Alan Arkin has died — the star of ‘Get Smart’ and ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ was 89

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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