Adam Arkin is an American actor, director and producer who has a net worth of $5 million. He is best known for his roles on television shows like Northern Exposure, Chicago Hope, Sons of Anarchy and The Good Doctor.
Early Life and Education
Adam Arkin was born on August 19, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York. His father is acclaimed actor Alan Arkin. His mother is actress Jeremy Yaffe. Arkin graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and then studied at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.
After graduating from Hampshire College, Arkin joined an improv group called The Proposition. He got his start on screen with a small part in the Jodie Foster film The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane in 1976.
Career Beginnings
One of Arkin’s earliest major roles was playing the part of Lenny Markowitz on the ABC sitcom Benson from 1979 to 1980. He had a recurring role on the NBC drama television series St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1988 playing staff psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Shutt.
Arkin was active in television, movies and theater during the 1980s. He appeared in films like I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can, Baby, I’m Yours, and W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings. In 1986, he directed the off-Broadway show Birds of Paradise.
Breakout Role on Northern Exposure
In 1990, Arkin landed his breakout role playing the central character Adam on the CBS comedy-drama Northern Exposure. He portrayed Dr. Joel Fleischman, a newly minted physician from New York who is sent to work in the (fictional) remote Alaskan town of Cicely to pay off his medical school debt.
Arkin’s portrayal of Dr. Fleischman earned him three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series from 1992 to 1994. While starring on Northern Exposure, Arkin also directed some episodes of the show.
Chicago Hope and Other Roles
After Northern Exposure ended in 1995, Arkin transitioned to another medical drama television series Chicago Hope. He played trauma surgeon Dr. Aaron Shutt on the show from 1995 to 1999. His role on Chicago Hope earned him a fourth Primetime Emmy nomination in 1999.
In 2002, Arkin took on a recurring role as Therapist Eli on The West Wing. He portrayed an FBI psychiatrist who helps the White House staff deal with post-traumatic stress disorder following a deadly attack.
Some of Arkin’s other noteworthy television credits have included 8 Simple Rules, Life, Grey’s Anatomy, Boston Legal, Without a Trace, Big Love, The Riches, Sons of Anarchy and Masters of Sex.
Directing and Producing
In addition to acting, Arkin has established a successful career as a director and producer. He directed several episodes of Chicago Hope, Boston Legal, Grey’s Anatomy, Without a Trace, The Riches, Damages and Masters of Sex.
Arkin was an executive producer on the FX series Sons of Anarchy from 2009 to 2014. He directed the pilot and finale episodes of the show. He has also directed pilots for many other series including Life, Get Real, Nothing Sacred, Monk and A Gifted Man.
In 2020, Arkin joined the cast of the ABC medical drama The Good Doctor playing Dr. Aaron Glassman. He also serves as one of the executive producers on the show.
Some of Arkin’s most recent directing work has been on episodes of The Good Doctor, The Rookie and the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian.
Personal Life
Arkin married Phyllis Anne Lyons, founder of the Sacred Paths Institute, in 1999. The couple has four children together.
Arkin was previously married to Linda Lavin from 1969 to 1981 and to Claudia Lamb from 1986 to 1999. He has three children from his marriages to Lavin and Lamb.
Adam Arkin Net Worth
Adam Arkin’s decades-long acting, directing and producing credits have resulted in him amassing an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2023. In addition to his television work, Arkin has appeared in over 20 films throughout his career.
With his starring role on the hit medical series The Good Doctor, Arkin continues to be an in-demand actor, director and producer in Hollywood. His varied career and talents ensure that his net worth will likely continue to grow in the future.
Height and Other Info
Adam Arkin stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters). He has dark brown hair and blue eyes.
Some of Arkin’s hobbies and interests outside of acting and directing include photography, playing guitar and collecting vintage watches. He has worked with and supports several charities and non-profit organizations over the years including Healthy Child Healthy World.
In summary, Adam Arkin is an Emmy-nominated actor, accomplished director and producer who has been working in Hollywood for over four decades. With a net worth of $5 million, Arkin’s diverse entertainment career continues to thrive and evolve.
