Alan Arkin was born in New York and attended Los Angeles CitAlan Arkin was born in New York and attended Los Angeles City College and Bennington College. He is an award-winning acty College and Bennington College. He is an award-winning actor and author who has starred in films, plays, and televisioor and author who has starred in films, plays, and television shows. His books include: "The Lemming Condition, The Clean shows. His books include: "The Lemming Condition, The Clearing, " and "Some Fine Grandpa!" He lives in Weston, CT. ring, " and "Some Fine Grandpa!" He lives in Weston, CT.