Matthew Arkin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

20Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 21, 1960

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

About Matthew Arkin

Matthew Arkin was born on March 21, 1960. He is an actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Matthew Arkin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Matthew Arkin's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Matthew Arkin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Curse, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Matthew Arkin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Matthew Arkin's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

The Curse: "The Curse" stars Amy Laughlin ("Class of '02") as Frida, a shy, single New York City woman who suffers a mysterious dog

The Curse

1999•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Bittersweet Place: The story of the Schaffer family, made up of terminally ill father Jack and his two daughters, bipolar Pappy, and Susann

Bittersweet Place

2005•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

City Island: The Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another, find their delicate web

City Island

2009•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

An Unmarried Woman: A wealthy woman from Manhattan's Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her hus

An Unmarried Woman

1978•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Liar Liar: Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the ne

Liar Liar

1997•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Matthew Arkin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Spaceman	Marv Scott	Average	Similar →
2014	Veronica Mars	Doctor	Hit	Similar →
2011	The Orphan Killer	Bob - Orderly	Flop	Similar →
2011	National Lampoon's Snatched	Dr. Weller	Flop	Similar →
2009	City Island	Actor #6	Hit	Similar →
2009	The Flying Scissors	Alan Pope	Flop	Similar →
2007	Margot at the Wedding	Alan	Average	Similar →
2006	Raising Flagg	Eldon Purdy	Flop	Similar →
2005	Bittersweet Place	Rabbi Rick	Hit	Similar →
2004	Second Best	Gerald	Flop	Similar →
2002	Death to Smoochy	Save The Rhino Man	Average	Similar →
1999	The Curse	Lloyd	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Liar Liar	Colleague in Elevator	Hit	Similar →
1994	North	Reporter	Flop	Similar →
1994	Street Corner Kids	Henry Monroe	Flop	Similar →
1981	Chu Chu and the Philly Flash	Passerby	Flop	Similar →
1978	An Unmarried Woman	Phil	Hit	Similar →
1978	The Defection of Simas Kudirka	Petras	Average	Similar →
1969	The Monitors	Man in Monitors Commercial	Flop	Similar →
1969	People Soup	-	Average	Similar →

Matthew Arkin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Matthew Arkin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matthew Arkin is "The Curse" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Matthew Arkin acted in?

Matthew Arkin has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Matthew Arkin?

Other notable films include "Bittersweet Place", "City Island", and "An Unmarried Woman".