Actor Alan Arkin, known for his roles in “Get Smart” and “Little Miss Sunshine,” has passed away at age 89.
His career: In a career spanning over seven decades, Arkin appeared in more than 100 films and made significant impact in the film industry.
* Other notable roles include his performances in “Wait Until Dark,” “Argo,” and “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming.”
* Arkin began his acting career in the early 1960s at Chicago’s Second City before branching out into films.
His thoughts: Alan Arkin expressed his unfortunate experience in Broadway, finding it boring, but thrived in his film career where he could fully utilize his improv skills.
* He believed in the power of failure, stating that “you don’t learn anything without failing.”
* Despite his theatrical criticism, Broadway led Arkin to film director Norman Jewison who directed him in “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming.”
His legacy: Arkin’s contribution to film and theater leaves a lasting legacy, with his sons stating that “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man.”
* He also had appearances on TV shows such as “Captain Kangaroo,” “St. Elsewhere,” and “BoJack Horseman.”
* Arkin’s last role was in “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” In his later years, he also painted and authored a memoir.
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