Mylles Sinise: Where Is Gary Sinise’s Mother Now?

Mylles Sinise is the mother of award-winning actor Gary Sinise. Mylles Sinise’ son has appeared in films, television, and theatre. He is a recipient of awards including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is also known for his work as a director, producer, musician, and humanitarian.

Mylles Sinise: Bio Summary

Who Is Gary Sinise’s Mother, Mylles Sinise?

Mylles Sinise also known as Mylles Alsip was born in the year 1932. Her father was Leslie Walter Alsip and her mother was Mildred Dorothy Blomberg. She has not provided many details regarding her childhood, family, and education. She was a homemaker. She met and married Robert L. Sinise a film editor who
joined the Navy in 1951 and served as a photographer.

Mylles Sinise and her husband Robert L. Sinise have three children, Gary Alan Sinise, Lori Allyn Sinise, and Craig Randall Sinise. Mylles dedicated her time to raising her children. She lived privately and her details are very few online. She is in the spotlight because of her son Gary Sinise. Mylles served as one of the foundational pillars of Gary’s rise.

Mylles’ son Gary Sinise became an actor, director, producer, musician, and humanitarian. His acting career started on stage with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, which he co-founded. He appeared in and directed a production of Sam Shepard’s True West for which he earned an Obie Award. In the year 1985, he was awarded the Regional Theatre Tony Award alongside the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Gary Sinise earned Tony Award nominations for his performances in The Grapes of Wrath (1988) and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (2001). He played George Milton in Of Mice and Men, Lt. Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump, Ken Mattingly in Apollo 13, Harry S. Truman in Truman, Cmdr. Kevin Dunne in Snake Eyes, Jimmy Shaker in Ransom, Det. Mac Taylor on CSI: NY, and Agent Jack Garrett in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders.

Gary Sinise has directed some of Steppenwolf’s most notable productions. He directed a revival of Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “Buried Child”, in Chicago (fall ’95) and on Broadway (spring ’96). He directed episodes of the TV series Crime Story, Thirtysomething, and China Beach. He served as a director for the films Miles from Home and Of Mice and Men. He produced the film Of Mice and Men.

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Gary executive produced That Championship Season. He produced Impostor, executive produced Brothers at War, and produced episodes of CSI: NY and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. He has been a regular celebrity narrator at Disney’s Candlelight Processional. He even appeared at Disneyland in 2011 and at Disney World in 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2019.

Gary Sinise plays electric bass in The Lt. Dan Band. He is committed to Operation Iraqi Children, a grassroots program he co-created with Laura Hillenbrand that sends school supplies to our troops for the children of Iraq. He once said, “Iraq is in the news every day, and most of it is bad. But there are some positive stories. And how our soldiers are rebuilding schools and helping kids is one of them.”

Gary Sinise is on the Advisory Council of Hope For The Warriors. He has received several awards and honors for his extensive humanitarian work and involvement with charitable organizations. He was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President George W. Bush for work he did supporting the U.S. military and humanitarian work supporting Iraqi children.

Gary Sinise is a family man. He has been married to his wife retired American actress Moira Jane Sinise (née Harris) since 1981. They have three children, Sophie Sinise, McCanna Anthony Sinise, and Ella Sinise. Gary and his wife have been married for more than 40 years. He said of what is keeping his long-lasting marriage going: “A sense of humor. My wife’s a loving, funny, Irish-spirited person, and I’m still surprised at some of the things she says. She makes me laugh every day.”

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Where Is Gary Sinise’s Mother Now?

Mylles Sinise’s whereabouts are unknown. Due to her private nature, much is unknown about her life. It is difficult to tell if she is still alive or not. Her husband Robert L. Sinise survived a stroke and brain surgery however, he reportedly passed away on 8 October 2021 at age 90 in Thousand Oaks, Ventura, California, United States. The cause of his death is unknown.