Adam Arkin

Birth Name:

Adam Arkin

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs for "My Louisiana Sky" in 2002
Born to actor/director Alan Arkin and his first wife, Jeremy Yaffe
Made his screen acting debut in the film "The Monitors" in 1969
Quote: "For as much preparation as I had and as much as I'd grown up on sets․․․once the reins were handed to me, it was just amazing to me how much of a student I felt like I was․․․Every job I do, I feel like part of the gift of it is I get to learn more․"
Quote: "(On "Northern Exposure"): "Everything about it, from shooting in northern Washington, and the writing, and the spirit of the experience was just really wonderful․ It was like they were doing a small European comedy every week․""
Quote: "(On his "The West Wing" character, Dr․ Stanley Keyworth): "[That] was something that I felt in a certain way was closer to me than anything I've ever done․""
Best known for his role as Dr․ Aaron Shutt in "Chicago Hope" and as Max in "Hitch․"
Has directed several episodes for TV series like "Sons of Anarchy," "Justified," and "Chicago Hope," and was also a producer on "The Americans" and "The Booth at the End․"
Often splits his time between film and stage work, and also does voice work on the radio
Was seriously considered for Bruce Willis' role in the series "Moonlighting․"

1982Genie - Best Screenplay, Original:Nominated
1992Q Award - Specialty Player:Winner
1993CableACE - Actor in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1993Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1997Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1998Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Horror:Nominated
2001Children's Jury Award - North American Feature Film or Video - Live-Action:Winner
2002Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special:Winner
2002DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs:Nominated
2002Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2009BSFC Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated

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