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Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

Actor
73 years (Nov 30, 1952)Chicago, Illinois, USA
A revered American actor and singer, Mandy Patinkin is a Broadway legend who won a Tony for originating Che in 'Evita' and became a screen favorite as the vengeful swordsman Inigo Montoya in 'The Princess Bride' (1987). Born in Chicago, he anchored television dramas 'Chicago Hope' (1994) and 'Homeland' (2011), and appeared in the family drama 'Wonder' (2017). Blessed with a soaring voice and warm gravitas, he has moved effortlessly between musical theatre, film and television across a celebrated, enduring career.
A revered American actor and singer, Mandy Patinkin is a Broadway legend who won a Tony for originating Che in 'Evita' and became a screen favorite as the vengeful swordsman Inigo Montoya in 'The Princess Bride' (1987). Born in Chicago, he anchored television dramas 'Chicago Hope' (1994) and 'Homeland' (2011), and appeared in the family drama 'Wonder' (2017). Blessed with a soaring voice and warm gravitas, he has moved effortlessly between musical theatre, film and television across a celebrated, enduring career.
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November 1963
Anthony Accardo
2026
The Artist
Norman Henry · 6 episodes
★ 6.2
2025
Brilliant Minds
Noah Wolf
★ 7.3
2025
The American Revolution
Benjamin Franklin (voice) · 3 episodes
★ 5.9
2025
Death and Other Details
Rufus Cotesworth · 10 episodes
★ 6.6
2024
The Magician's Elephant
Vilna Lutz (voice)
★ 6.8
2023
The Good Fight
Hal Wackner · 10 episodes
★ 7.5
2021
Homeland
Saul Berenson
★ 7.6
2020Season 8
Before You Know It
Mel Gurner
★ 4.9
2019
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mandy Patinkin and where are they from?
Mandy Patinkin is 73 years old, born on November 30, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mandy Patinkin?
Mandy Patinkin is best known for roles in Wonder, The Princess Bride, Smurfs: The Lost Village.
How many movies has Mandy Patinkin been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Mandy Patinkin has appeared in 38 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Mandy Patinkin's first movie?
The career of Mandy Patinkin began with The Big Fix (1978).
What is Mandy Patinkin's most recent movie or series?
Mandy Patinkin's most recent release is Rob Reiner – Scenes from a Life, which premiered on December 21, 2025.
What TV shows has Mandy Patinkin appeared in?
On television, Mandy Patinkin has appeared in The Simpsons, Criminal Minds, Homeland, Law & Order.
Does Mandy Patinkin have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Mandy Patinkin's upcoming work includes: November 1963 (2026).
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Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin
1952-11-30 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Mandel 'Mandy' Bruce Patinkin (born November 30, 1952) is an American actor and singer known for his work in musical theatre, television, and film. As a critically acclaimed Broadway performer, he collaborates with Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. His leading roles on stage and screen have received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as nominations for seven Drama Desk Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

He made his theatre debut in 1975, starring opposite Meryl Streep in the revival of the comic play Trelawny of the "Wells" at The Public Theatre's Shakespeare Festival. He played Che in the first Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita (1979), earning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, as well as the roles of Georges Seurat/George in Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George (1984) for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He portrayed Lord Archibald Craven in the original Broadway cast of Lucy Simon's The Secret Garden (1991). On Broadway, he replaced Michael Rupert as Marvin in William Finn's Falsettos (1993). He starred as Burrs in The Wild Party (2000) and earned a second nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

He had leading roles in television shows, playing Dr. Jeffrey Geiger in Chicago Hope (1994–2000); SSA Jason Gideon in the CBS crime-drama series Criminal Minds (2005–2007); Saul Berenson in the Showtime drama series Homeland (2011–2020); and Rufus Cotesworth in the Hulu mystery series Death and Other Details (2024). He earned seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his television work, winning Outstanding Leading Actor in a Drama Series for Chicago Hope in 1995. He had recurring roles in Dead Like Me (2003–2004,) and The Good Fight (2021).

He also had film roles portraying Inigo Montoya in Rob Reiner's family adventure film The Princess Bride (1987) and Avigdor in Barbra Streisand's musical epic Yentl (1983), for which he earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy nomination. Other film credits include Ragtime (1981); Maxie (1985); Dick Tracy (1990); True Colors (1991); Impromptu (1991); Wonder (2017); and Life Itself (2018). He also voiced roles in Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky (2003) and The Wind Rises (2013).

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