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Alan Arkin has been termed a modern “renaissance man” by many critics and fans worldwide (IMDB.com, 2012). Given his impressive artistic resume in addition to his wonderfully diverse acting career, that is definitely not far from the truth. In addition to being in such ground breaking films as Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), Gattaca (1997) and Little Miss Sunshine (2006); Arkin is also a triumphant musician who co-created the original version of the “Banana Boat” song which has worldwide recognition.
Needless to say, Arkin has truly turned his artistic passions into his work. Unlike many actors who ebb and flow with the changing tides of stardom, Arkin has consistently found work and made a name for himself as one of the most well-received actors of this generation. The key to his success is truly a mystery but it may have something to do with the way he approaches his acting.
Arkin was quoted saying-

“It’s not enough for me to just be a personality and go up there and say lines nicely. I want to tell a story with a character.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Alan Arkin, IMDB.com

The key element of this statement is not in what he is saying, but the message we get from what he isn’t saying.  By saying that he wants to tell a story with a character, he is defining his own purpose versus what the public or investors want from him. Instead of making his art about meeting other people’s expectations, Arkin has chosen to meet his own expectations instead (which are profoundly higher than what anyone else can expect from him). By doing this, he has won. His constant self-evaluation has created an even better actor than anyone could have possibly shaped him into.
For screenwriters, keep in mind that the best actors will be attracted to the most attractive scripts that help them grow and challenge themselves. Be sure to put your heart into your work so you can attract actors who put their hearts into it as well.

Films

1. (2012) Argo
2. (2011) The Muppets
3. (2011) The Change-Up
4. (2011) Thin Ice
5. (2009)The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
6. (2009) City Island
7. (2008) Marley & Me
8. (2008) Get Smart
9. (2008) Sunshine Cleaning Script
10. (2007) Rendition [Transcript]
11. (2006) Raising Flagg
12. (2006) The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
13. (2006) The Novice
14. (2006) Firewall
15. (2006) Little Miss Sunshine Script
16. (2004) Noel
17. (2004) Eros Script
18. (2001) Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
19. (2001) America’s Sweethearts [Transcript]
20. (2000) Magicians
21. (1999) Jakob the Liar [Transcript]
22. (1998) Slums of Beverly Hills
23. (1997) Gattaca Script
24. (1997) Four Days in September
25. (1997) Grosse Pointe Blank Script
26. (1996) Mother Night [Transcript]
27. (1995) Steal Big Steal Little
28. (1995) The Jerky Boys
29. (1994) North
30. (1993) So I Married an Axe Murderer [Transcript]
31. (1993) Indian Summer
32. (1993) Samuel Beckett Is Coming Soon
33. (1992) Glengarry Glen Ross Script
34. (1991) The Rocketeer [Transcript]
35. (1990) Havana Script [$]
36. (1990) Edward Scissorhands Script
37. (1990) Coupe de Ville
38. (1986) Big Trouble
39. (1985) Bad Medicine Script [$]
40. (1985) Joshua Then and Now
41. (1983) The Return of Captain Invincible
42. (1982) The Last Unicorn [Script]
43. (1981) Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
44. (1981) Improper Channels
45. (1981) Full Moon High
46. (1980) Simon
47. (1979) The Magician of Lublin Script [$]
48. (1979) The In-Laws
49. (1977) Fire Sale
50. (1976) The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
51. (1975) Hearts of the West
52. (1975) Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
53. (1974) Freebie and the Bean
54. (1973) Deadhead Miles
55. (1972) Last of the Red Hot Lovers
56. (1971) Little Murders Script [$]
57. (1970) Catch-22 [Transcript]
58. (1969) The Monitors
59. (1969) Popi
60. (1968) The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
61. (1968) Inspector Clouseau
62. (1967) Wait Until Dark [Transcript]
63. (1967) Woman Times Seven
64. (1966) The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming [Transcript]
65. (1957) Calypso Heat Wave