Gary Sinise, award winning actor, born on March 17, 1955, is
one of the best actors in both TV and on the screen. He is also a director
and producer.
Gary's next film is "Snake Eyes" from Paramount opening
7 August 1998.
Background - Born and raised in Illinois.
His first high school show "West Side Story" got him hooked on acting.
He and two friends founded the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago which
began performing in a church basement.
Big Break - Gary starred in the miniseries
"The Stand" and was immediately embraced by the public as a talented actor.
His portrayal of the disabled veteran, Lt. Dan, in "Forrest Gump" won him
awards and an Oscar nomination. His portrayal of Harry S. Truman
in the HBO film "Truman" also won him awards and an Emmy nomination.
Family - Gary and wife Moira have three
children, Sophie, McCanna, and Ella.
Bio
Gary Sinise
17 March, 1955
Blue Island, IL
Pisces
Height - 5'10"
Awards
1998 - SAG Award - Outstanding Performance by
a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries - "George Wallace"
1996 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in
a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV - "Truman"
1996 - SAG Award - Outstanding Performance by a Male
Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries - "Truman"
Nominations
1998 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an
Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made For TV - "George Wallace"
1996 - Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries
or a Special - "Truman"
1995 - Oscar - Best Supporting Actor - "Forrest Gump"
1995 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in
a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - "Forrest Gump"
1995 - SAG Award - Outstanding Performance by a Male
Actor in a Supporting Role - "Forrest Gump"
1995 - SAG Award - Outstanding Performance by a Male
Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries - "The Stand"
Films
1996 - Ransom . . . Jimmy Shaker
1996 - Albino Alligator . . . Milo
1995 - Apollo 13 . . . Ken Mattingly
1995 - The Quick and the Dead . . . Marshall
1994 - Forrest Gump . . . Lieutenant Dan Taylor
1993 - Jack the Bear . . . Norman Strick
1992 - Of Mice and Men . . . George
1991 - A Midnight Clear . . . Mother
1983 - True West . . . Austin
TV
1997 - George Wallace . . . George C. Wallace
1995 - Truman . . . Harry S. Truman
1994 - The Stand . . . Stu Redman
1992 - The Witness . . . Young Soldier
1991 - The Grapes of Wrath . . . Tom Joad
1989 - The Final Days . . . Richard Ben-Veniste
1989 - My Name is Bill W. . . . Ebby
1984 - Family Secrets . . . Motorcyclist
TV Guest Appearances
1995 - Frasier . . . Sid (voice)
1990 - Hunter . . . Tony Rutheford
1986 - Crime Story . . . Howie
Send business-sized, self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Gary Sinise
c/o Creative Artists Agency
9830 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
"Snake Eyes" - 7 August 1998 from Paramount. Cast:
Nicolas Cage, Gary Sinise, Kevin Dunn, Carla Gugino, Luis Guzman, John
Heard, Alex Nobles, Stan Shaw.
"Impostor" - 1999 release from Miramax. Cast:
Vincent D'Onofrio, Phil Hawn, Jennifer Lopez, Tony Shalhoub, Gary Sinise,
Madeleine Stowe.
"Bruno" - 1999 release. Cast: Kathy Bates,
Anne Heche, Alex D. Linz, Shirley MacLaine, Gary Sinise.
tbc
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