Remembering Alan Arkin

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What to know

• Legendary actor Alan Arkin has died at 89… Some sad breaking movie news. Legendary actor Alan Arkin has passed away at age 89. Arkin was truly a legend in the industry. His career has spanned eight decades. He started taking acting lessons when he was ten and made his film debut age 23. Did you know he was an early member of Second City? If you only know him from Little Miss Sunshine or Argo, definitely go back and check out some of his earlier work. He has a great movie in every decade. Glengarry Glen Ross, Edward Scissorhands, Catch 22. By the end of his career, he had a stacked trophy shelf that included an Academy Award, two SAG Awards, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and a Tony. Recently, he was great on The Kominsky Method. Just rest in peace to a legend. 👏

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