Alan Arkin in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ Was a Career Highlight The actor’s distinguished career is best captured by the humanity in his portrayal of a real estate salesman in the 1992 film written by David Mamet.
Alan Arkin, Comic Actor With a Serious Side, Dies at 89 He got laughs (and won awards) on Broadway in “Enter Laughing” and in movies like “Little Miss Sunshine.” But he also had a flair for drama.