Gary Sinise
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Trained on the stages of Chicago's Steppenwolf company, Gary Sinise is an American actor recognized as much for his theater work as for his roles in film and television. His most celebrated performance is that of Lieutenant Dan Taylor in 'Forrest Gump', which earned him an Oscar nomination, followed by weighty dramas like Ron Howard's 'Apollo 13' and Frank Darabont's 'The Green Mile'. On television he won a Golden Globe for playing Harry Truman and an Emmy for the telefilm 'George Wallace', as well as leading the series 'CSI: NY' for nearly a decade. He also directed and starred in the adaptation of 'Of Mice and Men' alongside John Malkovich. His register rests on a serene gravity and a deep humanity, extended off-screen in his work with war veterans.
Gary Sinise
26 Movies
15 Series
Trained on the stages of Chicago's Steppenwolf company, Gary Sinise is an American actor recognized as much for his theater work as for his roles in film and television. His most celebrated performance is that of Lieutenant Dan Taylor in 'Forrest Gump', which earned him an Oscar nomination, followed by weighty dramas like Ron Howard's 'Apollo 13' and Frank Darabont's 'The Green Mile'. On television he won a Golden Globe for playing Harry Truman and an Emmy for the telefilm 'George Wallace', as well as leading the series 'CSI: NY' for nearly a decade. He also directed and starred in the adaptation of 'Of Mice and Men' alongside John Malkovich. His register rests on a serene gravity and a deep humanity, extended off-screen in his work with war veterans.
Movies
Plays Burt Hammersmith
The Green Mile
1999
Plays Lieutenant Dan Taylor
Forrest Gump
1994
Plays Ken Mattingly
Apollo 13
1995
Plays Shaw (voice)
Open Season
2006
Plays Marshall
The Quick and the Dead
1995
Plays Kevin Dunne
Snake Eyes
1998
Plays Det. Jimmy Shaker
Ransom
1996
Plays Dr. Munce
The Forgotten
2004
Plays Tom Camp
I Still Believe
2020
Plays Jim McConnell
Mission to Mars
2000
Plays Gabriel Mercer
Reindeer Games
2000
Director
Plays George Milton
Of Mice and Men
1992
Producer
Plays Spencer Olham
Impostor
2001
Plays Nathan Zuckerman
The Human Stain
2003
Plays Sheriff Westin
Joe Bell
2020
Plays Morgan
All the Rage
1999
Plays Ray Ritchie
The Big Bounce
2004
Plays Vance 'Mother' Wilkins
A Midnight Clear
1992
Plays Milo
Albino Alligator
1997
Plays Norman Strick
Jack the Bear
1993
Plays Larry
SGT. Will Gardner
2019
Plays Dino Battaglia
Bruno
2000
Plays Foster Pearse
A Gentleman's Game
2002
Plays Duncan Tivey
Made-Up
2002
TV Shows
Plays Mac Taylor
CSI: NY
2004
Plays Self - Co-Host
National Memorial Day Concert
1989
Plays Jack Garrett
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
2016
Plays Narrator
WWII in HD
2009
Plays Robert Ellman
13 Reasons Why
2017
Plays Stu Redman
The Stand
1994
Plays Mac Taylor
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays George C. Wallace
George Wallace
1997
Plays Sid (voice)
Frasier
1993
Plays Lord Tony Rutherford
Hunter
1984
Plays Ebb, Bill's best friend
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Mac Taylor
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Director
Plays Howie Dressler
Crime Story
1986
Plays Jack Garrett
Criminal Minds
2005
Director
Plays Austin
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World
Full Filmography
13 Reasons Why
Robert Ellman · 10 episodes
2020
TV
Joe Bell
Sheriff Westin
2020
Film
I Still Believe
Tom Camp
2020
Film
SGT. Will Gardner
Larry
2019
Film
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Jack Garrett · 26 episodes
2016–
TV
Criminal Minds
Jack Garrett · 1 episode
2014–2015
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Mac Taylor · 1 episode
2012–2013
TV
WWII in HD
Narrator · 10 episodes
2009–2010
TV
Open Season
Shaw (voice)
2006
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gary Sinise and where are they from?
Gary Sinise is 71 years old, born on March 17, 1955 in Blue Island, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Gary Sinise?
Gary Sinise is best known for roles in Forrest Gump, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Green Mile.
How many movies has Gary Sinise been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Gary Sinise has appeared in 26 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Gary Sinise's first movie?
The career of Gary Sinise began with A Wedding (1978).
What is Gary Sinise's most recent movie or series?
Gary Sinise's most recent release is Tracers, which premiered on August 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Gary Sinise appeared in?
On television, Gary Sinise has appeared in 13 Reasons Why, Criminal Minds, CSI: Miami, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Does Gary Sinise have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Gary Sinise's upcoming work includes: Gary (2026).
Gary Sinise
1955-03-17 · Blue Island, Illinois, USA
Gary Alan Sinise (born March 17, 1955) is an American actor, film director, humanitarian, and musician. Among other awards, he has won a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was nominated for an Academy Award.
He has also received numerous awards and honors for his extensive humanitarian work and involvement with charitable organizations. He is a supporter of various veterans' organizations and founded the Lt. Dan Band (named after his character in Forrest Gump), which plays at military bases around the world.
His acting career started on stage with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1983 when he directed and starred in a production of Sam Shepard's True West for which he earned a Obie Award. He would later earn four Tony Award nominations including for his performances in The Grapes of Wrath and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. He earned the Tony Award's Regional Theatre Award alongside the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
He first starred in the film adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel Of Mice and Men which he also directed and produced. Sinise played George Milton alongside John Malkovich who played Lennie.
One of his most well-known roles is as Lieutenant Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump (1994) for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in other feature films including Ron Howard's Apollo 13 (1995), Ransom (1996), Frank Darabont's The Green Mile (1999) and Impostor (2002).
His television performances include Harry S. Truman in Truman (1995), for which he won a Golden Globe, and the title role in the television film George Wallace, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award.
He had a leading role as Detective Mac Taylor in the CBS drama series CSI: NY (2004–13). From 2016 to 2017, he starred as Special Agent Jack Garrett in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. In 2017, he had a role on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.
He has also been a narrator on multiple docuseries and documentaries.