Gary Sinise: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 42
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1978–2021
- box office
- $1.62B
- nominations
- 3
- average score
- 58
- Born
- March 17, 1955 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Blue Island, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- Gary Alan Sinise
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Director, Producer, Musician
- Years active
- 1973-present
- Spouses
- Moira Harris
- Children
- 3
The Best Gary Sinise Movies
The films of Gary Sinise that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Forrest Gump (1994) leads with $678M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $678M Forrest Gump 1994 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $355M Apollo 13 1995 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $309M Ransom 1996 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $111M Mission to Mars 2000 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $104M Snake Eyes 1998 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $23M The Human Stain 2003 · Thriller
Gary Sinise's Career in Numbers
Gary Sinise's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gary Sinise works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Wedding (1978) to Joe Bell (2021), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Gary Sinise Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 15
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 3
The 1990s were Gary Sinise's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Gary Sinise Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Documentary 5
- Tv movie 4
- Biography 2
- Action 2
- War 2
- Thriller 2
- Adventure 2
- Romance 1
- Mystery 1
Drama is the genre Gary Sinise has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of documentary (5).
Gary Sinise Career Milestones
- First film
- A Wedding 1978
- Biggest box office hit
- Forrest Gump $678M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Joe Bell Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- Joe Bell 2021
Gary Sinise Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Gary Sinise is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 35 as actor. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Gary Sinise
1
Gary Sinise Movies as an Actor
35- 2021
Saving Wrigley Field as Narrator · Documentary - 2021
Joe Bell as Sheriff Westin · Biography Worldwide box office: $1.74M Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2020
I Still Believe as Tom · Biography Worldwide box office: $16.1M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2019
Sgt. Will Gardner as Larry · Action Worldwide box office: $4.41K Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2017
Steve McQueen: American Icon as Narrator (voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $1.23M - 2015
Finding Noah as narrator · Documentary - 2011
A Game of Honor as Narrator · Documentary - 2009
Beyond All Boundaries as Ernie Pyle · War - 2004
The Big Bounce Thriller Worldwide box office: $6.81M - 2003 The Human Stain Thriller Worldwide box office: $23M
- 2003
Fallen Angel as Terry McQuinn · Romance - 2002
A Gentleman’s Game as Foster Pearse · Drama - 2002
Path to War as George Wallace · Drama - 2000
All the Rage Drama Worldwide box office: $9.73K - 2000 Mission to Mars Adventure Worldwide box office: $111M
- 1999
That Championship Season as Tom Daley · Drama - 1998 Snake Eyes Mystery Worldwide box office: $104M
- 1997
George Wallace as George C. Wallace · History - 1997
Albino Alligator Drama Worldwide box office: $339K - 1996 Ransom Action Worldwide box office: $309M
- 1996
The West as T. P. Eagan · Documentary - 1995
Truman as Harry S Truman · Tv movie - 1995 Apollo 13 Adventure Worldwide box office: $355M
- 1994 Forrest Gump Drama Worldwide box office: $678M
- 1994
The Stand as Stu Redman · Horror - 1993
Jack the Bear as Norman Strick · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.15M - 1992
Of Mice and Men Drama Worldwide box office: $5.47M - 1992
A Midnight Clear as Vance 'Mother' Wilkins · War Worldwide box office: $1.53M - 1992
The Witness as Young Soldier · Drama - 1991
The Grapes of Wrath as Tom Joad · Drama - 1989
The Final Days as Richard Ben-Veniste · Tv movie - 1989
My Name Is Bill W. as Ebby · Tv movie - 1984
Family Secrets as Motorcyclist · Drama - 1984
True West as Austin · Tv movie - 1978
A Wedding as Extra (uncredited) · Comedy
Gary Sinise in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2021
The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World as Self · Music - 2018
CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion as Self · Documentary - 2008
When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions as Self - Narrator · Documentary - 1998
Sam Shepard: Stalking Himself as Himself · Documentary - 1996
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 as Self · Documentary - 1994
Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump as Self · Documentary
Gary Sinise: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1995 to 1995. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 67th Academy Awards
- Gary Sinise: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Forrest Gump
- 1st Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Gary Sinise: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Male Actor Forrest Gump
- 52nd Golden Globe Awards
- Gary Sinise: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) Forrest Gump
Who Is Gary Sinise?
Gary Sinise was born in Blue Island, Illinois, U.S. in 1955 and is 71 years old. Credited on films since 1978, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Gary Alan Sinise (born March 17, 1955) is a multi-talented American actor, director, producer, and musician. His acting career launched with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1983, with key roles in productions like Sam Shepard's 'True West'. Sinise is widely recognized for his portrayal of characters such as George Milton in 'Of Mice and Men', Lt. Dan Taylor in 'Forrest Gump', Ken Mattingly in 'Apollo 13', and Det. Mac Taylor on 'CSI: NY'. Accolades for his film and television work include a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Beyond his on-screen accomplishments, Sinise has received numerous awards for his extensive involvement in humanitarian work and support for veterans' organizations.
Born in Blue Island, Illinois, Sinise attended Illinois State University and was one of the founders of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago in 1974. His performances have been highlighted in a number of critically acclaimed films and tv shows. In addition to his acting, he founded the Lt. Dan Band (named after his 'Forrest Gump' character), which performs at military bases globally. Apart from his television and film work, Sinise even served as the host for the Epcot ride 'Mission: SPACE' at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida.
Who Gary Sinise Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Gary Sinise shares the most films with. Tom Hanks comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Terry Kinney (5).
Gary Sinise: Questions & Answers
How many movies Gary Sinise has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Gary Sinise been in?
Gary Sinise is credited on 42 films, from 1978 to 2021. 35 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Gary Sinise's highest-grossing movie?
Forrest Gump (1994) is Gary Sinise's biggest box office hit, with $678M worldwide, ahead of Apollo 13 (1995) ($355M). Across every film with box office figures, Gary Sinise's movies have made $1.62B.
Gary Sinise's biggest hits What is the best Gary Sinise movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Gary Sinise's best-rated film is Joe Bell (2021) with a score of 78, followed by I Still Believe (2020) (55).
Best Gary Sinise movies, ranked Has Gary Sinise won an Oscar?
Gary Sinise has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Gary Sinise has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
How old is Gary Sinise?
Gary Sinise is 71 years old, born on March 17, 1955 in Blue Island, Illinois, U.S..
What is Gary Sinise's newest movie?
The most recent film on Gary Sinise's filmography is The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World (2021), in the role of Self.
Who does Gary Sinise work with most often?
Gary Sinise shares the most films with Tom Hanks (5 films), Terry Kinney (5 films) and Ed Harris (4 films).
The Best Gary Sinise Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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