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Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin was born in Chicago in 1952. His father was an opera singer and his mother a pianist, which gave him an early connection to music and...
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Mandy Patinkin was born in Chicago in 1952. His father was an opera singer and his mother a pianist, which gave him an early connection to music and performance.
In 1984, he recorded 'Coffee in a Cardboard Cup,' a Bob Dylan song that became one of his most recognizable pieces. He's also known for his work on Broadway in shows like 'Evita' and 'Sunday in the Park with George,' and for film roles including 'The Princess Bride' and 'Yentl.'
Patinkin has worked with composers like Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein. In 2004, he was treated for throat cancer and returned to performing afterward.
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