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Gary Sinise
February 25th, 2010 by Lynn DeVries

Gary Sinise: Plays Det. Mac Taylor

Full Name: Gary Alan Sinise

[Photo: ©2010 CBS Broadcasting Co.]
Birth Date: March 17, 1955
Astrological Sign: Pisces
Birth Place: Blue Island, IL
Family:
  • Spouse: Moira Harris
  • Kids:
    • Sophie (‘88)
    • McCanna (‘90)
    • Ella (‘92)
College:
  • Received Honorary Doctorate from Amherst College
Awards:
  • Academy Awards, USA
      • 1995 Best Actor in a Supporting Role for: Forrest Gump (1994) – Nominated
  • Saturn Awards
      • 1995 Best Supporting Actor for: Forrest Gump (1994) – Winner
  • Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
      • 1999 Favorite Supporting Actor – Suspense for: Snake Eyes (1998) – Nominated
  • CableACE Awards
      • 1997 Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for: George Wallace (1997) (TV) – Winner
      • 1996 Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for: Truman (1995) (TV) – Winner
  • Cannes Film Festival
      • 1992 Golden Palm for: Of Mice and Men (1992) – Nominated
      • 1988 Golden Palm for: Miles from Home (1988) – Nominated
  • Character and Morality in Entertainment Awards
      • 2005 Camie for: Fallen Angel (2003) (TV) – Winner
  • Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
      • 1996 Commitment to Chicago Award – Winner
  • Chlotrudis Awards
      • 1995 Best Supporting Actor for: Forrest Gump (1994) – Winner
  • DVD Exclusive Awards
      • 2003 Best Actor for: A Gentleman’s Game (2002) – Winner
  • Emmy Awards
      • 1998 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for: George Wallace (1997) (TV) – Winner
      • 1996 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for: Truman (1995) (TV) – Nominated
  • Golden Globes
      • 1998 Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: George Wallace (1997) (TV) – Nominated
      • 1996 Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: Truman (1995) (TV) – Winner
      • 1995 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: Forrest Gump (1994) – Nominated
  • Milan International Film Festival
      • 2000 Best Acting for: All the Rage (1999) – Winner
  • National Board of Review
      • 1994 Best Supporting Actor for: Forrest Gump (1994) – Winner
  • Satellite Awards
      • 1998 Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for: George Wallace (1997) (TV) – Winner
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards
      • 1998 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for: George Wallace (1997) (TV) – Winner
      • 1996 Outstanding Performance by a Cast for: Apollo 13 (1995) – Winner
      • 1996 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for: Truman (1995) (TV) – Winner
      • 1995 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for: Forrest Gump (1994) – Nominated
      • 1995 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for: “The Stand” (1994) – Nominated
Fast Facts:
  • Gary and some friends tried out for "West Side Story" as a joke
  • Started in Hollywood as a director on a TV show in 1986 titled "Crime Story"
  • In "Apollo 13" he played Kenneth Mattingly, who was born March 17, 1936
  • Also shares his birthday with Rob Lowe
  • Gary’s last name "Sinise" derives from the word meaning "without anus"
  • Bass player for the Lt. Dan Band, name made popular from his role in "Forrest Gump" with Tom Hanks
Quotes:
  • "Careers, like rockets, don’t always take off on time. The trick is to always keep the engine running."
  • "Sometimes you’re in great demand. Then suddenly your career hits the breaks."
  • "Wherever I go for the military, they always call me Lt. Dan. They just can’t help it."
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