Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise is an American actor best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in *Forrest Gump* (1994), a role that earned him an Academy Award nomination.

He co-founded Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre and has appeared in *Apollo 13*, *CSI: NY*, and numerous military-themed productions.

Sinise is equally recognized for his veterans' advocacy through the Gary Sinise Foundation.

filmography

Forrest Gump

Apollo 13 · Truman · Harry S. Truman

veterans-advocacy

wounded warriors

Service members harmed in combat

service members · troops · defenders · veteran housing

musician

rock

Solid earthen material

concerts · military bases · performances · touring · entertainment · live music

theater

Chicago

Major Illinois metropolis

John Malkovich · directing · Tony Award · Broadway · theatrical · repertory · drama

Opposites
military/veteran support stance

Gary SiniseJane Fonda

anti-war activist · Sean Penn · Susan Sarandon · Tim Robbins · draft dodger

political/cultural orientation in Hollywood

Gary SiniseMichael Moore

Jane Fonda · Sean Penn · Rob Reiner · Barbra Streisand · Alec Baldwin

Family

Gary, Gareth

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G