“Unless you're doing Shakespeare or Chekhov... the written word is not sacrosanct.”

American actor, filmmaker and musician

Alan Arkin was an American actor, filmmaker, and musician. Over a career that spanned seven decades, he became known for work across stage and screen, and he received major honors including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award. He also earned six Emmy nominations, reflecting the breadth of his television work as well. His career ranged across acting, filmmaking, and music, and he is remembered as a versatile performer whose work reached several parts of American entertainment.