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Gary Sinise

Birth Name:
Gary Alan Sinise
Birth Place:
Blue Island, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Composer
Gary Sinise

Fast Facts

  • Honored with an award for Outstanding Contribution to American theater and film from Brandeis University
  • Was presented with the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal in 2008, only the third actor ever to receive this honor
  • April 28,1997, was proclaimed Gary Sinise Day in the State of Illinois
  • Since their first USO tour in 2003 Gary Sinise & the Lt․ Dan Band has been entertaining U․S․ troops and their families
  • Founded the Gary Sinise Foundation to help support military personnel around the world
  • Received an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Amherst College
  • Got married to actress Moira Harris in 1981
  • Helped found the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1974 with friends from his high school
  • Quote: "Careers, like rockets, don't always take off on time․ The trick is to always keep the engine running․"
  • The role of amputee Lt․ Dan in the film "Forrest Gump" inspired him to give back to gravely wounded warriors and their families

Awards

  • 1988Palme d'OrNominated
  • 1992Palme d'OrNominated
  • 1994ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
  • 1994ACCA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 1994NBR Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 1995Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 1995Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 1995ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
  • 1995CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 1995Chlotrudis Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 1995DFWFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 1995Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Winner
  • 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast:Winner
  • 1996ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
  • 1996CableACE - Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Winner
  • 1996Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
  • 1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
  • 1997CableACE - Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Winner
  • 1998Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Winner
  • 1998Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 1998OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie:Winner
  • 1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
  • 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actor - Suspense:Nominated
  • 2000Best ActingWinner
  • 2003DVD Premiere Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2005CamieWinner
  • 2012Grace Award - Most Inspirational Television Acting:Nominated
  • 2015Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
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