What is Adam Arkin's Net Worth?
Adam Arkin, a renowned American actor and director, boasts a net worth of $10 million. Arkin's illustrious career has seen him earn nominations for Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and SAG Awards for his work in productions like "I Hate Hamlet," "My Louisiana Sky," and "Monk." Notably, he won a Daytime Emmy in 2002 for Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special for "My Louisiana Sky." In 2022, he directed "The Offer" for Paramount+, a series delving into the behind-the-scenes story of "The Godfather." Many recognize Adam for his role as Aaron Shutt on "Chicago Hope" and for being the son of the legendary actor Alan Arkin.
Early Life
Born on August 19, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York City, Adam Arkin was raised in a Jewish household. He is the son of actor, director, and writer Alan Arkin, and Jeremy Yaffe. As a child, he performed with his parents in the children's music group, the Baby Sitters. Arkin attended Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, New York.
Career
Adam Arkin began his acting journey while still in high school, debuting in the film "The Monitors" in 1969 and the short film "People Soup." By 1971, he appeared in "Made for Each Other" and continued to feature in several TV films during the mid-1970s, such as "Moe and Joe," "It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy," and "All Together Now."
At age 19, after completing high school, Arkin guest-starred on "Happy Days" and "Barney Miller" in 1975. His first major television role came in 1977 as Lenny Markowitz in "Busting Loose," where he appeared in 21 episodes. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, Arkin took on various roles in films like "Baby Blue Marine," "Tom Edison: The Boy Who Lit Up the World," and "Under the Rainbow," and TV series including "St. Elsewhere," "L.A. Law," and "The Twilight Zone." He played Jim Eisenberg in "A Year in the Life" and made appearances in "Knots Landing."
In 1990, Arkin's performance in "Northern Exposure" earned him the Viewers for Quality Television Award for Best Specialty Player and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. During the early 1990s, he appeared in shows like "Nurses," "Law & Order," and landed a main role as Dr. Aaron Shutt in "Chicago Hope," appearing in 138 episodes from 1994 to 2000. This role garnered him a Primetime Emmy nomination and a SAG ensemble nomination.
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Post "Chicago Hope," Arkin appeared in films such as "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later," "With Friends Like These," and "Lake Placid." He also hosted an episode of "MADTv" and appeared in "The West Wing." In 2001, his guest appearance on "Frasier" earned him another Primetime Emmy nomination. From 2002 to 2003, he played Walter Spencer in "Baby Bob" and then appeared in "8 Simple Rules." He also appeared in "Hitch" alongside Will Smith in 2005.
From 2007 to 2009, Arkin was Ted Earley in "Life," and played Ethan Zobelle in "Sons of Anarchy" in 2009. He also starred in the critically acclaimed film "A Serious Man."
In the 2010s, Arkin continued to excel in TV with roles in "The Chicago Code," "The Closer," "Justified," "State of Affairs," "Fargo," "How to Get Away with Murder," and "Modern Family." He transitioned to behind-the-camera roles, becoming an executive producer and director for "Get Shorty" in 2017 and served as executive producer for "Rebel" in 2021.
Personal Life
Adam Arkin has been married three times. He has one daughter, Molly, with his first wife, Linda. In 1999, he married Phyllis Anne Lyons, and they had a son together before divorcing in 2013. In 2017, he married Michelle Dunker.
Real Estate
In 1997, Adam purchased a home in Studio City's Coldwater Canyon neighborhood for $740,000. He listed the property for sale in June 2022 for $2.35 million. The home went under contract in early 2023 with a reduced asking price of $2.2 million.
