Alan Arkin, the veteran actor of the stage and screen, has sadly passed away at the age of 89. The news of his death was confirmed in a statement released by his family, who expressed their grief, saying, "Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed."
Born on March 26, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Alan Arkin's journey in the world of acting began after his family relocated to Los Angeles during his youth. Although he had been taking acting classes since childhood, he officially embarked on his acting career after college. One pivotal moment in his life was when he joined the renowned Second City improvisational comedy troupe. Arkin held the troupe in high regard, expressing his gratitude by stating, "Second City saved my life. It literally saved my life. I have a feeling it's true for a lot of other people, too."
In recent years, Arkin graced our screens with his exceptional talent in the Netflix series "The Kominsky Method," where he starred alongside Michael Douglas. His portrayal of the character Norman Newlander earned him Emmy nominations in 2019 and 2020, as well as Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations in 2020 and 2021. Throughout his illustrious career, Arkin appeared in over 100 films and several theatrical productions, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
Alan leaves behind his wife Suzanne Newlander, whom he married in 1996, and three children: sons Adam Arkin and Matthew Arkin, from his first marriage to Jeremy Yaffe, and Anthony Dana Arkin, from his second wife Dana.
