Matthew Arkin is an American stage and screen actor, author, and acting instructor best known for his extensive Broadway and television performances. The son of legendary actor Alan Arkin and Jeremy Yaffe, Matthew Arkin trained at Wesleyan University and Fordham University School of Law before committing to the theatrical profession. Matthew Arkin has appeared on Law & Order, The Sopranos, and published the mystery novel In the Country of the Blind.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Matthew Arkin |
| Birth Date | March 21, 1960 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Wesleyan University, Fordham University School of Law (JD) |
| Profession | Actor, author, educator |
| Known For | Broadway actor in The Sunshine Boys and Laughter on the 23rd Floor; son of Alan Arkin |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Father | Alan Arkin |
| Mother | Jeremy Yaffe |
| Ex-Wife | Pamela Newkirk |
| Children | Atticus Arkin, Dani Arkin |
| Brother | Adam Arkin |
| Half-Brother | Anthony Arkin |
Career Highlights
- Star of Broadway productions including Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor and The Sunshine Boys.
- Authored the mystery novel In the Country of the Blind and serves as a professional acting instructor.
