Back to peopleDavid ArkinKnown forActingBornDecember 24, 1941DiedJanuary 14, 1991Place of birthLos Angeles, CaliforniaBiographyLife and careerDavid Arkin (December 24, 1941 – January 14, 1991) was an American actor. He was best known for his roles in Robert Altman films, including Nashville, The Long Goodbye, and M*A*S*H.Filmography6 filmsAll6Acting6Popeye1980as The Mailman / PolicemanAll the President's Men1976as Eugene BachinskiNashville1975as NormanThe Long Goodbye1973as HarryM*A*S*H1970as St. Major Wade VollmerValley of the Dolls1967as Western Union Boy (uncredited)