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Gary Sinise

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  • Birth Name: Gary Alan Sinise
  • Birth Place: Blue Island, IL
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 03/17/1955, Pisces
  • Profession: Actor; director; producer; musician
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Although this intense actor was almost 30 when he made his television debut, he had been honing his craft for years on stage as a founding member of the critically acclaimed Chicago-based Steppenwolf Theater Company. In fact, his small-screen acting break, True West, which aired on PBS, was just a videotape of a production he had mounted. Sinise alternated between directing and acting before settling on the latter in the '90s, playing key supporting roles in numerous Hollywood blockbusters (Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, The Green Mile). But after a succession of flops, Sinise turned to the tube in 2004 to star in his first TV series, CSI: NY.Gary Sinise Fast Facts:
  • Made professional stage debut in The Physicist at age 17.
  • At age 18 was one of the cofounders of the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago in 1974, serving at various times as artistic director.
  • Directed episodes of NBC's Crime Story (1987) and ABC's thirtysomething (1989).
  • Formed the band the Bonsoir Boys in which he played bass and sang. Also played bass for the Lt. Dan Band, a group named after his role in Forrest Gump.
  • Received an honorary degree (Doctor of Humane Letters) from Amherst College in 2003.
  • Founded Operation Iraqi Children with author Laura Hillenbrand in 2004; the program sends school supplies to the children of Iraq.
  • Has won various awards including the Obie, National Board of Review, Actor for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Motion Picture; Chicago Film Critics Commitment to Chicago prize, Joseph Jefferson Award, CableACE Award.
  • Gary Sinise Relationships:
  • Ella Sinise - Daughter
  • McCanna Sinise - Son
  • Millie Sinise - Mother
  • Moira Harris - Wife
  • Robert L. Sinise - Father
  • Sophie Sinise - Daughter
  • Gary Sinise Awards:
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Miniseries or a Special - Nominee
  • 1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
  • 1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1995 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1996 Tony: Director (Play) - Nominee
  • 1994 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1990 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Play) - Nominee
  • 1996 Tony: Play - Nominee
  • 2001 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
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