Gary appeared on screen with spouse Moira Harris in "Crime Story", portraying a married couple. Moira had a small role in "Miles from Home", the first feature Gary directed, but Moira's role was left on the cutting-room floor. Moira appeared as the Girl in the Red Dress in "Of Mice and Men."
Son of Robert L. Sinise.
Children: Sophie (b. 1988), McCanna (b. 1990), Ella (b. 1992).
Won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a mini-series or dramatic special for portraying George Wallace the very night the real George Wallace died.
Gary Sinise was born March 17, 1955. In the movie "Apollo 13", Gary Sinise played original Apollo 13 pilot, Ken Mattingly. Ken Mattingly was born March 17, 1936.
Received his first college degree in 2003 - an honorary degree from Amherst College.
Plays the Mission Control Commander in Walt Disney World's new Mission: Space attraction.
Was considered for the starring role in To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). When he didn't get the part, he recommended that the producers hire William L. Petersen, which they did. Ironically, he later starred in the spin-off of Petersen's successful TV series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000).


Mini Bio:

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. Gary credits his love for theatre to his drama teacher, Barbara Patterson. In 1974, Gary, Terry Kinney, and Jeff Perry founded the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. Initially performing in a church basement, the company grew and gained stature in the Chicago area. In addition to acting in many plays, Gary also directed some of Steppenwolf's most notable productions, including Sam Shepard's "True West". The company made its Broadway debut with that production, starring Gary and John Malkovich. Gary's Hollywood career also started in the director's chair with two episodes of the stylish TV series "Crime Story" followed in 1988 by the feature "Miles from Home" starring Richard Gere. Gary's first feature film as an actor was the World War II fable "A Midnight Clear" in 1992. That year also found Gary combining his acting and directing talents with the critically acclaimed "Of Mice and Men". His first real notice by the public came in 1994, however. He starred in the blockbuster miniseries "The Stand", rapidly followed by his bravura performance as Lt. Dan in "Forrest Gump". His portrayal of the disabled, emotionally tortured veteran earned Gary numerous awards and an Oscar nomination. Busy 1994 was followed by busy 1995, first reuniting with Tom Hanks in "Apollo 13" and then starring in the HBO film "Truman" which earned him the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards and an Emmy nomination. Gary is married to Moira Harris, an actress and original member of the Steppenwolf company. They have three children, Sophie, McCanna, and Ella. Gary's father is the film editor Robert L. Sinise, A.C.E.

Credit to Lynn Loschin


Actor:

• The Forgotten (2004) .... Dr. Jack Munce
• "C.S.I.: NY" (2004) TV Series .... Det. Mac Taylor
• The Big Bounce (2004) .... Ray Ritchie
• Fallen Angel (2003) (TV) .... Terry
• The Human Stain (2003) .... Nathan Zuckerman ... aka Couleur du mensonge, La (France) ... aka Menschliche Makel, Der (Germany)
• Mission: Space (2003) .... Capcom
• Path to War (2002) (TV) (uncredited) .... George Wallace
• Made-Up (2002) .... Duncan Tivey
• Impostor (2002) .... Spencer Olham
• A Gentleman's Game (2001) .... Foster Pearse
• Bruno (2000) .... Dino Battaglia ... aka The Dress Code (USA)
• Mission to Mars (2000) .... Jim McConnell ... aka M2M (USA: promotional abbreviation)
• Reindeer Games (2000) .... Gabriel Mercer ... aka Deception (UK) (USA: working title)
• The Green Mile (1999) .... Burt Hammersmith ... aka Stephen King's The Green Mile (USA: complete title)
• All the Rage (1999) .... Morgan ... aka It's the Rage (USA: cable TV title)
• That Championship Season (1999) (TV) .... Tom Daley
• Snake Eyes (1998) .... Commander Kevin Dunne
• George Wallace (1997) (TV) .... George C. Wallace
• Ransom (1996) .... Det. Jimmy Shaker
• Albino Alligator (1996) .... Milo ... aka Albino Alligator (France)
• Truman (1995) (TV) .... Harry S. Truman
• Apollo 13 (1995) .... Ken Mattingly ... aka Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
• The Quick and the Dead (1995) .... The Marshal/Young Ellen's Father
• Forrest Gump (1994) .... Lt. Dan Taylor
• "The Stand" (1994) (mini) TV Series .... Stu Redman ... aka Stephen King's The Stand
• Jack the Bear (1993) .... Norman Strick
• The Witness (1992) (TV) .... Young Soldier
• Of Mice and Men (1992) .... George Milton
• A Midnight Clear (1992) .... Vance 'Mother' Wilkins
• The Grapes of Wrath (1991) (TV) .... Tom Joad
• The Final Days (1989) (TV) .... Richard Ben-Veniste
• My Name Is Bill W. (1989) (TV) .... Ebby, Bill's best friend
• Family Secrets (1984) (TV) .... Motorcyclist
• True West (1984) (TV) .... Austin

Director:

• Of Mice and Men (1992)
• Miles from Home (1988) ... aka Farm of the Year
• "China Beach" (1988) TV Series (episode "The Always Goodbye")
• "thirtysomething" (1987) TV Series (3 episodes)
• "Crime Story" (1986) TV Series (episode "Fortune in Men's Eyes") (episode "Torello on Trial") (as Gary A. Sinise)

Producer:

• Impostor (2002) (producer)
• That Championship Season (1999) (TV) (executive producer)
• Of Mice and Men (1992) (producer)

Himself:

• This Old Cub (2004)
• Hollywood High (2003) (TV) .... Himself
• Of Mice and Men: In Conversation, Gary Sinise and Horton Foote (2003) (V) .... Himself
• AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks (2002) (TV) .... Himself
• The 55th Annual Tony Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself
• My VH1 Music Awards (2001) (TV) .... Himself (presenter)
• The Miracle of 'The Green Mile' (1999) (TV) .... Himself
• Sam Shepard: Stalking Himself (1998) (TV) .... Himself
• "Celebrity Profile" (1997) TV Series .... Himself
• Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (1996) (V) .... Himself
• "The West" (1996) (mini) TV Series (voice)
• Chicago on Stage (1995) (TV) .... Himself
• The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
• Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump (1994) (TV) .... Himself
• The 44th Annual Tony Awards (1990) (TV) .... Himself - Performer

Notable TV Guest Appearances:

• "Late Show with David Letterman" playing "Himself" 22 September 2004
• "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" playing "Himself" 21 September 2004
• "Dennis Miller" playing "Himself" 28 May 2004
• "CSI: Miami" playing "Detective Mac Taylor" in episode: "MIA/NYC Nonstop" (episode # 2.23) 17 May 2004
• "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Himself" 23 February 2000
• "Inside the Actors Studio" playing "Himself" 1 November 1998
• "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Himself" 12 August 1998
• "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Himself" 8 November 1996
• "Frasier" playing "Sid" (voice) in episode: "The Club" (episode # 2.18) 21 March 1995
• "Hunter" playing "Tony Rutheford" in episode: "Lullaby" (episode # 6.16) 3 March 1990
• "Crime Story" playing "Howie Dressler" in episode: "Top of the World" (episode # 1.21) 6 March 1987
• "Crime Story" playing "Howie Dressler" (uncredited) in episode: "Crime Pays" (episode # 1.12) 5 December 1986
• "Crime Story" playing "Howie Dressler" in episode: "For Love or Money" (episode # 1.11) 5 December 1986
• "Knots Landing" playing "Lee Maddox" in episode: "Small Surprises" (episode # 1.10) 6 March 1980