Gary Sinise

American actor

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Gary Sinise is an American actor, born on March 17, 1955, in Blue Island, Illinois. He is married to Moira Sinise, and they have been together since 1981.1

Sinise is widely recognized for his role as Lieutenant Dan Taylor in the 1994 film Forrest Gump. His performance in this film earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and helped establish him as a prominent movie star. He has also received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his acting.21

Beyond his acting career, Sinise is known for his humanitarian work, particularly with veterans. In 2003, he formed the Lt. Dan Band, which performs at USO shows and benefits for disabled veterans.2

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Forrest Gump
…commanding officer, Lieutenant Dan (Gary Sinise). However, Bubba is killed, and Gump saves Lieutenant Dan in a battle in which Dan loses his legs and Gump is wounded. Gump is awarded the Medal of Honor. While he is recuperating, he learns to play table tennis well enough to defeat…
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…commanding officer, Lieutenant Dan (Gary Sinise). However, Bubba is killed, and Gump saves Lieutenant Dan in a battle in which Dan loses his legs and Gump is wounded. Gump is awarded the Medal of Honor. While he is recuperating, he learns to play table tennis well enough to defeat…
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John Malkovich
Film and television work
… alongside his old Steppenwolf castmate Sinise.
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… alongside his old Steppenwolf castmate Sinise.
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