Alan Arkin

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Characters played by Alan Arkin

Wild Knuckles — Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

Leader of the Vicious 6 and Gru's childhood idol.

Arnie Klein — Marley & Me (2008)

Local dog trainer or pet store employee offering canine behavior expertise.

Edwin Hoover — Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Richard's foul-mouthed father, who lives with the family after being evicted from a retirement home for snorting heroin. He coaches Olive for the pageant and later fatally overdoses during the journey.

Lester Siegel — Argo (2012)

A Hollywood film producer who works with Tony Mendez and John Chambers to make the Argo cover credible. He helps establish the phony production company and presents the science-fiction project as a legitimate film venture capable of supporting the escapees' identities.

The Chief — Get Smart (2008)

The head of CONTROL who initially keeps Smart in an analytical role but promotes him to Agent 86 following the headquarters bombing. He coordinates the response to KAOS's threats and oversees Smart's formal induction.

Detective Hugo — Gattaca (1997)

Detective Hugo is a police detective connected to the investigation into the murder of a Gattaca administrator. The investigation focuses on an eyelash identified as belonging to an unregistered in-valid, creating the threat that Vincent Freeman's concealed identity will be exposed.

Albert Garner — Going in Style (2017)

A senior citizen and lifelong friend who initially opposes the robbery but agrees after learning the bank will steal their pensions. He pursues a romantic relationship with Annie, struggles with shoplifting, and ultimately donates a kidney to save Willie. He marries Annie at the end.

Tour Guide — The Muppets (2011)

Museum guide providing exposition to visitors.

J. Griffin Remington — Dumbo (2019)

Wealthy investor interested in the circus.

Louis 'Lightning' Conlon — Grudge Match (2013)

Razor's elderly and ailing former boxing trainer. He helps Razor get back in shape for the upcoming match and discovers Razor's hidden blindness in one eye, desperately pleading with Razor to withdraw for his safety. He celebrates with Razor and Sally after the match concludes.

A. 'Peevy' Peabody — The Rocketeer (1991)

A. 'Peevy' Peabody is Cliff Secord's airplane mechanic and technical partner. He helps Cliff test the rocket pack, draws up its schematics, patches its leaking fuel tank with chewing gum, and escapes danger alongside Cliff. After the final rescue, he recovers his blueprint and plans to improve the rocket design.

Bud Newman — The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)

Carol's father providing rural holiday hospitality.

Career Overview

Alan Arkin has 122 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Despicable Me with 1 titles. Signature works include Minions: The Rise of Gru, Marley & Me, Argo. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
122
Birth Date
1934-03-26
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q108283), public domain (CC0).