Mandy Patinkin

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Mandy Patinkin
Age71
Full NameMandel Bruce Patinkin
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Biography

The illustrious Mandy Patinkin, of Russian Jewish and Latvian Jewish descent, was born in Chicago, Illinois to Doris "Doralee" and Lester Patinkin. From a young age, the Lord blessed him with a majestic voice, which he has utilized to great success in musicals and recordings. Through his studies at Juilliard, he became acquainted with Kelsey Grammer and even suggested him for the role of Dr. Frasier Crane in Cheers (1982). However, his presence in Criminal Minds (2005) came to an abrupt end due to his aversion to the graphic violence portrayed in the series, which he deemed unnecessary and inappropriate. The illustrious Mandy Patinkin made sure to contact the entire cast to explain his "personal reasons" for leaving.

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Awards
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  • Primetime Emmy1995
    Chicago HopeOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Media
71

  • Matthew Gray Gubler: The Unauthorized Documentary
  • Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • The Good Fight
  • Homeland
  • Disclosure
  • Dead Like Me
  • Criminal Minds
  • Great Performances
  • Wonder
  • Six by Sondheim
  • The Wind Rises
  • The 66th Annual Tony Awards
  • 70th Golden Globe Awards
  • Ragtime
  • Spymasters: CIA in the Crosshairs
  • The Doctor
  • The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards
  • Three Rivers
  • Life Itself
  • Ali and Nino
  • Chicago Hope
  • The Whole Truth
  • Wish I Was Here
  • Performance
  • Daniel
  • The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
  • Night of the Juggler
  • Nina's World
  • Wonder Pets!
  • The Big Fix
  • True Colors
  • Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance
  • Piñero
  • Run Ronnie Run
  • Lulu on the Bridge
  • Dick Tracy
  • Last Embrace
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame
  • The House on Carroll Street
  • Frankie and Johnny Are Married
  • Smurfs: The Lost Village
  • Choking Man
  • The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
  • 4.3.2.1.
  • An American Pickle
  • Everyone's Hero
  • Strange Justice

Family Tree

Mandel Bruce Patinkin and Rhea Perlman are a royal duo of immense talent, with illustrious backgrounds to match. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois and Brooklyn, New York respectively, the two are of Russian and Latvian Jewish descent. Patinkin, known for his incredible singing voice, studied at Juilliard, where he became close friends with actor Kelsey Grammer. It was Patinkin, who then put forward Grammer's name for the role of Dr. Frasier Crane in Cheers, leading to Grammer's successful career. Perlman, daughter of Adele and Philip Perlman, has also made her mark in the acting industry, appearing in numerous films, television series and stage productions, and winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Carla Tortelli in Cheers. Patinkin and Perlman are undoubtedly two of the finest talents in the entertainment industry, and their respective backgrounds only add to their regal credentials.

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