Mandy Patinkin
Biography
Mandel Bruce Patinkin is an American actor, singer, and voice artist born on November 30, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois. He studied at Juilliard and built a distinguished career across Broadway, film, and television.
Patinkin won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Evita (1980) and is beloved for his role as Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride (1987). His portrayal of Saul Berenson in Homeland (2011-2020) earned him multiple Emmy nominations and is considered one of the defining performances of prestige television, bringing warmth, wisdom, and moral complexity to the role of Carrie's mentor.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride (1987)
- Che in Evita (Broadway, 1979)
- Jason Gideon in Criminal Minds (2005-2007)
- Various Broadway roles
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (Evita)
- 🏆 Emmy Nominations for Homeland and Criminal Minds
- 🏆 SAG Award Nomination
Frequently Asked Questions
Patinkin is known for Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride, Saul Berenson in Homeland, and his Tony-winning Broadway career.
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." — one of the most quoted lines in cinema history.