Gary Sinise Bio | Wiki
Gary Sinise ( Full name: Gary Alan Sinise) is an American accomplished actor, director, and musician. He first directed, starred, and produced the film adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel titled Of Mice and Men. Also, Gary played George Milton while John Malkovich played Lennie. His subsequent roles include Lieutenant Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump in 1994. For this role, Gary was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
He also played Harry S. Truman in Truman in 1995, a role that won him a Golden Globe, in Apollo 13 in 1995, Gary played, Ken Mattingly. Also, he played Detective Jimmy Shaker in Ransom in 1996. Other awards that Gary won include a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, and Primetime Emmy Award. Also, Gary received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as a nomination for an Academy Award.
In addition, Gary has appeared in other films such as The Green Mile in 1999 and Impostor in 2002. On television, he has played Detective Mac Taylor in the CBS series titled CSI: NY from 2004 until 2013. Also, he played George C. Wallace in the tv film titled George Wallace and his role won him an Emmy. From 2016 to 2017, Gary starred in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders as Special Agent Jack Garrett. Apart from acting, Gary is a supporter of different veteran organizations.
He is the founder of the Lt. Dan Band; they play at military bases from every part of the globe. For his work in the tv industry, located at 6664 Hollywood Boulevard, Gary received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 17, 2017. He was selected as Grand Marshal of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on October 30, 2017. The occasion was held on January 1, 2018.
Gary Sinise Age
He was born on March 17, 1955, in Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America. Gary is 67 years old.
Gary Sinise Height
As a man of above-average stature, Gary stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in ( Approx 1.75m).
Gary Sinise Family
He was born to his parents Robert L. Sinise and Mylles (Alsip) Sinise on March 17, 1955, in Blue Island, Illinois, United States of America. Robert was a film editor. Gary’s grandfather was of Italian descent while his great-grandfather Vito Sinisi immigrated from Ripacandida, in the Italian region of Basilicata.
Gary Sinise Wife
He has been married to actress Moira Harris since 1981. The couple shares three children together. Gary is a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs, the band Kansas, and the Chicago Bears. He converted to the catholic faith on December 24, 2010, but Moira has converted early in 2000.
Gary Sinise Children
He and his wife actress Moira Harris have been living together as husband and wife since 1981. The two are proud parents to their son McCanna Anthony Sinise born on November 10, 1990, their two daughters Sophia Ana Sinise born on November 9, 1988, and Ella Jane Sinise born in 1992. Sophia is an actress best known for her role in Swamp Shark in 2011, Fear Not in 2011, as well as CSI: NY (2004)
Gary Sinise Son Cancer
His son McCanna Anthony Sinise, born on November 10, 1990, is an actor and producer best known for his role in Mission to Mars in 2000, Luna & Lars in 2015, and Impostor in 2001.
Gary Sinise Education
He briefly attended Glenbard West High School based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. From there, Gary joined and graduated from Highland Park High School based in Highland Park, Illinois.
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His acting career started to take off in 1982 after he directed and starred in Steppenwolf’s production of True West. The following year, Gary earned an Obie Award for his direction. In 1984, he appeared in the PBS’ American Playhouse production of the play with John Malkovich. He directed Miles from Home in 1988 starring Richard Gere. The film was about two brothers’ fight against the foreclosure of the family farm.
In addition to his tv and movie work, Gary used to be the host in the video at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida for the Epcot ride Mission: SPACE. He was also a model for Baume & Mercier watches. Gary co-founded Operation Iraqi Children and was the narrator for the Discovery Channel’s miniseries in 2008 called When We Left Earth.
He won the Presidential Citizen Medal presented by former USA president George W. Bush for work he did in supporting the U.S. military and humanitarian work he did in supporting Iraqi children. In late 2008, Gary narrated Army and Army Reserve Army Strong recruitment ads. Currently, he serves as the national spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial.
Gary, alongside David Scantling serves as the executive producer of the Iraq War documentary Brothers at War. The film features an American military family as well as the experiences of three brothers named Joseph Rademacher, Isaac Rademacher, and Jake Rademacher. In November 2009 on the History Channel, Gary narrated the highly acclaimed World War II in HD. Also, he narrated the World War II documentary Missions in 2010 That Changed The War on the Military Channel.
Gary Sinise Foundation | Charity
In 2013, Gary was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service Award, the third-highest honor within the Department of the Army Civilian Awards, for his substantial contributions to the U.S. Army community via his work with the Gary Sinise Foundation. The foundation raises more than $30 million every year and the fund is used to benefit military veterans, eg building smart homes for the disabled militants. Gary took part in Troopathon VI for 2013 to help raise money for care packages for American troops as he has in the past.
He won the 2015 Sylvanus Thayer Award presented by the West Point Association of Graduates. The Location Managers Guild honored Gary in 2020 with its Humanitarian Award during its annual awards ceremony. The award recognized the work he does with the Gary Sinise Foundation. Gary read a quote from President Calvin Coolidge saying, “The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten” in accepting the award. Garry had the honor of hosting the inauguration ceremony of the World War I memorial in Washington D.C. on April 16, 2021,
Gary Sinise Forrest Gump | Apollo 13
Gary collaborated with his fellow actor Tom Hanks thrice in The Green Mile, Apollo 13, and Forrest Gump. Also, he appeared in Impostor, The Stand, Mission to Mars, Ransom, Snake Eyes, Reindeer Games, as well as Of Mice and Men (which he directed). Additionally, Gary narrated the audiobooks for John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley. In 2004, Gary started his first regular tv series, in the crime drama CSI: New York. He played Detective Mac Taylor in the drama.
From season two onwards, he was credited as a producer and wrote the storyline of an episode. A number of episodes have allowed Gary to demonstrate his musical prowess, e.g a season-two episode where Mac Taylor, with musicians Danny Gottlieb, Carol Williams, and Kimo plays the bass guitar in a jazz club. They are all members of the Lt. Dan Band, which Gary and Kimo Williams co-founded in 2003.
Gary started the Cadillac commercials in late 2002, beginning with the 2002–2003 Season’s Best commercial. He has been with the Break Through campaign since it began the campaign in the 2002 Super Bowl with Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” until late 2006. In 2009, Gary lent his voice talents playing the character of David in the Thomas Nelson audio Bible production called The Word of Promise.
Gary Sinise Politics
In 2005, Gary founded a support and networking group for conservative members of Hollywood called Friends of Abe. His name was in an advertisement in the Los Angeles Times on August 17, 2006. The advertisement condemned Hamas and Hezbollah and also supported Israel in the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict. In June 2008, Gary donated $2,300 to Arizona Senator John McCain’s Republican presidential primary campaign.
In May 2009, a former adviser to George W. Bush called Nicolle Wallace and McCain’s campaign adviser stated that she believed Gary could help bring about a resurgence of the Republican Party. He narrates the online virtual tour for the former USA president Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Also, Gary spoke at the centennial celebration of Reagan’s birth at the library in February 2011.
Gary Sinise Movies
– 2003 The Human Stain
– 2003 Mission: SPACE
– 2004 The Forgotten
– 2014 The Big Bounce
– 2005 Magnificent Desolation:
– 2015 Walking on the Moon 3D
– 2006 Open Season
– 2011 None Less Than Heroes:
– 2011 The Honor Flight Story
– 2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier
– 2016 Beyond Glory
– 2019 Sgt. Will Gardner
– 2020 I Still Believe
– 2020 Joe Bell
Gary Sinise Movies And Tv Shows
– 1997 George Wallace
– 1999 That Championship
– 2002 Path to War
– 2003 Fallen Angel
– 2004–05 CSI: Miami
– 2004–13 CSI: NY
– 2008 When We Left Earth
– 2009 WWII in HD
– 2013 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
– 2010–12 Missions That Changed the War
– 2015 Criminal Minds
– 2016–17 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
– 2020 13 Reasons Why
Gary Sinise Net Worth
He has accumulated good fortune as an American accomplished actor, director, and musician. Gary has an estimated net worth of 4 million.
Was Gary Sinise In The Military
Gary got involved with supporting Vietnam veterans back in the ’80s. Before playing a Vietnam veteran in ‘Forrest Gump’ when he got involved with supporting his wounded. And then September 11 followed thereafter.
Is Gary Sinise A Veteran
From 2016 to 2017, Gary starred in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders as Special Agent Jack Garrett. Gary founded the Lt. Dan Band; which plays at military bases in every corner of the world. He is a supporter of different veteran organizations.