Alan Arkin
Born on March 26, 1934 in New York, New York
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Alan Arkin as "Lester Siegel"
On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian ambassador. Knowing that it's just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extractor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez's plan is to pose as a Hollywood producer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his "film" crew.
| Academy Award (2012) | Nominated | Best Supporting Actor |
| British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2012) | Nominated | Supporting Actor |
| Golden Globe (2012) | Nominated | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards (2012) | Won | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards (2012) | Nominated | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role |
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Bill Paxton and Alan Arkin Discuss Baseball, Sc-Fi, 'Twister,' and Workplace Etiquette
Posted by Drew Taylor on May 15th 2014, 12:30PMMay 15th 2014, 12:30PM
Jon Hamm Opens Up to Lake Bell in Our Exclusive 'Million Dollar Arm' Preview (VIDEO)
Posted by Drew Taylor on May 7th 2014, 10:00AMMay 7th 2014, 10:00AM
'Million Dollar Arm' Trailer: Jon Hamm Gets Disney-fied (VIDEO)
Posted by Jenni Miller on Dec 25th 2013, 4:00AMDec 25th 2013, 4:00AM
Alan Arkin, 'Argo' Star, On Hollywood, 'The Muppets' And The Hardest Movie He's Done
Posted by Alex Suskind on Oct 3rd 2012, 6:42PMOct 3rd 2012, 6:42PM
'Stand Up Guys': Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin To Star In A Comedy About Aging Criminals
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Feb 1st 2012, 11:36AMFeb 1st 2012, 11:36AM
Ben Affleck Taking Hostages for 'Argo'
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Jun 16th 2011, 7:00AMJun 16th 2011, 7:00AM
Billy Crystal Returning to Live Action for 'Muppets' Cameo
Posted by Monika Bartyzel on Nov 16th 2010, 8:36AMNov 16th 2010, 8:36AM
Respect the Elderly: Our 10 Favorite Seniors in Movies
Posted by Marina Zogbi on Apr 27th 2010, 8:00PMApr 27th 2010, 8:00PM
Arkin, Crudup, Kinnear Sign Up for 'The Convincer'
Posted by Mike Scalise on Feb 2nd 2010, 2:00AMFeb 2nd 2010, 2:00AM
Oscars Get It Right, Sometimes: Seven Deserving Winners
Posted by Marina Zogbi on Nov 28th 2009, 7:00AMNov 28th 2009, 7:00AM
Warner Archives Announces Latest DVDs-on-Demand (Freebie and the Bean!)
Posted by Todd Gilchrist on May 5th 2009, 4:45PMMay 5th 2009, 4:45PM
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Exclusive: 'Sunshine Cleaning' Poster Premiere!
Posted by Erik Davis on Jan 6th 2009, 7:02AMJan 6th 2009, 7:02AM
Hot New Trailer: 'Sunshine Cleaning'
Posted by Kevin Polowy on Oct 22nd 2008, 10:00AMOct 22nd 2008, 10:00AM
Cinematical's Friday Night Double Feature: Alone in the Dark in Greenwich Village
Posted by Monika Bartyzel on Aug 1st 2008, 4:02PMAug 1st 2008, 4:02PM
Marguiles, Mortimer, and Arkin Head to 'City Island'
Posted by Monika Bartyzel on Jul 23rd 2008, 4:32PMJul 23rd 2008, 4:32PM
'Get Smart' Interviews -- Steve Carrell, Anne Hathaway and More ...
Posted by James Rocchi on Jun 20th 2008, 7:03AMJun 20th 2008, 7:03AM
Interview: Alan Arkin of Get Smart
Posted by James Rocchi on Jun 18th 2008, 6:02PMJun 18th 2008, 6:02PM
Cinematical Picks: Get Smart
Posted by James Rocchi on Apr 23rd 2008, 12:02PMApr 23rd 2008, 12:02PM
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Get Smart' Wallpapers!
Posted by Erik Davis on Apr 23rd 2008, 8:02AMApr 23rd 2008, 8:02AM
Sundance Buzz Title 'Sunshine Cleaning' Finally Picked Up By Overture
Posted by Peter Martin on Feb 27th 2008, 3:02AMFeb 27th 2008, 3:02AM
'Pippa Lee' Gets Reeves, Gyllenhaal, Arkin and Bellucci
Posted by Monika Bartyzel on Feb 6th 2008, 12:02PMFeb 6th 2008, 12:02PM
Sundance Review: Sunshine Cleaning
Posted by Kim Voynar on Jan 29th 2008, 4:02AMJan 29th 2008, 4:02AM
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Get Smart' Poster Premiere!
Posted by Erik Davis on Nov 14th 2007, 2:00PMNov 14th 2007, 2:00PM
EXCLUSIVE: One-Sheet for 'Rendition'
Posted by Kim Voynar on Aug 29th 2007, 5:02AMAug 29th 2007, 5:02AM
First Teaser Trailer for 'Get Smart'
Posted by Erik Davis on Jul 10th 2007, 6:32AMJul 10th 2007, 6:32AM
Seinfeld's 'Bee Movie' Gets a New Trailer
Posted by Erik Davis on May 17th 2007, 10:31AMMay 17th 2007, 10:31AM
'24' Actress Joins Cast of 'Sunshine Cleaning'
Posted by Erik Davis on Mar 5th 2007, 5:33AMMar 5th 2007, 5:33AM
Oscar Winner Alan Arkin Joins Cast of 'Get Smart'
Posted by Erik Davis on Feb 28th 2007, 7:02AMFeb 28th 2007, 7:02AM
Monday Morning Poll: What Was The Best And Worst Oscar Moment?
Posted by Erik Davis on Feb 26th 2007, 5:02AMFeb 26th 2007, 5:02AM
Alan Arkin Likes Movies with Sunshine
Posted by Monika Bartyzel on Feb 12th 2007, 2:02PMFeb 12th 2007, 2:02PM
BAFTA Wrap-up -- Casino Royale Robbed!
Posted by Christopher Campbell on Feb 12th 2007, 7:01AMFeb 12th 2007, 7:01AM
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