Arkin won an Oscar for playing the outrageous grandad in the 2006 film, and also appeared in Argo.
Arkin, the longtime screen and stage actor, had memorable roles in "Edward Scissorhands," "Argo," Netflix's "The Kominsky Method" and more.
The death has been announced of the Oscar-winning American actor Alan Arkin at the age of 89.
Arkin appeared in scores of films, including Little Miss Sunshine, and was nominated for an Academy Award four times.
Alan Arkin, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 2006 comedy drama Little Miss Sunshine, has died aged 89.
He got laughs and won awards on Broadway in “Enter Laughing” and in movies like “Little Miss Sunshine.” But he also had a flair for drama.
Actor Alan Arkin, relaxing during an interview in New York, Oct. 7, 1985, is currently starring in the film “Joshua Then and Now”.
Arkin recently starred in the Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method, alongside Douglas.
(CNN) — Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning star of “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died, his family announced Friday.
The American actor appeared in films including Little Miss Sunshine, Argo and Glengarry Glen Ross.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in comedy and drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and ...
Michael Douglas has led tributes to fellow star Alan Arkin as an "wonderful actor" who "left an indelible mark on our industry."
The Little Miss Sunshine star's sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony announced the news of his death via a statement through his publicist. It read: “Our father was a ...