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Gary Sinise

Name in Native Language: "Gary Alan Sinise" (English/EN)
Film Director / Musician / Theatre Director / Actor / Film Producer / Television Producer | * 03/17/1955 (69) | Blue Island, Illinois (United States of America (USA))
Gary Alan Sinise ( sih-NEESS; born March 17, 1955) is an American actor of stage and screen, as well as a director, producer, musician, and humanitarian. Among other awards, he has won a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he has been nominated for an Academy Award. Sinise has also received numerous awards and honors for his extensive humanitarian work and involvement with charitable organizations. He is a supporter of various veterans' organizations and founded the Lt. Dan Band (named after his character in Forrest Gump), which plays at military bases around the world. Sinise's acting career started on stage with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1983, when he directed and starred in a production of Sam Shepard's True West for which he earned an Obie Award. In 1985, he earned the Regional Theatre Tony Award alongside the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. He also received Tony Award nominations for his performances in The Grapes of Wrath..."> ()
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Gary Alan Sinise (born March 17, 1955) is an American actor, film director, humanitarian, and musician. Among other awards, he has won a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was nominated for an Academy Award.He has also receivednumerous awards and honorsfor his extensive humanitarian work and involvement with charitable organizations. He is a supporter of various veterans' organizations and founded theLt. Dan Band(named after his character inForrest Gump), which plays at military bases around the world.His acting career started on stage with theSteppenwolf Theatre Companyin 1983 when he directed and starred in a production ofSam Shepard'sTrue Westfor which he earned aObie Award. He would later earn fourTony Awardnominations including for his performances inThe Grapes of WrathandOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. He earned theTony Award's Regional Theatre Awardalongside theSteppenwolf Theatre Company.He first starred in the film adaptation ofJohn Steinbeck's classic novelOf Mice and Menwhich he also directed and produced. Sinise playedGeorge Milton alongside John Malkovichwho playedLennie.One of his most well-known roles is asLieutenant Dan TaylorinForrest Gump (1994) for which he was nominated for theAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in other feature films includingRon Howard's Apollo 13 (1995), Ransom (1996), Frank Darabont'sThe Green Mile(1999) andImpostor(2002).His television performances includeHarry S. Truman inTruman (1995), for which he won a Golden Globe, and thetitle rolein the television film George Wallace, for which he received aPrimetime Emmy Award.He had a leading role as DetectiveMac Taylorin theCBSdrama seriesCSI: NY(2004–13). From 2016 to 2017, he starred as Special AgentJack GarrettinCriminal Minds: Beyond Borders. In 2017, he had a role on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.He has also been a narrator on multiple docuseries and documentaries.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Documentaries | Comedies

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Awards & Nominations for Gary Sinise

Presidential Citizens Medal Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Drama League Award Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
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Movies with Gary Sinise as Actor(53)

as Stu Redman2023 The Stand
as Sheriff Westin2021 Joe Bell
as Tom Camp2020 I Still Believe
as Larry2019 SGT. Will Gardner
as Narrator (voice)2017 Steve McQueen: American Icon
as Narrator2015 Finding Noah
as Narrator (voice)2014 Climb: The Rob Jones Journey Story
as The Smithsonian Narrator (voice)2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier
as Narrator2011 A Game of Honor
as Ernie Pyle2009 Beyond All Boundaries
as himself2006 Into The Fire
as Shaw (voice)2006 Open Season
as himself2004 This Old Cub
as Ray Ritchie2004 The Big Bounce
as Dr. Munce2004 The Forgotten
as Nathan Zuckerman2003 The Human Stain
as Terry McQuinn2003 Fallen Angel
as George Wallace2003 Path to War
as Foster Pearse2002 A Gentleman's Game
as Duncan Tivey2002 Made-Up
as Spencer Olham2001 Impostor
as Jim McConnell2000 Mission to Mars
as Gabriel Mercer2000 Reindeer Games
as Dino Battaglia2000 Bruno
as Lawyer Burt Hammersmith1999 The Green Mile
as Morgan1999 It's the Rage
as Tom Daley1999 That Championship Season
as Kevin Dunne1998 Snake Eyes
as George C. Wallace1997 George Wallace
as Det. Jimmy Shaker1996 Ransom
as Milo1996 Albino Alligator
as Ken Mattingly1995 Apollo 13
as Marshall1995 The Quick and the Dead
as Harry S. Truman1995 Truman
as Lieutenant Dan Taylor1994 Forrest Gump
as Norman Strick1993 Jack the Bear
as Young Soldier1992 The Witness
as Vance 'Mother' Wilkins1992 A Midnight Clear
as George Milton1992 Of Mice and Men
as Tom Joad1991 The Grapes of Wrath
as Richard Ben-Veniste1989 The Final Days
as Ebby1989 My Name Is Bill W.
as Austin1984 True West
as Motorcyclist1984 Family Secrets

TV Shows/Series with Gary Sinise as Actor(27)

as Robert Ellman2017 13 Reasons Why
as Jack Garrett2016 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
as Jack Garrett2005 Criminal Minds
as Mac Taylor2004 CSI: NY
as Mac Taylor2002 CSI: Miami
as himself2001 Good Day Live
as himself1999 The Early Show
as himself1997 The View
as Self - Guest1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as T. P. Eagan1996 The West
as Self - Guest1993 Late Show with David Letterman
as Sid (voice)1993 Frasier
as Self - Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Howie Dressler1986 Crime Story
as Lord Tony Rutherford1984 Hunter
as Austin1982 American Playhouse
as himself1971 Great Performances
as Ebb, Bill's best friend??? Hallmark Hall of Fame

Movies with Gary Sinise as Crew(5)

Production/Producer2001 Impostor
Production/Executive Producer1999 That Championship Season
Directing/Director1992 Of Mice and Men
Production/Producer1992 Of Mice and Men
Directing/Director1988 Miles from Home

TV Shows/Series with Gary Sinise as Crew(4)

Production/Producer2004 CSI: NY
Directing/Director1988 China Beach
Directing/Director1987 thirtysomething
Directing/Director1986 Crime Story

Additional Information

Full Name: Gary Alan Sinise
Born: Thursday, 03/17 1955 (March) in Blue Island, Illinois (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 69 years + 12 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Illinois State University
Spouses (current/former): Moira Harris
Other names for Gary Sinise (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Gary A. Sinise"
Gary Sinise frequently works together with these people:
Anthony Zuiker (15x, Crew)
John Lithgow (13x, Actor)
Julie Harris (12x, Actress)
Ann Donahue (12x, Crew)
Glenn Close (11x, Actress)
Maurice Evans (11x, Actor)
Carol Mendelsohn (11x, Crew)
Susan Sarandon (9x, Actress)
George Rose (9x, Actor)
Elizabeth Devine (9x, Crew)
Tom Hanks (8x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1881, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/18/2024