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For many years my acting came from a place of surmounting some enormous obstacle, confronting some stern and faceless judge who would condemn me to a pit of hell if I didn't achieve the "zone," if even for a moment. Not a particularly happy place to work from.

Alan Arkin

Is it possible to have an endless series of successes without falling on our faces? I suppose it is, but I think it would entail doing the same things over and over again without taking chances, without taking risks or exploring our limits, without finding out what we can and can't do.

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

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Born: March 26, 1934

Died: June 29, 2023 (aged 89)

Bio: Alan Wolf Arkin was an American actor, director, comedian, musician, and singer.

Known for:

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Going in Style (2017)
Stand Up Guys (2012)
Get Smart (2008)

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