Oscar-winning Actor, Alan Arkin Dies At 89
Oscar-winning actor, Alan Arkin, has died at the age of 89 in his home in California.
According to a report by Daily Mail, Arkin’s three sons, Adam, Matthew, and Anthony confirmed the death of their father in a statement.
“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,” they said.
Arkin won an Oscar for his role in the 2006 dark comedy Little Miss Sunshine, and a Tony in 1963 for Enter Laughing.
He was born in Brooklyn in 1934 but moved to Los Angeles 11 years later when his father David, a painter, began working in Los Angeles as a set designer.
However, Arkin’s father’s career later sank, but he didn’t allow that to extinguish his enthusiasm for showbiz, which initially propelled him into a music career.
In 1957, Arkin and his group, the Tarriers, produced a hit single in the form of The Banana Boat Song.
He then went on to become a founding member of the Second City improvisational troupe, and also continued to record music, including several children’s albums with his group, The Babysitter.
Most recently, Arkin was was nominated for Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG awards for his comedic turn in the Netflix series “The Kominsky Method.”
He is survived by his wife Suzanne, sons Matthew, Anthony and Adam, grandchildren Molly, Emmet, Atticus, and Abigail, and great grandson Elliott.
