Gary Sinise
Awards & Honours
33
Awards Won
10
Honours
5
Covers
Gary Sinise has built a remarkable career across stage, film, and television, earning some of the industry's highest honors. He won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Harry S. Truman and an Emmy for playing George Wallace. His performance in Forrest Gump earned an Oscar nomination. As a co-founder of Steppenwolf Theatre, he helped the company win a Regional Theatre Tony Award. Beyond entertainment, he has received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service, and multiple lifetime achievement awards for his veteran advocacy. His philanthropic record is as distinguished as his artistic one.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Presidential Citizens Medal
Awarded for his philanthropic work with veterans.
Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service
For support of military personnel.
Honorary Marine
Named an honorary Marine for his support.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary degree for humanitarian work.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary degree.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary degree.
Key to the City of Chicago
For service to the city.
Key to the City of New Orleans
For support after Hurricane Katrina.
Inducted into American Veterans Hall of Fame
For veteran advocacy.
Inducted into National Veterans Memorial and Museum Hall of Fame
For lifetime service to veterans.
Magazine Covers
TV Guide
July 2005
CSI: NY's Gary Sinise: The Man Behind Mac
Parade
November 2011
Gary Sinise: America's Most Patriotic Actor
People
June 2018
Gary Sinise: My Son's Brave Battle
Variety
September 2015
Gary Sinise: The Veteran's Champion
The Hollywood Reporter
November 2016
Gary Sinise: The Actor Who Became a Soldier's Best Friend