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David Arkin

Actor

David Arkin

Born December 24, 1941 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaDied January 14, 19919 films

David Arkin (December 24, 1941 – January 14, 1991) was an American actor. He was best known for his roles in Robert Altman films, including Nashville, The Long Goodbye, and M*A*S*H.

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All the President's Men posterFirst watchAll the President's Men19767.7as Eugene BachinskiDuring the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Long Goodbye poster7.4The Long Goodbye1973M*A*S*H poster6.9M*A*S*H1970Nashville poster7.3Nashville1975Popeye poster5.6Popeye1980Valley of the Dolls poster6.0Valley of the Dolls1967Cannonball poster5.6Cannonball1976

Filmography

9 films as actor
  1. 1980PopeyeThe Mailman / Policeman
  2. 1976CannonballTV Producer / Anchorman
  3. 1976All the President's MenEugene Bachinski
  4. 1975NashvilleNorman
  5. 1973The Long GoodbyeHarry
  6. 1970Up in the CellarHugo Caine
  7. 1970M*A*S*HSt. Major Wade Vollmer
  8. 1968I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!Herbie
  9. 1967Valley of the DollsWestern Union Boy (uncredited)