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David I. Arkin (December 19, 1906 – October 8, 1980) was an American teacher, painter, writer, lyricist, and the father of actor Alan Arkin. == Early life == Arkin was born in New York, the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants, Arthur Eleazer and Fannie Krinsky Arkin. == Career == In 1945, Arkin moved his family to Los Angeles, California to take a teaching job. Arkin attempted to obtain work in the entertainment industry, but was unsuccessful. An eight-month Hollywood strike cost... [more on Wikipedia]