Mandy Patinkin

Mandel Bruce Patinkin (; born November 30, 1952) is an American actor and singer, known for his work in musical theatre, television, and film. He is a critically acclaimed Broadway performer known for his collaborations with Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. He is known for his leading roles on stage and screen and has received numerous accolades including a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for seven Drama Desk Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Patinkin made his theatre debut in 1975 starring opposite Meryl Streep in the revival of the comic play ''Trelawny of the 'Wells''' at The Public Theatre's Shakespeare Festival. He originated the role of Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''Evita'' (1979) earning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as well as the roles of Georges Seurat/George in Stephen Sondheim's ''Sunday in the Park with George'' (1984) for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He portrayed Lord Archibald Craven in Lucy Simon's ''The Secret Garden'' (1991).

Patinkin is also known for his leading roles in various shows on television, playing Dr. Jeffrey Geiger in ''Chicago Hope'' (1994–2000), SSA Jason Gideon in the crime-drama television series ''Criminal Minds'' (2005–2007), and Saul Berenson in the Showtime drama series ''Homeland'' (2011–2020). For his work in television he has earned seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning Outstanding Leading Actor in a Drama Series for ''Chicago Hope'' in 1995. Patinkin has had recurring roles in ''Dead Like Me'' (2003–2004) and ''The Good Fight'' (2021).

He is also known for his film roles including Inigo Montoya in Rob Reiner's family adventure film ''The Princess Bride'' (1987) and Avigdor in Barbra Streisand's musical epic ''Yentl'' (1983) for which he earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy nomination. Other notable film credits include ''Ragtime'' (1981), ''Maxie'' (1985), ''Dick Tracy'' (1990), ''True Colors'' (1991), ''Impromptu'' (1991), ''Wonder'' (2017), and ''Life Itself'' (2018). Patinkin also voiced roles in Hayao Miyazaki's ''Castle in the Sky'' (2003), and ''The Wind Rises'' (2013). Provided by Wikipedia