Sinise

Sinise is a surname. The most prominent bearer is Gary Sinise, an American actor, musician, and philanthropist.

Gary Sinise (born 1955) gained wide recognition for his role as Lieutenant Dan Taylor in the 1994 film Forrest Gump and later starred in the television series CSI: NY as Detective Mac Taylor. In addition to acting, he has pursued music and has been active in humanitarian work, particularly for veterans and first responders. He founded the Gary Sinise Foundation to support United States military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families, and he established the Lt. Dan Band to perform benefit concerts.

The surname Sinise is relatively uncommon and is most often associated in public discourse with Gary Sinise. While the name may appear in various contexts, it has become primarily recognized in connection with his contributions to film, television, and veteran support programs.