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Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
TBSSun, May 11, 8:00 PMForrest GumpBuy
TBSSun, May 11, 10:35 PMForrest GumpBuy
IFCSun, May 11, 11:00 PMThe Human StainBuy
FLIXeMon, May 12, 8:00 PMSnake EyesBuy
MOMAXeTue, May 13, 7:45 AMRansomBuy
MOMAXeTue, May 13, 6:50 PMRansomBuy
SPIKETue, May 13, 11:00 PMCSI: NYBuy
CBSWed, May 14, 10:00 PMCSI: NY NewBuy
TMCeThu, May 15, 6:15 PMSnake EyesBuy
IFCThu, May 15, 11:00 PMThe Human StainBuy
SHO2eFri, May 16, 5:00 PMThe Green MileBuy
FLIXeSat, May 17, 9:30 AMSnake EyesBuy
FLIXeSat, May 17, 6:15 PMSnake EyesBuy
FLIXeSat, May 17, 8:00 PMThe Green MileBuy
CBSSat, May 17, 9:00 PMCSI: NYBuy
ENCORESun, May 18, 7:20 AMMission to MarsBuy
BIOSun, May 18, 2:00 PMBiographyBuy
SPIKETue, May 20, 7:00 PMCSI: NYBuy
FLIXeTue, May 20, 8:00 PMSnake EyesBuy
CBSWed, May 21, 10:00 PMCSI: NY NewBuy

Gary Sinise Biography

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  • Birth Name: Gary Alan Sinise
  • Birth Place: Blue Island, IL
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 03/17/1955, Pisces
  • Profession: Actor; director; producer; musician
Although this intense actor was almost 30 when he made his television debut, he had been honing his craft for years on stage as a founding member of the critically acclaimed Chicago-based Steppenwolf Theater Company. In fact, his small-screen acting break, True West, which aired on PBS, was just a videotape of a production he had mounted. Sinise alternated between directing and acting before settling on the latter in the '90s, playing key supporting roles in numerous Hollywood blockbusters (Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, The Green Mile). But after a succession of flops, Sinise turned to the tube in 2004 to star in his first TV series, CSI: NY.
Gary Sinise Fast Facts:
  • Made professional stage debut in The Physicist at age 17.
  • At age 18 was one of the cofounders of the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago in 1974, serving at various times as artistic director.
  • Directed episodes of NBC's Crime Story (1987) and ABC's thirtysomething (1989).
  • Formed the band the Bonsoir Boys in which he played bass and sang. Also played bass for the Lt. Dan Band, a group named after his role in Forrest Gump.
  • Received an honorary degree (Doctor of Humane Letters) from Amherst College in 2003.
  • Founded Operation Iraqi Children with author Laura Hillenbrand in 2004; the program sends school supplies to the children of Iraq.
  • Has won various awards including the Obie, National Board of Review, Actor for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Motion Picture; Chicago Film Critics Commitment to Chicago prize, Joseph Jefferson Award, CableACE Award.
    Gary Sinise Relationships:
  • Robert L. Sinise - Father
  • Moira Harris - Wife
  • Ella Sinise - Daughter
  • McCanna Sinise - Son
  • Millie Sinise - Mother
  • Sophie Sinise - Daughter

    • Gary Sinise Awards:
  • 1995 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
  • 1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 2001 Tony: Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play - Nominee
  • 1996 Tony: Best Play - Nominee
  • 1994 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1996 Tony: Best Direction of a Play - Nominee
  • 1990 Tony: Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play - Nominee

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