Mandy Patinkin: Summary

Recent Role:: Himself (Presenter) on The Tony Awards

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 11-30-1952

Birthplace:: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Birth Name:: Mandel Bruce Patinkin

Mandel Bruce Patinkin was born November 30, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. Even from an early age Mandy employed his lovely voice to entertain, whether it was singing in temple or just for family and friends.

Mandy attended Kenwood High School, University of Kansas and Juilliard School of Drama. His first real break in to show business was when he played Che in Evita on Broadway in 1979. He went on to win a Tony Award for that role.

After this initial musical theater success he moved to film, playing a number of small parts in movies such as Yentl and Ragtime, before returning to Broadway in 1984 to star in Sunday in the Park with George, which saw him earn another Tony Award nomination.

Over the next decade he continued to appear in various movies such as Dick Tracy and Alien Nation, on Broadway in The Secret Garden, and released two solo albums called Mandy Patinkin and Dress Casual.

In 1994, he burst onto the small screen playing the role of Dr. Jeffrey Geiger on CBS's Chicago Hope and promptly won an Emmy Award. However, despite the award and the ratings success of the show Mandy left the show part way through the second season.
Since Chicago Hope, Patinkin has taken parts in a number of films. However, he has mostly been performing as a singer, releasing three more albums. He also returned to Broadway again in 2000 in the New York Shakespeare Festival's The Wild Party, earning another Tony Award nomination. Recently he has also been seen in the Showtime comedy-drama Dead Like Me.

As of 2006, he stars in the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds as the unconventional Special Agent Jason Gideon.

Concerning his private life, Mandy has been happily married to author/actress Kathryn Grody since 1980, and they have two sons together named Isaac and Gideon. Mandel Bruce Patinkin was born November 30, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. Even from an early age Mandy employed his lovely voice to entertain, whether it was singing in temple or just for family and friends.

Mandy attended Kenwood High School, University of Kansas and Juilliard School of Drama. His first real break in to show business was when he played Che in Evita...

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Patinkin out of Minds
[UPDATE] Criminal Minds and former Broadway star Mandy Patinkin is a no-show on set; network confirms actor's departure.
- 07/16/07 1:22 PM
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anorthview
member since: Jan 13, 2007
Pivotal character, strong drama, does well in comedy, they type of actor all others should try to be. ...Continue »
A great member of the team, an even better leader, he plays the ultimate father role, even when he's not the focus of an episode he commands the views attention. His greatest and most controversial character was that of a "Reaper" on the acclaimed cable show Dead Like Me, a great show with a very large following, canceled not b/c of poor ratings, but b/c the new CEO of the Showtime had an ego problem, and wanted to try and create a network of his own doing, so far he has failed. Mandy has been has wonderful timing in comedy roles and is a treat to watch as he works his craft with an almost effortless ability.
09/29/07 10:16pm | report abuse
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thimble
member since: May 19, 2007
he is cool, im trying to find teen angel, 7 up commercial that ne did, my father wants to see it so badly, but im having trouble finging it!! if u ever find it plese tell me! ...Continue »
mandy pitkin what can i say about him! he is the coolest, funnyest, and one of the best actors! no he is the best actor ever, i mean he can act sing dance he is so cool!! my dad says every one wants to be like him. back when my dad was a kid he says he was an idol, he was and is my dad also says he will always be teen angel, "TEEN ANGEL" will never be forgotten he is a legend, god bless him i know he will be the best for ever and ever . you rock dude!
07/28/07 08:20pm | report abuse
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cuddles3
member since: Oct 5, 2004
This guy - wow! Is there anything he can't do?? ...Continue »
Mandy Patinkin - he's old school, baby! The man can sing, dance, & act! With so much talent, I'm pleased to say he hails not from NYC, but from the Midwest - Chicago! I first noticed him on Chicago Hope, & I was blown away by this egocentric, eccentric character. And I wondered, who IS this guy?? After enjoying some of his singing on CH, I wondered if he'd ever recorded - yes, he had! I found one of his albums in the library, checked it out, & was simply blown away! Then I noticed he was the alien cop in Alien Nation... then I saw him on Sesame Street... holy cow! He was in The Princess Bride! And impressive in everything he did - this actor has got it going on! I've currently enjoyed him on Criminal Minds, & I watch for anything else he might be in. Because to tell you the truth, Mandy Patinkin never disappoints - the guy always gives 110%!
07/16/07 07:55am | report abuse
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Jeric-Ho
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Great versatile actor! ...Continue »
Mandy in my opinion is a great actor! he seems to be ale to adapt to any role he is given! my fave role he has played is Jason Gideon in Criminal Minds!

He can play any role, and play it to his best and his best is awesome! he can make the viewer relate to his emotions in a character, in Criminal Minds he puts his all in the role of Gideon, he plays funny parts, serious and emotional parts perfectly, specially his facial expressions, he gets them down to a T and makes you feel like Gideon is actually a real person. I cannot wait for Criminal Minds season 3, as i loved 1 & 2, and am looking forward to what Gideon and the team are up against!

Great actor, and a very talented one indeed!
06/22/07 03:37am | report abuse
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BAUCTU
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A truely uniquely talented artist. ...Continue »
I first found Mandy Patinkin when he was Jeffrey Geiger in Chicago Hope and instantly fell in love with him. He has a presence which lights up the screen and the most expressive face I have ever seen.

I loved his portrayal of Geiger, the raw emotions that he brought to the troubled character were inspiring. Watching him break down so often and so emotively made for great viewing. And you know what, pants really do make that funny noise! We also got the opportunity to hear Mandy sing, and what a treat that is.

I will always most identify Mandy with the role of Jason Gideon. It was being a fan of Mandys' that helped me find this fantastic show. Oncew again we get to see Patinkin showcase an impressive ability to show the full range of emotions.

I hope one day to get the chance to go to one of his concerts, to see this talented man at work must be a thing to behold.
03/26/07 03:04am | report abuse