author
Alan Arkin
1934–2023
An Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker, and author, he brought warmth, wit, and surprising depth to every project. His writing ranged from memoir and personal reflection to imaginative books for children.
2 Audiobooks
People Soup
by Alan Arkin
Whiskaboom
by Alan Arkin
About the author
Born in Brooklyn on March 26, 1934, Alan Arkin built a remarkable seven-decade career as an actor, filmmaker, musician, and writer. He began in sketch comedy with Chicago’s Compass Players and Second City before earning acclaim on Broadway and in films including The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, Wait Until Dark, The In-Laws, and Little Miss Sunshine, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Arkin also wrote memoirs, nonfiction, children’s books, and imaginative stories. His books include Halfway Through the Door, An Improvised Life, The Lemming Condition, The Clearing, Cassie Loves Beethoven, and Out of My Mind. He died in California on June 29, 2023, at the age of 89.