Alan Arkin: Oscar-winning actor who starred in Little Miss Sunshine and Argo has died aged 89

Michael Douglas has led tributes to Oscar-winning American actor Alan Arkin, who has died aged 89.

Arkin was named greatest supporting actor for his position in Little Miss Sunshine on the Academy Awards in 2007.

He died on Friday at his residence in Carlsbad, California.

Douglas, who appeared alongside Arkin in Emmy-nominated Netflix comedy collection The Kominsky Method, wrote on Instagram: “Today we lost a wonderful actor whose intelligence, sense of comedy and consummate professionalism over the past 70 years has left an indelible mark on our industry.

“My expertise of working with Alan have been a few of my most memorable. He might be deeply missed”.

John Cusack, who starred with Arkin in Grosse Pointe Blank in 1997 and America’s Sweethearts in 2001, stated he was “so sad”.

He added on Twitter: “My ideas are together with his son Adam and all his family members – your father unfold mild in every single place he went – each expertise I had with him.

“I feel like he challenged me to be a better person just by sharing his insights into humans his wicked sense of humor, his intelligence and by his presence alone – what a guy.”

Arkin’s sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony stated in a joint assertion: “Our father was a uniquely proficient power of nature, each as an artist and a person.

“A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”

Arkin appeared in additional than 100 movies and TV exhibits and was nominated for an Academy Award 4 instances.

He was additionally nominated for an Oscar in the best supporting actor category for Argo.

Rosemary’s Baby star Mia Farrow wrote: “Very sad to learn of the death of Alan Arkin.

“Such a beautiful individual – in fact, a terrific actor. It was a privilege to work with him in The Last Unicorn. For me he’ll all the time be ‘Schmendrick’ my invaluable magician companion on our seek for different unicorns.”

Actor Michael McKean, who starred in This Is Spinal Tap and Better Call Saul, also recalled his time working with Arkin.

He wrote on Twitter: “When I used to be a younger actor folks needed to know if I needed to be a critical actor or a humorous one. I’d reply ‘Which form is Alan Arkin?’ and that shut them up.”

He added: “Charming, hilarious, and armed with a flawless b******* detector, he was pure pleasure to be with.”

Aliens and Beverly Hills Cop actor Paul Reiser also wrote: “A world with out Alan Arkin is… not so nice…

“Getting to know him – and getting a laugh out of him – is a highlight of my life. RIP dear friend.”

Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander additionally described Arkin as “a wonderful, original voice for comedy” and “a kind and generous soul”.

Arkin was initially turned down for his award-winning position in Little Miss Sunshine as a result of the administrators thought he seemed too match and wholesome.

In the movie, he performed a foul-mouthed 80-year-old grandfather who was frail and shaky from years of drug abuse.

“It’s the best rejection I ever got in my life – they thought I was too virile,” Arkin instructed The New York Times in a 2007 interview – throughout which he jokingly flexed his biceps and struck a bodybuilder pose.

He landed his first Oscar nomination – for greatest actor – in his debut main movie position in 1966, when he performed a Soviet sailor in Cold War comedy The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!

Arkin was praised for his efficiency as a psychopathic killer within the 1967 movie Wait Until Dark reverse Audrey Hepburn.

He later stated the expertise made him really feel uncomfortable as a result of he “didn’t like being cruel to her”.

Arkin’s large display appearances additionally included the 1970 movie model of Catch-22 and Edward Scissorhands in 1990.

Most not too long ago, he voiced the character of villain Wild Knuckles in final 12 months’s animated hit Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Arkin was additionally a director, musician, creator and stage performer, successful a Tony Award in 1963 for his main position in Carl Reiner’s Enter Laughing.