I've been sent on a mission to find out something aout Gary Sinise...*laughs*. Went and saw him in concert, and I got sent off to find out something of his heritage--like, is he Italian? etc. Anyone who know, lemme know! *I have to know how you know--websites, you know?* Thankies!
2006-07-24 02:48:19 · 7 answers · asked by Meg 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
I was intrigued by this question because I have a massively bizarre crush on Gary Sinise. It all started back when I was 13 and Stephen Kings "The Stand," showed on TV. I was just so in love with him even though there's absolutely nothing attractive about him. So I did a little research, but sorry can't find any info on his heritage! He was born in Illinois. I also found out he's one of the most outspoken conservatives in Hollywood, and I think that may have ended my crush once and for all. Did you see his portrayal of Governor George Wallace in that made for TV movie, though? I forget what it's called. That was really good, though. He's a good actor, and very good at playing that all-American dude thing.
Anyhow, that was completely unhelpful. Good luck!
2006-07-24 03:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by rachelinjapan24 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is indeed an Italian-American and was the recipient of a special honor by the National Italian-American Foundation.
http://www.knin.com/home/2386831.html
He was born in Blue Island IL, which is extremely ethnic, but raised in the upper crust town of Highland Park (on the North Shore of Chicago). He went to Highland Park High School and was in his first local theatrical production at the age of 17. He went on to be one of the founding members of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, along with his wife Moira Harris and actor John Malkovich. They had a beautiful anniversary party a couple of years ago as they dedicated their new theatre on the north side of the city.
He did not go the normal college route to hone his acting skills. Instead, his father was a film editor in Chicago and opened a number of doors for him.
BTW, here's info on his grandfather that might help you find out more about his heritage:
Anthony SINISE
Birth Date: 27 Apr 1908
Death Date: Jul 1976
Social Security Number: 332-05-1827
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Illinois
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 60406
Localities: Blue Island, Cook, Illinois
Dixmoor, Cook, Illinois
2006-07-24 10:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gary Sinise in concert? Hmm.
He's an actor, I know he was in forrest gump, apollo 13, midnight clear, the stand, and a bunch of other movies, but that's about it.
2006-07-24 09:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by gg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved Gary since "The Stand"!!!! Never miss CSI:NY!!!!!
Date of birth (location)
17 March 1955
Blue Island, Illinois, USA
Here are a few sites I have been to. My favorite is the fan site!
2006-07-24 10:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dottie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He starred in the Stephen King movie 'The Stand'.
2006-07-24 09:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by skifaster66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was in the movie version of "Of Mice And Men", written by John Steinbeck, and he was co-starring with John Malkovich, and he was great in that, but that's all I know...........
2006-07-24 09:53:24 · answer #6 · answered by shadowrunneruk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try this
2006-07-24 14:17:15 · answer #7 · answered by dianed33 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋