Wednesday, December 27, 2006

CRIMINAL MINDS: MANDY PATINKIN (JASON GIDEON)




MANDY PATINKIN
Jason Gideon in "Criminal Minds"

Mandy Patinkin has a distinguished background in film, theater and television. He won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Dr. Jeffrey Geiger in the television series "Chicago Hope," on CBS. His other television credits include the series "Dead Like Me," the television movies "Everything That Rises," "Strange Justice," "The Hunchback," "Broken Glass," and guest appearances on the series "Law & Order," "Boston Public" and "Touched by an Angel," on the Network.

His feature film credits include the recently completed independent film "The Choking Man," "Pinero," "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland," "Lulu on the Bridge," "Men with Guns," "Squanto: Indian Warrior," "The Music of Chance," "Impromptu," "The Doctor," "True Colors," "Dick Tracy," "The House on Carroll Street," "Alien Nation," "The Princess Bride," "Maxie," "Yentl," "Daniel" and "Ragtime."

Patinkin won a Tony Award for his portrayal of "Che" in the Broadway production of "Evita." He was also nominated for a Tony Award for the role of "George," in "Sunday in the Park with George" as well as the role of "Burrs" in "The Wild Party." Other theater credits include "The Secret Garden," "Falsettos," "The Knife," "Leave it to Beaver is Dead" and "The Shadow Box." He has recorded several albums and tours extensively throughout the world.

Patinkin currently lives in New York City.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN...................Chicago, IL
BIRTHDATE...................... November 30

http://www.touchstonetvpress.com/shows/criminal/criminal_patinkin.shtml

9 comments:

slashgirl said...

Ah, Jill, he's bringing you flowers! *G*

Great picture, as always!

Anonymous said...

Yummy picture - after he brings you flowers, can he bring me some?

Criminal Minds Fan said...

Catty: In our dreams. In our dreams.

Slash: I wish. :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you for posting this. I did not realize his credits were so long. I must check with amazon about some of this.

Anonymous said...

My man. Those flowers are for me of course.

Anonymous said...

Wow! What a distinguished and varied career, and that doesn't even include concert appearances!

Jill, thanks for providing the bio!

Anonymous said...

wondeful pic of such a handsom guy

JJ said...

mandy is not one of my favorite actors but he is good
jessica # 77

Anonymous said...

I'm still digging the glasses. I wonder if my dad knows he's from Chicago. he absolutely adores Mandy, but he despises the city of Chicago.

the man has had quite a career, hasn't he.

jacqui #104