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

Alan Arkin's Scores

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Average career score: 55
Highest Metascore:
Argo
Metascore: 86
Lowest Metascore:
Noel
Metascore: 29
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
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Title: Year: Credit: User score:
Metascore: 69
Slums of Beverly Hills 		Aug 14, 1998 Murray Samuel Abromowitz 9.3
Metascore: 80
Glengarry Glen Ross 		Sep 29, 1992 George Aaronow 8.7
Metascore: 66
City Island 		Mar 19, 2010 Michael Malakov 8.3
Metascore: 40
Jakob the Liar 		Sep 24, 1999 Frankfurter 8.0
Metascore: 74
Edward Scissorhands 		Dec 7, 1990 Bill 8.0
Metascore: 86
Argo 		Oct 12, 2012 Lester Siegel 7.9
Metascore: 76
Grosse Pointe Blank 		Apr 11, 1997 Dr. Oatman 7.7
Metascore: 80
Little Miss Sunshine 		Jul 26, 2006 Grandpa Edwin Hoover 7.6
Metascore: 54
Get Smart 		Jun 20, 2008 The Chief 7.4
Metascore: 60
Thin Ice 		Feb 17, 2012 Gorvy Hauer 7.0
Metascore: 53
Marley & Me 		Dec 25, 2008 Arnie Klein 6.6
Metascore: 49
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee 		Nov 27, 2009 Herb Lee 6.6
Metascore: 51
Eros 		Apr 8, 2005 Dr. Pearl/Hal (Segment "Equilibrium") 6.5
Metascore: 61
Sunshine Cleaning 		Mar 13, 2009 Joe Lorkowski 6.4
Metascore: 51
Due Date 		Nov 5, 2010 Cast 6.3
Metascore: 29
Noel 		Nov 12, 2004 Artie Venzuela 6.2
Metascore: 44
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 		Mar 15, 2013 Rance Holloway / Rance Holloway 6.1
Metascore: 41
Stand Up Guys 		Dec 14, 2012 Cast / Principal Cast / Hirsch 5.9
Metascore: 39
The Change-Up 		Aug 5, 2011 Mitch's Dad 5.7
Metascore: 45
Firewall 		Feb 10, 2006 Arlin Forester 5.4
Metascore: 44
America's Sweethearts 		Jul 20, 2001 Wellness Guide 5.4
Metascore: 32
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 		Nov 3, 2006 Bud Newman 4.3
Metascore: tbd
Grudge Match 		Jan 10, 2014 Cast / Principal Cast tbd

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