Jeremy Yaffe is an American former nurse best known as the first wife of Academy Award-winning actor and director Alan Arkin. During their six-year marriage in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Jeremy Yaffe supported their household while Arkin began his performance career in folk music and theater. Jeremy Yaffe raised two sons who both became prominent Hollywood character actors, maintaining a private family routine away from entertainment media following her divorce.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Jeremy Yaffe |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Nurse |
| Known For | First wife of actor Alan Arkin; mother of actors Adam and Matthew Arkin |
| Ex-Husband | Alan Arkin (m. 1955, div. 1961) |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Ex-Husband | Alan Arkin |
| Sons | Adam Arkin, Matthew Arkin |
| Granddaughter | Molly Arkin |
Career Highlights
- Worked in professional nursing and healthcare support in New York.
- Supported the early theatrical and musical development of the Arkin family acting dynasty.
