[9], and television director[10].

Where did Alan Arkin go to school?

Alan Arkin was educated at Bennington College[21], Los Angeles City College[22], and Franklin High School[23].

What awards did Alan Arkin receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[42], Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[46], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[50], and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director[54].

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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