Biography - Gary Sinise

Last Modified: 9th Sep, 2023
Name
Gary Sinise
Best Known For
Of Mice and Men (film), Forrest Gump (film)
Net Worth
$50.00M Under Review
Salary:
$15.00M Under Review
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Gary Alan Sinise N/A
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March 17, 1955 (age 69)
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Robert L. Sinise
Father
Robert L. Sinise
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Lori Sinise
Sister
Lori Sinise
Sister
Mylles Sinise
Mother
Mylles Sinise
Mother
Moira Harris
1981
Wife
Moira Harris
1981
Wife
McCanna Anthony Sinise
Son
Sophie Sinise
Daughter
Sophie Sinise
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Ella Sinise
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Ella Sinise
Daughter
Craig Sinise
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Craig Sinise
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Who is Gary Sinise?

Gary Sinise is an actor, director, musician by profession, and American by nationality. The Emmy Award, and Golden Globe Award winner is best known for his work in Of Mice and Men, Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, and Truman.

Gary Sinise – Age, Parents, Siblings

Gary Sinise’s birth took place on March 17, 1955, in Blue Island, Illinois, USA. He was born Gary Alan Sinise to his mother Mylles Sinise and his father Robert L. Sinise, a film editor. He is not the only child of his parents and has two siblings- brother Craig Sinise and sister Lori Sinise.

Young Gary Sinise in July 1976 (Source: Instagram)

Education, Ethnicity

For education, Gary Sinise attended Glenbard West High School, later studying at Highland Park High School. After graduation in 1974, he enrolled at Illinois State University. His ethnicity includes Italian, English, Scottish, Irish, French, German, and Swedish.

Gary Sinise – Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Divorce

Sinise married his longtime girlfriend actress Moira Harris in 1981. He and his wife have welcomed three children together- daughters Sophie Sinise (born November 9, 1988), Ella Sinise (born 1992), and son McCanna Anthony Sinise (born November 10, 1990).

As of 2019, the couple is happy together and is living without rumors of extra-marital affairs or divorce.

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Gary Sinise, Moira Harris in 2017 (Source: Good Housekeeping)

Gary Sinise – Career

Before Fame

Gary Sinise began his professional career as an actor in 1973. His first roles were in the TV series Knots Landing (1980) and in the film A Wedding (1978), for which he was uncredited. His career began to take off in 1982 with the production of True West, which Sinise had directed as well as acted in.

Along with fellow high-school graduates, he started the Steppenwolf Theater Company which is currently an institution housed in an $8 million theater.

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Films, TV series

Since his rise to fame in 1982, Gary Sinise has worked in Of Mice and Men (1992), Forrest Gump (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Ransom (1996), Bruno (2000), Open Season (2006), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Good Joe Bell.

In TV series, Gary Sinise has had appearances in Crime Story (1986-1987), The Stand (1994), CSI: NY (2004-2013), Missions That Changed the War (2010-2012), Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016-2017).

Co-stars

Sinise has worked with Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Sally Field, and Mykelti Williamson on the set of Forrest Gump.

Gary Sinise in Forrest Gump (Source: New York Post)

Music, Books, Military

With Marcus Brotherton as a contributor, Sinise has published a book titled Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service. 

Gary Sinise is a strong supporter of various veterans' organizations and frequently performs on USO tours at military bases around the world. He has also volunteered for the National Veterans Art Museum.

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Gary Sinise – Awards, Nominations

Over the course of his career, he has won Saturn Awards (1994), Golden Globe Awards (1995), Screen Actors Guild (1995, 1997), Primetime Emmy Awards (1997), Satellite Awards (1997), etc.

Gary Sinise has also been nominated for Academy Awards (1994), Golden Globe Awards (1994, 1997), Screen Actors Guild (1994), and Primetime Emmy Award (1995), among others.

Moreover, for his work with the U.S. Military, he has received several awards.

Gary Sinise – Net Worth, Salary

Gary Sinise’s net worth and annual salary are estimated to be $50 Million and $15 Million respectively.

Gary Sinise – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

On social media, Gary Sinise is active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and also has an official website. In addition, he runs Gary Sinise Foundation, an organization dedicated to the Military.

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