I played a character in 'Ransom' who was as evil as they come. Gary Sinise characterevilplay Change image and share on social
The University of Southern California has a wonderful social work department, and I was thrilled to find out that they have a whole veterans' initiative program there. They approached me, and I set up a scholarship that would go to a military-oriented person to learn techniques and skills to better help veterans. Gary Sinise approachcaliforniadepartment share on social
You learn from things that don't go well, and you try to capitalize when they do. You build on those strengths and try to make your weaknesses stronger. Gary Sinise buildcapitalizelearn Change image and share on social
Have I done more business-related things to help my career grow? Yeah. I took the business end more seriously, hooked up with a manager, got some help, because at a certain point, you get frustrated when you go do auditions, and people say you did a great job, and then you don't get he part. Gary Sinise auditionbusinesscareer share on social
I save money when I'm working so that I never have to take a role simply to pay the bills. Gary Sinise billmoneypay Change image and share on social
I started as an actor. I started directing because Steppenwolf needed another strong director. Gary Sinise actordirectdirector Change image and share on social
The wonderful drama teacher at my high school, Barbara Patterson, saw me standing in the hall and told me I should audition for 'West Side Story.' I guess she thought I looked like a gang member. Gary Sinise auditionbarbaradrama Change image and share on social
Sometimes you're in great demand. Then suddenly your career hits the breaks. Gary Sinise breakcareerdemand Change image and share on social
I've directed enough in the theatre and a couple of films to know that - to feel fairly secure that if I find a story that I really like I can probably get it done somewhat. Gary Sinise coupledirectfairly Change image and share on social
I can honestly say that I've done everything I've wanted to do, always. Not without difficulty. But every time I wanted to do something, I just did it, from the age of 18 when I started my own theater with my friends. When I decided I wanted to act. I just bit the bullet. Gary Sinise actagebite share on social