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Gary Sinise was born in Blue Island, Illinois. His family later moved to Highland Park, where he attended high school. He was something of a rebel, playing in bands but paying little attention to school. Gary and some friends tried out for "West Side Story" as a lark, but Gary was hooked on acting for life by closing night... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (44 titles)
2004-2012 CSI: NY (TV series)
Detective Mac Taylor / Det. Mac Taylor
 
2009 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Detective Mac Taylor
The Lost Girls (2009) … Detective Mac Taylor (uncredited)
 
2009 Beyond All Boundaries (short)
Ernie Pyle - Scripps Howard News Service Correspondent (voice)
 
2008 CSI: NY (Video Game)
Detective Mac Taylor (voice)
 
2006 Open Season
Shaw (voice)
 
2004-2005 CSI: Miami (TV series)
Detective Mac Taylor
 
2005 Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D (documentary short)
Gene Cernan (voice)
 
2003 Fallen Angel (TV movie)
Terry McQuinn
 
2003 Mission: Space (short)
Capcom
 
2002 Hideous Man (short)
Hideous Man
 
2002 A Gentleman's Game
Foster Pearse
 
2002 Path to War (TV movie)
George Wallace (uncredited)
 
2002 Made-Up
Duncan Tivey
 
2000 Bruno
Dino Battaglia
 
2000 Reindeer Games
Gabriel
 
1999 All the Rage
Morgan
 
1999 That Championship Season (TV movie)
Tom Daley
 
1997 George Wallace (TV movie)
George C. Wallace
 
1995 Truman (TV movie)
Harry S. Truman
 
1995 Frasier (TV series)
Sid
The Club (1995) … Sid (voice)
 
1995 The Quick and the Dead
Marshall
 
1994 Forrest Gump
Lieutenant Dan Taylor
 
1994 The Stand (TV mini-series)
Stu Redman
The Stand (1994) … Stu Redman
The Betrayal (1994) … Stu Redman
The Dreams (1994) … Stu Redman
The Plague (1994) … Stu Redman
 
1993 Jack the Bear
Norman Strick
 
1992 A Midnight Clear
Vance 'Mother' Wilkins
 
1992 The Witness (TV short)
Young Soldier
 
1984-1991 American Playhouse (TV series)
Austin / Tom Joad
The Grapes of Wrath (1991) … Tom Joad
True West (1984) … Austin
 
1990 Hunter (TV series)
Lord Tony Rutherford
Lullaby (1990) … Lord Tony Rutherford
 
1989 The Final Days (TV movie)
Richard Ben-Veniste
 
1989 My Name Is Bill W. (TV movie)
Ebby, Bill's best friend
 
1986-1987 Crime Story (TV series)
Howie Dressler
 
1984 Family Secrets (TV movie)
Motorcyclist
 
1980 Knots Landing (TV series)
Lee Maddox
Small Surprises (1980) … Lee Maddox
 
Show ShowProducer (5 titles)
2005-2011 CSI: NY (TV series) (producer - 134 episodes)
Indelible (2011) (producer)
Exit Strategy (2011) (producer)
Life Sentence (2011) (producer)
Nothing for Something (2011) (producer)
The Untouchable (2011) (producer)
 
2009 Brothers at War (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2001 Impostor (producer)
 
1999 That Championship Season (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1992 Of Mice and Men (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (5 titles)
1992 Of Mice and Men
 
1991 China Beach (TV series)
The Always Goodbye (1991)
 
1989 thirtysomething (TV series)
New Parents (1989)
About Last Night (1989)
 
1988 Miles from Home
 
1987 Crime Story (TV series)
Torello on Trial (1987) (as Gary A. Sinise)
Fatal Crossroads (1987) (as Gary A. Sinise)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
2009 When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (TV mini-series documentary) (narrator - 1 episode)
40th Anniversary Special (2009) (narrator)
 
American Playhouse (TV series) (consultant - 1 episode, 1991) (stage director - 1 episode, 1984)
The Grapes of Wrath (1991) (consultant)
True West (1984) (stage director)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2006-2008 CSI: NY (TV series)
Turbulence (2008) (written by)
Live or Let Die (2006) (story)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
1999 Being John Malkovich (acknowledgment)
 
1996 Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (95 titles)
2012 CinemAbility (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2011 A Game of Honor (TV documentary)
 
2011 None Less Than Heroes: The Honor Flight Story (video documentary) (voice)
 
2011 The Colbert Report (TV series)
Himself
Gary Sinise (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 June 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 National Memorial Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005-2011 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
Episode #7.80 (2011) … Himself
Episode #4.184 (2007) … Himself
Episode #3.4 (2006) … Himself
Episode #1.72 (2005) … Himself
 
2004-2011 CBS Cares (TV series)
Himself
2011 (2011) … Himself
Episode dated 1 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 1 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
Episode dated 1 January 2007 (2007) … Himself
Episode dated 1 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2011 Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day (TV series documentary)
Himself
Gary Sinise (2010) … Himself
 
2006-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 20 August 2010 (2010) … Himself
Episode dated 5 August 2010 (2010) … Himself
Episode dated 10 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
Episode dated 11 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 27 November 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2010 Hannity (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 19 August 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Troopathon 2010: Remember Their Sacrifice (TV movie)
Himself - Guest
 
2010 National Memorial Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Ace of Cakes (TV series)
Himself
A Four Letter Word for Pastry (2010) … Himself
 
2009-2010 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 11 January 2010 (2010) … Himself
Episode dated 14 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2010 National Memorial Day Concert (TV documentary)
 
2009 American Chopper: The Series (TV series)
Himself
Iraq Star Foundation Bike (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Art of Screenplay Adaptation (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 WWII in HD (TV mini-series documentary)
Narrator
Battle Stations (2009) … Narrator (voice)
 
2009 Troopathon 2009: Honor Their Service (TV movie)
Himself - Guest
 
2009 We Believe (documentary)
Narrator
 
2009 National Memorial Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 National Memorial Day Concert (TV movie)
Himself - Co-host
 
2006-2009 The View (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 17 March 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 2 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2009 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.11 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The 51st Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2009 Glenn Beck (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 21 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2004-2008 Live! with Kelly (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 7 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
Episode dated 21 September 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2008 When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (TV mini-series documentary)
Narrator
Home in Space (2008) … Narrator
The Shuttle (2008) … Narrator
Landing the Eagle (2008) … Narrator
The Explorers (2008) … Narrator
Friends and Rivals (2008) … Narrator
 
2008 National Memorial Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006-2007 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 30 August 2007 (2007) … Himself
Potluck Fashion (2006) … Himself
 
2007 National Memorial Day Concert (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2007 On the Record w/ Greta Van Susteren (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 26 January 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Larry King Live (TV series)
Himself
Wynonna Judd (2007) … Himself
 
2004-2006 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 1 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 22 September 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2006 Wanderlust (TV documentary)
Himself (voice)
 
2006 The March of the Bonus Army (TV documentary short)
Narrator (voice)
 
2006 This Week (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 22 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.46 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Remembering 'The Forgotten' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 19 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2005 Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope (TV special)
Himself
 
2005 The 31st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Hardball with Chris Matthews (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 26 November 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Dennis Miller (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
1996-2004 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 6 April 2004 (2004) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 27 March 2001 (2001) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 31 July 1998 (1998) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 13 May 1996 (1996) … Himself - Guest
 
2004 This Old Cub (documentary)
 
2004 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
'The Big Bounce': A Con in the Making (2004) … Himself
 
2003 War Stories with Oliver North (TV series documentary)
Himself
A Salute to the USO! (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Tussen de sterren (TV series documentary)
Himself
Episode #1.3 (2003) … Himself
 
1998-2003 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 23 February 2000 (2000) … Himself
Episode dated 12 August 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
2003 Hollywood High (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Of Mice and Men: In Conversation, Gary Sinise and Horton Foote (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host / Narrator
The Barrymores (2002) … Himself - Host/Narrator
 
2001 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 19 December 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2001 My VH1 Music Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2001 The 55th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter, Performer & Nominee: Best Actor in a Play
 
1996-2001 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 March 2001 (2001) … Himself
Episode dated 8 March 2000 (2000) … Himself
Episode dated 8 November 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1999 The Miracle of 'The Green Mile' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1998 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
Himself
Episode #4.11 (1998) … Himself
 
1998 Great Performances (TV series)
Himself
Sam Shepard: Stalking Himself (1998) … Himself
 
1998 1998 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998 4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Performance by Male Actor in TV Series or Miniseries
 
1998 The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1998 The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
 
1998 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
1997 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1997 Mundo VIP (TV series)
Himself
Show nº 41 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 The 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1997 The 19th Annual CableACE Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 The 18th Annual CableACE Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner
 
1996 The West (TV series documentary)
Fight No More Forever (1996) (voice)
 
1996 Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (video documentary)
Himself
 
1996 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Steven Spielberg (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1996 The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1996 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
 
1995 Chicago on Stage (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 Showbiz Today (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 7 September 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1995 Oscars 1995 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 The 67th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1995 1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Performance by Male Actor in Supporting Role in Motion Picture and Nominee: Best Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries
 
1995 The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 
1995 The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1994 Nyhetsmorgon (TV series)
Himself
Om filmen 'Forest Gump' (1994) … Himself
 
1994 Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump (TV documentary)
Himself (also archive footage) / Lt. Dan Taylor (also archive footage)
 
1994 The Stand: The Making of... (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1990 The 44th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Performer & Nominee: Best Actor in a Play
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2007-2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2006 Premiere Bond: Opening Nights (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1999 Being John Malkovich
Stage Role (uncredited)
 
1986 Crime Story (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Directed Crime Story episode Torello on Trial. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 4 Interviews  | 7 Articles  | 6 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Facebook | Gary Sinise Foundation | See more »

Alternate Names:

Gary A. Sinise

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Wherever I go for the military, they always call me Lt. Dan. They just can't help it. See more »

Trivia:

Gary Sinise was born on March 17, 1955. In the movie Apollo 13, Gary Sinise played original Apollo 13 pilot, Kenneth Mattingly. Mattingly was born on March 17, 1936. See more »

Trademark:

Frequently plays Southerners See more »

Star Sign:

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