| Mandy Patinkin Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11½ in |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 30, 1952 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Spouse | Kathryn Grody |
Mandy Patinkin is an American actor, singer, voiceover artist, stage actor, and producer who has been cast in a variety of on-screen roles which include Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride, Dr. Jeffrey Geiger in Chicago Hope, Alfred de Musset in Impromptu, Detective Samuel ‘George’ Francisco in Alien Nation, Papa Smurf in Smurfs: The Lost Village, Quasimodo in The Hunchback, Jason Gideon in Criminal Minds, Saul Berenson in Homeland, and Satan in Touched by an Angel.
Born Name
Mandel Bruce Patinkin
Nick Name
Mandy, Mardy Marterson, The Patink
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Mandy Patinkin studied at South Shore High School, Harvard St. George School, and Kenwood High School (later Kenwood Academy). Afterward, he attended the University of Kansas and the Juilliard School.
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Voiceover Artist, Stage Actor, Producer
Family
- Father – Lester Patinkin (Operated 2 large Chicago-area metal factories, the People’s Iron & Metal Company and the Scrap Corporation of America)
- Mother – Doris “Doralee” (née Sinton) (Homemaker, Author)
- Sibling – Marsha Patinkin (Sister)
- Others – Mark Patinkin (Cousin) (Author, Columnist), Sheldon Patinkin (Cousin) (Director, Teacher, Writer), Bonnie Miller Rubin (Cousin) (A Chicago Tribune reporter)
Manager
Mandy Patinkin is represented by Paradigm Talent Agency, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Genre
Soundtrack
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Unsigned
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11½ in or 181.5 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Mandy Patinkin has dated –
- Kathryn Grody (1980-Present) – On June 15, 1980, he married actress and writer Kathryn Grody and they parent 2 sons – Isaac Patinkin (b. 1983) and Gideon Grody-Patinkin (b. 1987).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Mandy Patinkin is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wears glasses
- Sports a beard
- Deep-set eyes
Brand Endorsements
Mandy Patinkin has appeared in the TV commercials for brands like 7-Up, Frosted Mini-Wheats, and Crestor.
Religion
He grew up in a family that practiced Conservative Judaism.
He has described himself as “Jewish with a dash of Buddhist” belief.
Mandy Patinkin Favorite Things
- Role Played By Him – Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride (1987)
Source – IMDb
Mandy Patinkin Facts
- He was 9 years old when he began singing at temple choirs.
- For his portrayal of Che in the original Broadway production of Evita, Mandy Patinkin won the 1980 Tony Award for “Best Featured Actor in a Musical”.
- He was diagnosed with keratoconus, a degenerative eye condition, and had 2 corneal transplants, for right cornea in 1997 and for the left one in 1998.
- On February 12, 2018, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Mandy Patinkin is a huge fan and collector of Lionel model trains.
Featured Image by Valerie Hinojosa / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
