Gary Sinise is an American actor and film director. During his career, Sinise has won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for Palme d'Or and an Academy Award. He currently stars in CBS's CSI: NY as Detective Mac Taylor. He recently narrated a biography for Navy Seal and Medal of Honor recipient Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor at the Republican National Convention in support of John McCain's candidacy for President of the United States of America. In December 2008 he was awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal, the second highest civilian medal awarded to U.S. civilians. He received the medal from President George W. Bush for his humanitarian contributions to Iraqi school children and his involvement in the USO. He is the executive producer of Brothers at War, the award winning documentary about an American military family and the Iraq war.

Born March 17, 1955, his primary personality traits are represented by the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal sign, the Wood Sheep. Wood adds confidence to the Sheep which is sometimes lacking in this area. Beware though, Wood also adds an extra element of kindness to an already gentle being. Because of this, he must be more aware of those around him, paying particular heed to a conniving Rat just waiting to take advantage of an easy mark. More often than not, however, his many friends will return his favors and more.