Alan Arkin

Biography: Alan Arkin, born on March 26, 1934, is an Academy, BAFTA and Tony award winning, Emmy nominated, stage, screen and television actor, director, writer and producer who is best known for his role in the critically acclaimed movies The Russians are Coming the Russians Are Coming and Little Miss Sunshine. He's also known for his performance in the Broadway plays Enter Laughing and Luv. He is thrice-married and is the father of three children (Adam, Matthew and Tony).Primetime Emmy Nominations:Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Minisereis or Made-For-Television Movie:The Pentagon Papers (2003)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Escape from Sobibor (1987)Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Chicago Hope (1997)Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama:ABC Stage 67 (1967)Academy Award Wins and Nominations:Best Actor in a Leading Role:The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) (nomination)The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) (nomination)Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Little Miss Sunshine (2006) (win)Britsish Academy of Film and Television Arts Wins and Nominations:Most Promising Newcomer:The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) (nomination)Best Actor in a Supporting RoleLittle Miss Sunshine (2006) (win)Golden Globe Wins and Nominations:Most Promising Newcomer - Male:The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) (nomination)Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy:The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) (win)Best Motion Picture Actor - DramaThe Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968) (nomination)Popi (1969) (nomination)Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for TV:Escape from Sobibor (1987) (nomination)Screen Actors Guild Award Wins and Nominations:Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supproting Role:Little Miss Sunshine (2006) (nomination)Outstaning Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Little Miss Sunshine (2006) (win) (shared with Abigail Breslin, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano and Greg Kinnear)Tony Award Wins and Nominations:Best Performace by a Featured Actor in a Play:Enter Laughing (1963) (win) Best Direction of a Play:The Sunshine Boys (nomination)     … Expand