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Gary Sinise On Impact Of Playing Lt. Dan As ‘Forrest Gump’ Turns 30

Gary Sinise discusses his classic role of Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump” as the Best Picture Oscar-winning classic turns 30.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks as the title character, Forrest Gump follows the path of a mild-mannered Alabama man with a below-average IQ who defies the odds against him to live an extraordinary life. Forbes'Forrest Gump' Turns 30: See The Stars Then And NowBy Tim Lammers Feeling that he was robbed of his destiny by not dying on the battlefield like his ancestors, Lt. Dan is not only angry with Forrest for saving him but falls into a destructive state of depression—that is, until he realizes how his friend has helped make him whole again. Gary Sinise was also honored with an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his turn as Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, but no industry accolade compares to the profound impact his work in the film had on disabled veterans.

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