Alan Arkin (New York, March 26, 1934 – Carlsbad, June 29, 2023) was an American actor, director, and musician. He began his career on Broadway, winning a Tony Award in 1963. His film debut in "The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming" (1966) immediately earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, followed by a second for his dramatic role in "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" (1968). Known for his great versatility, he played iconic roles in films such as "Catch-22" (1970), "Wait Until Dark" (1967), "Edward Scissorhands" (1990), and "Glengarry Glen Ross" (1992). In 2007, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his celebrated performance as the grandfather in the comedy "Little Miss Sunshine." He received his fourth and final Academy Award nomination for the film "Argo" (2012), and in his later years, he gained further acclaim for his work on the television series "The Kominsky Method," which earned him Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.