Mandel Bruce Patinkin is a highly acclaimed American actor and singer celebrated for his work on Broadway, television, and film. He is renowned for his collaborations with musical theater giants Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Patinkin's illustrious career boasts numerous awards and nominations including a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and recognition from the Drama Desk Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
1919: Birth of Lester Don Patinkin
Lester Don Patinkin, Mandy Patinkin's father, was born in 1919.
1925: Birth of Doris Lee Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin's mother, Doris Lee "Doralee" (née Sinton) Patinkin, was born in 1925.
1970: High School Graduation
Mandy Patinkin graduated from Kenwood High School (later renamed Kenwood Academy) in 1970.
1972: Death of Lester Don Patinkin
Lester Don Patinkin, Mandy Patinkin's father, passed away in 1972.
1972: Passing of Patinkin's Father
Mandy Patinkin's father passed away from pancreatic cancer in 1972.
1972: Enrollment at Juilliard School
Patinkin began his studies at the Juilliard School's Drama Division in 1972.
1974: Early Career Appearances
Mandy Patinkin started his career with television commercials, radio appearances, including on CBS Radio Mystery Theater, in 1974.
1975: Theatre Debut
Mandy Patinkin made his theatre debut in 1975, starring alongside Meryl Streep in the revival of the comic play "Trelawny of the 'Wells'" at The Public Theatre's Shakespeare Festival.
1975: Broadway Debut in "Trelawny of the 'Wells'"
Patinkin made his Broadway debut in 1975 as Arthur Gower in "Trelawny of the 'Wells'."
1976: Broadway Performance in "Hamlet"
From 1975 to 1976, he portrayed the Player King and Fortinbras, Prince of Norway, in a Broadway revival of "Hamlet."
1976: Graduation from Juilliard School
Patinkin graduated from the Juilliard School's Drama Division in 1976.
1977: Lead Role in "The Shadow Box"
Patinkin starred in the play "The Shadow Box" in 1977.
1978: Film Debut in "The Big Fix"
He made his film debut as a Pool Man in the political comedy "The Big Fix" in 1978.
1979: "Evita" and Tony Award Win
In 1979, Patinkin originated the role of Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita," earning him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
1979: Breakthrough Role in "Evita"
Patinkin's portrayal of Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita" on Broadway in 1979 marked his first major success in musical theater.
April 15, 1980: Marriage to Kathryn Grody
Mandy Patinkin married actress and writer Kathryn Grody on April 15, 1980.
1980: Role in "Ragtime"
He played the role of Tateh in Milos Forman's historical drama "Ragtime" in 1980.
1981: Appearance in "Ragtime"
He appeared in the film "Ragtime" in 1981.
1981: Reflections on "Ragtime" and "Daniel"
In 1981, Patinkin expressed that both "Ragtime" (1981) and "Daniel" (1983) did not achieve the commercial and critical success he had hoped for.
1983: Performance in "Daniel"
Patinkin portrayed Paul Isaacson in Sidney Lumet's drama "Daniel" in 1983.
1983: "Yentl" and Golden Globe Nomination
Patinkin starred as Avigdor in Barbra Streisand's musical epic "Yentl" in 1983, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
1983: Critical Acclaim for "Yentl"
Patinkin's performance as Avigdor in "Yentl" in 1983 earned him critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.
1984: "Sunday in the Park with George"
Patinkin originated the role of Georges Seurat/George in Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park with George" in 1984, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.
1984: Sunday in the Park with George
In 1984, Mandy Patinkin returned to Broadway to star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Sunday in the Park with George". He played the pointillist artist Georges Seurat and his fictional great-grandson, George, alongside Bernadette Peters.
1985: Maxie
Mandy Patinkin starred in the romantic fantasy comedy "Maxie" opposite Glenn Close in 1985.
1985: Release of "Maxie"
Patinkin starred in the film "Maxie," released in 1985.
1987: The Princess Bride
In 1987, Patinkin took on the iconic role of Inigo Montoya in Rob Reiner's "The Princess Bride." His portrayal of the skilled swordsman seeking revenge became widely recognized and loved.
1987: "The Princess Bride" Release
Mandy Patinkin starred as Inigo Montoya in Rob Reiner's family adventure film "The Princess Bride," which was released in 1987.
1988: Alien Nation and The House on Carroll Street
Patinkin starred in two films in 1988: the science fiction action film "Alien Nation" directed by Graham Baker and the neo-noir film "The House on Carroll Street" directed by Peter Yates.
1989: Mandy Patinkin
Patinkin released his debut solo album, "Mandy Patinkin", in 1989.
1990: Role in "Dick Tracy"
He had a role in the film "Dick Tracy" in 1990.
1990: Dick Tracy
Patinkin appeared in Warren Beatty's action crime comedy "Dick Tracy" in 1990.
1990: Dress Casual
Patinkin released his second solo album, "Dress Casual", in 1990.
1991: The Secret Garden
Patinkin returned to Broadway in 1991 for the musical "The Secret Garden" and received a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical.
1991: Release of "True Colors" and "Impromptu"
Patinkin appeared in the films "True Colors" and "Impromptu," both released in 1991.
1991: Performance in "The Secret Garden"
In 1991, he joined the original Broadway cast of Lucy Simon's "The Secret Garden" as Lord Archibald Craven.
1991: True Colors and Impromptu
In 1991, Mandy Patinkin acted in Herbert Ross's political comedy "True Colors" and James Lapine's period drama "Impromptu".
1993: Falsettos
In early 1993, Patinkin took on the role of Marvin in the Broadway musical "Falsettos", replacing Michael Rupert.
1993: Broadway Role in "Falsettos"
Patinkin took on the role of Marvin in William Finn's "Falsettos" in 1993, replacing Michael Rupert on Broadway.
1994: Role in "Chicago Hope"
Mandy Patinkin took on the role of Dr. Jeffrey Geiger in the television series "Chicago Hope" in 1994.
1995: Guest Appearance on The Simpsons
Mandy Patinkin lent his voice to "The Simpsons" in 1995, portraying Hugh Parkfield, Lisa's future English groom, in the episode "Lisa's Wedding."
1995: Emmy Award Win
Patinkin won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Chicago Hope" in 1995.
1996: Guest Appearance on The Larry Sanders Show
In 1996, Patinkin made a memorable guest appearance on "The Larry Sanders Show," earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
1997: First Corneal Transplant
Mandy Patinkin underwent a corneal transplant on his right eye in 1997 due to keratoconus.
1997: The Hunchback
Patinkin portrayed Quasimodo in the TNT television film "The Hunchback" in 1997, starring alongside Salma Hayek and Richard Harris.
1998: Mamaloshen
Patinkin's musical production "Mamaloshen," featuring songs sung entirely in Yiddish, premiered in 1998. He performed the show on Broadway and in various venues across the United States.
1998: Second Corneal Transplant
In 1998, Mandy Patinkin had a corneal transplant on his left eye as a result of keratoconus.
1998: Lulu on the Bridge
Patinkin appeared in the romantic mystery film "Lulu on the Bridge" in 1998.
1999: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Patinkin co-starred in "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland," the second Sesame Street film, in 1999. He played the role of Huxley, a greedy and abusive character.
1999: Return to Chicago Hope
Patinkin returned to "Chicago Hope" in 1999 for the beginning of the sixth season.
2000: Tony Nomination for "The Wild Party"
He starred as Burrs in "The Wild Party" in 2000, earning his second nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
2000: The Wild Party
Patinkin starred in the Broadway musical "The Wild Party" in 2000, portraying Burrs alongside Toni Collette as Queenie. His performance garnered him a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.
2000: Conclusion of "Chicago Hope"
Patinkin's run on the television series "Chicago Hope" concluded in 2000.
2003: Recurring Role in "Dead Like Me"
He had a recurring role in the television series "Dead Like Me" from 2003.
2003: Voice Acting in "Castle in the Sky"
He provided voice work for Hayao Miyazaki's "Castle in the Sky," released in 2003.
2003: Voice Role in Castle in the Sky
Patinkin provided a voice for the Walt Disney re-release of Hayao Miyazaki's "Castle in the Sky" in 2003.
2004: One-Man Concert and Dead Like Me
From 2003 to 2004, Patinkin appeared in the Showtime comedy-drama "Dead Like Me" as Rube Sofer. In 2004, he also performed a six-week engagement of his one-man concert at the Off-Broadway venue Dodger Stages.
2004: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Mandy Patinkin received a prostate cancer diagnosis and underwent treatment in 2004.
2004: End of "Dead Like Me" Role
Patinkin's recurring role in "Dead Like Me" ended in 2004.
September 2005: Criminal Minds
Mandy Patinkin debuted as Jason Gideon in the CBS crime-drama series "Criminal Minds" in September 2005. He played the role of an experienced profiler returning to work after a series of breakdowns.
2005: Joining "Criminal Minds"
He joined the cast of the CBS crime-drama series "Criminal Minds" as SSA Jason Gideon in 2005.
2005: Contribution to "Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again"
Mandy Patinkin contributed to the children's book "Dewey Doo-it Helps Owlie Fly Again: A Musical Storybook," released in 2005 to support the Christopher Reeve Foundation. He provided singing and narration for the accompanying audio CD.
2005: Charity Bike Ride for Arava Institute
Celebrating a year of recovery from prostate cancer, Mandy Patinkin and his son, Isaac, embarked on a 265-mile charity bike ride for the Arava Institute Hazon Israel Ride in 2005.
2007: Departure from "Criminal Minds"
During the 2007-2008 season of "Criminal Minds," Mandy Patinkin's character, Jason Gideon, was written out of the series, ending the possibility of Patinkin making guest appearances on the show.
2007: Departure from "Criminal Minds"
Patinkin left the series "Criminal Minds" in 2007.
2008: Off-Broadway Performance in "The Tempest"
Mandy Patinkin starred as Prospero in an off-Broadway production of the musical "The Tempest" alongside Elisabeth Waterston and Michael Potts in 2008. His performance received positive reviews, with Marilyn Stasio of Variety praising his voice as "perfect" for the role.
October 14, 2009: Guest Star Announcement for "Three Rivers"
On October 14, 2009, it was announced that Mandy Patinkin would guest star in an episode of the television series "Three Rivers" as a patient with Lou Gehrig's disease.
November 15, 2009: "Three Rivers" Episode Air Date
Mandy Patinkin's guest appearance on the television series "Three Rivers," in which he played a patient who requests to be taken off life support so his organs can be donated, aired on November 15, 2009.
May 2010: Opening of "Paradise Found"
Mandy Patinkin starred in the new musical "Paradise Found" which opened at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London for a limited run starting in May 2010.
June 26, 2010: Closing Night of "Paradise Found"
The musical "Paradise Found," co-directed by Harold Prince and Susan Stroman and starring Mandy Patinkin, concluded its limited engagement at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London on June 26, 2010.
November 21, 2011: Broadway Premiere of "An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin"
Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone reunited on Broadway for "An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin," which premiered on November 21, 2011, marking their first performance together since "Evita."
2011: Start of "Homeland"
He began his role as Saul Berenson in the Showtime drama series "Homeland" in 2011.
2011: Premiere of "Homeland"
Mandy Patinkin took on the role of counterterrorism operative Saul Berenson in the Showtime series "Homeland," which premiered in 2011. His portrayal earned him nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
2011: Onstage Collaboration with Son in "Dress Casual"
Mandy Patinkin shared the stage with his son, Gideon, in the production of "Dress Casual" in 2011.
January 13, 2012: Closing Night of "An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin"
"An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin" concluded its limited 63-performance run on Broadway on January 13, 2012.
May 2012: Speech at the Annual Convention of the Israeli Left
In May 2012, Mandy Patinkin delivered the opening speech at the Annual Convention of the Israeli Left, sharing his experiences from a visit to the West Bank with members of Breaking the Silence.
2013: Voice Role in "The Wind Rises"
Mandy Patinkin lent his voice to the animated film "The Wind Rises," which was released in 2013.
2013: Voice Role in "The Wind Rises"
Patinkin lent his voice to the film "The Wind Rises," released in 2013.
2014: Death of Doris Lee Patinkin
Doris Lee "Doralee" (née Sinton) Patinkin, Mandy Patinkin's mother, passed away in 2014.
2014: Role in "Wish I Was Here"
Mandy Patinkin appeared in the comedy-drama film "Wish I Was Here" in 2014.
December 21, 2015: Appearance on "Charlie Rose"
During an appearance on "Charlie Rose" on December 21, 2015, Mandy Patinkin discussed his trip to Greece to aid Syrian refugees and reflected on his role in "Homeland."
August 15, 2017: Initial Casting in "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812"
Mandy Patinkin was set to star as Pierre Bezukhov in the Broadway musical "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" starting on August 15, 2017, but he withdrew from the role before performing.
2017: Appearance in "Wonder"
He made an appearance in the film "Wonder" in 2017.
January 27, 2018: Release of "Diary: January 27, 2018"
Mandy Patinkin returned to recorded music with his album "Diary: January 27, 2018," produced by pianist Thomas Bartlett.
2018: Role in "Life Itself"
Patinkin had a role in the film "Life Itself," released in 2018.
2019: Role in "Before You Know It"
Mandy Patinkin had a role in the comedy film "Before You Know It," released in 2019.
2020: Social Media Presence and Political Activism
Mandy Patinkin and his family gained a significant social media following in 2020. They collaborated with Swing Left to create videos encouraging people to vote for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. Patinkin also appeared in an ad for the Jewish Democratic Council of America, urging Jewish voters to support Biden.
2020: End of "Homeland"
Mandy Patinkin's time on "Homeland" as Saul Berenson came to an end in 2020 with the conclusion of the series.
2020: End of "Homeland" Role
Patinkin's time on "Homeland" as Saul Berenson came to an end in 2020.
2021: Appearance in "The Good Fight"
He made an appearance in the television series "The Good Fight" in 2021.
2021: Role in "The Good Fight"
Mandy Patinkin joined the cast of the legal drama series "The Good Fight" on CBS in 2021.
2022: Narrator of "Indivisible: Healing Hate"
Mandy Patinkin provided narration for the Paramount+ miniseries "Indivisible: Healing Hate," which documented the events leading to the January 6 United States Capitol attack in 2022.
2024: Role in "Death and Other Details"
Patinkin is set to play Rufus Cotesworth in the Hulu mystery series "Death and Other Details" in 2024.