Sinise, a co-founder of Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company, co-starred in “Apollo 13” and “Forrest Gump,” and led the cast of “NCIS: NY” for nine seasons.

Actor Gary Sinise, who began supporting military members and first responders through the 2011 launch of his Gary Sinise Foundation, will receive an honorary AARP Award in October.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gary Sinise will receive an honorary AARP Award for his work through his foundation that supports military members and first responders. Skip to content.

The organization announced Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, that Sinise will receive the honorary AARP Purpose Prize award during a ceremony on Oct. 25. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) ...

Gary Sinise to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize Award By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 | 8:31 a.m.

FILE - Gary Sinise attends the LA premiere of "I Still Believe," at ArcLight Hollywood, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. Sinise will receive an honorary AARP Award for his work through his ...

FILE - Gary Sinise attends the LA premiere of "I Still Believe," at ArcLight Hollywood, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. Sinise will receive an honorary AARP Award for his work through his ...