History of Mandy Patinkin in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1928: Publication of The Wild Party

In 1928, Joseph Moncure March published his narrative poem The Wild Party, which later inspired the musical in which Mandy Patinkin starred.

April 15, 1980: Marriage to Kathryn Grody

On April 15, 1980, Mandy Patinkin married actress and writer Kathryn Grody.

1997: First Corneal Transplant

In 1997, Mandy Patinkin underwent his first corneal transplant, specifically to his right cornea, due to keratoconus.

1998: Second Corneal Transplant

In 1998, Mandy Patinkin underwent his second corneal transplant, this time to his left cornea, due to keratoconus.

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.

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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.

2004: Diagnosis and Treatment for Prostate Cancer

In 2004, Mandy Patinkin was diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer.

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".

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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'.

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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'.

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2014: Role in Wish I Was Here

In 2014, Mandy Patinkin took a role in the comedy-drama 'Wish I Was Here'.

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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.

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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'.

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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: Filming and Sharing Daily Life on Social Media

In 2020, Mandy Patinkin's and Kathryn Grody's son, Gideon, began filming and photographing their daily lives, posting content to social media.

2020: End of Homeland Series

In 2020, the Showtime series 'Homeland', on which Mandy Patinkin co-starred with Claire Danes, aired its final season.

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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.

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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'.

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July 2025: Criticism of Netanyahu's Policies

In a July 2025 New York Times interview with his wife Grody, Mandy Patinkin criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies during the Gaza War, expressing concern for the Jewish population and the impact on children and civilians in Gaza.