Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mandy Patinkin
Discover the career path of Mandy Patinkin, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Mandel "Mandy" Bruce Patinkin is a versatile American actor and singer recognized for his work in musical theatre, television, and film. He is particularly known for his Broadway performances, including collaborations with renowned composers Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber, establishing himself as a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
2000: Broadway Return in The Wild Party
In 2000, Mandy Patinkin returned to Broadway in the New York Shakespeare Festival production of Michael John LaChiusa's 'The Wild Party', playing Burrs. This performance garnered him a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.
2003: Voice Dubbing in Castle in the Sky and role in Dead Like Me
In 2003, Mandy Patinkin dubbed a voice in the Walt Disney re-release of Hayao Miyazaki's 'Castle in the Sky'. Also, from 2003 to 2004, he appeared in the Showtime comedy-drama 'Dead Like Me' as Rube Sofer.
2004: One-Man Concert at Dodger Stages
In 2004, Mandy Patinkin performed a six-week engagement of his one-man concert at the Off-Broadway complex Dodger Stages.
September 2005: Secured Role in Criminal Minds and Subsequent Departure
In September 2005, Mandy Patinkin secured the role of Jason Gideon in the CBS crime-drama television series 'Criminal Minds'. However, due to creative differences and discomfort with the show's violence, he departed from the show after two seasons. He expressed that his decision to do 'Criminal Minds' was his "biggest public mistake".
2005: Charity Bike Ride After Cancer Recovery
In 2005, Mandy Patinkin celebrated his first year of recovery from prostate cancer by participating in a 265-mile charity bike ride with his son, Isaac, for the Arava Institute Hazon Israel Ride.
2005: Contribution to Children's Book
In 2005, Mandy Patinkin contributed to the children's book 'Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again: A Musical Storybook', which benefits the Christopher Reeve Foundation.
2007: Jason Gideon Written Out of Criminal Minds
During the 2007–08 season, Jason Gideon, the character played by Mandy Patinkin, was written out of the series 'Criminal Minds'.
2008: Prospero in The Tempest
In 2008, Mandy Patinkin portrayed Prospero in an off-Broadway musical production of 'The Tempest'.
October 14, 2009: Guest Star Announcement on Three Rivers
On October 14, 2009, it was announced that Mandy Patinkin would guest star on an episode of 'Three Rivers'.
November 15, 2009: Appearance on Three Rivers
On November 15, 2009, Mandy Patinkin appeared on an episode of 'Three Rivers', playing a patient with Lou Gehrig's disease who asks to be taken off life support for organ donation.
May 2010: Starred in Paradise Found
In May 2010, Mandy Patinkin starred in the new musical 'Paradise Found', co-directed by Harold Prince and Susan Stroman, at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London.
June 26, 2010: End of Paradise Found Engagement
On June 26, 2010, Mandy Patinkin's engagement in the musical 'Paradise Found' at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London concluded.
December 15, 2010: Filmed Appearance on The Whole Truth
On December 15, 2010, Mandy Patinkin filmed an appearance on 'The Whole Truth', but the series was pulled from the schedule before the episode aired.
November 21, 2011: An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin
On November 21, 2011, Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone began their limited 63-performance run of 'An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin' on Broadway.
2011: Co-starring in Homeland
In 2011, Mandy Patinkin began co-starring with Claire Danes on the Showtime series 'Homeland', portraying Saul Berenson.
January 13, 2012: End of Broadway Concert Run
On January 13, 2012, Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone concluded their 63-performance run of 'An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin' on Broadway.
May 2012: Speech at Israeli Left Convention
In May 2012, Mandy Patinkin delivered the opening speech at the Annual Convention of the Israeli Left, discussing his visit to the West Bank with Breaking the Silence.
2013: Role in The Wind Rises
In 2013, Mandy Patinkin took a role in the animated film 'The Wind Rises'.
2014: Role in Wish I Was Here
In 2014, Mandy Patinkin took a role in the comedy-drama 'Wish I Was Here'.
December 21, 2015: Discussion on Charlie Rose Regarding Refugee Aid
On December 21, 2015, Mandy Patinkin discussed his trip to Greece to aid Syrian refugees and his role in 'Homeland' on Charlie Rose, emphasizing his desire to improve living conditions and provide freedom and dignity to people worldwide.
August 15, 2017: Announcement of Role in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
On August 15, 2017, it was announced that Mandy Patinkin would play Pierre Bezukhov in the Broadway musical 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812'. However, he later dropped out of the role before performing.
January 27, 2018: Release of Diary: January 27, 2018
On January 27, 2018, Mandy Patinkin returned to recorded music with the album 'Diary: January 27, 2018', produced by Thomas Bartlett.
2019: Role in Before You Know It
In 2019, Mandy Patinkin took a role in the comedy 'Before You Know It'.
2020: Support for Joe Biden in the 2020 Election
In 2020, Mandy Patinkin partnered with Grody and Swing Left, creating videos to encourage voting for Joe Biden in the 2020 United States presidential election. Patinkin also stumped for Biden in an ad for the Jewish Democratic Council of America.
2020: End of Homeland Series
In 2020, the Showtime series 'Homeland', on which Mandy Patinkin co-starred with Claire Danes, aired its final season.
2021: Main Cast of The Good Fight
In 2021, Mandy Patinkin became part of the main cast of the legal drama series 'The Good Fight' on CBS.
2022: Voiced Benjamin Franklin and Narrated Indivisible: Healing Hate
In 2022, Mandy Patinkin voiced Benjamin Franklin in the Ken Burns documentary series 'Benjamin Franklin' on PBS. Also in 2022, Patinkin narrated the miniseries 'Indivisible: Healing Hate' on Paramount+.
2023: Live Stage Events with Kathryn Grody
In 2023, Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody began a series of live stage events titled "A Conversation with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody", facilitated by their son Gideon.
2024: Starred in Death and Other Details
In 2024, Mandy Patinkin starred as Rufus Cotesworth in ABC Studios' TV series 'Death and Other Details'.
October 2025: Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani
In late October 2025, Mandy Patinkin endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City.
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