On this episode of Neutral, you may know him best for his portrayal of Vietnam veteran

Lieutenant Dan in the 1994 Oscar-winning film Forest Company.

Gary Sinesis is an Oscar-nominated actor and winner of an Emmy, a Golden Globe and two

screen actors Guild Awards and has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,

all while advocating for America's veterans for nearly 40 years.

For his service work, Gary has been presented with numerous humanitarian awards, including

the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society,

the George Catlett Marshall Medal from the Association of the US Army, and the Spirit of Hope

Award by the Department of Defense.

He was named an honorary chief petty officer by the United States Navy, who has penned

as an honorary Marine and received the Savannah's Thayer Award at West Point.

He's also the recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second highest civilian

honor awarded by the President of the States to citizens for exemplary deeds performed

in service of the nation.

I am pleased to welcome as my guest Gary Sinesis, a great entertainer and a great American.

For Veterans Day, we're sharing stories about the work Gary has done with veterans and

their families and Sinesis' fascinating life.

It's a great honor to have Gary Sinesis with us.

You've had a very, very interesting career and done some very cool movies and been recognized

and honored for your abilities.

But how did all that happen?

Did you know from childhood you wanted to be an actor?

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