Mandy Patinkin

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Characters played by Mandy Patinkin

Saul Berenson — Homeland (2011)

Longtime colleague and mentor to Carrie Mathison. He rises to CIA director in season 3, where he pursues Iranian intelligence operations, and later serves as National Security Advisor in season 8, leading peace negotiations in Afghanistan while relying on Carrie's expertise.

Rube Sofer — Dead Like Me (2003)

Rube Sofer is a grim reaper working within the External Influence Division, the group responsible for collecting souls lost through accidents and homicides. He is part of Georgia 'George' Lass’s afterlife environment and, like her, responds to the sadness of existence after death in a relatively direct and unguarded way.

Inigo Montoya — The Princess Bride (1987)

A skilled Spanish swordsman motivated by a lifelong quest for revenge against his father's six-fingered murderer. After being defeated and later reuniting with his allies, he successfully confronts and kills Count Rugen, finally achieving his goal before accepting a new path.

Mr. Tushman — Wonder (2017)

The compassionate school principal who mediates conflicts, reads Jack's apology letter, confronts Julian's parents with evidence of bullying, and ultimately forgives Julian after his sincere apology.

Papa Smurf — Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)

Wise, bearded leader and father figure of the Smurf village.

Irwin Dempsey — Life Itself (2018)

Will's father who joins him and his therapist for lunch. He provides parental stability during Will's post-trauma recovery, walking home with them as Will processes his grief and prepares for his psychological breakdown.

Gabe — Wish I Was Here (2014)

Aidan's father who insists his grandchildren attend an Orthodox Jewish day school. When his cancer returns, he invests his remaining savings into experimental stem cell treatment, inadvertently causing the family's financial crisis for the children's education. He passes away, with Noah finally reuniting at his bedside.

Stanley Irving — Everyone's Hero (2006)

Yankee's father and a stadium custodian falsely accused of the bat theft, resulting in his temporary firing. He searches for his son after discovering his departure and eventually reconciles with him, celebrating the victory before being reinstated.

Sir Jago Larofsky — 4.3.2.1 (2010)

A music school director in New York who conducts an impromptu audition. He accepts Cassandra into his prestigious program, facilitating her academic success and personal independence.

Huxley — The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

The greedy, human-like villain who rules a castle on Mount Pickanose and steals objects from Grouchland. He serves as the main antagonist targeting Elmo's blanket.

Samuel 'George' Francisco — Alien Nation (1988)

A newly promoted Newcomer detective partnered with Sykes. Despite initial friction, they develop a strong bond. Francisco uncovers a plot to reintroduce the pacifying drug Jabroka, destroys the lab to protect his species, and later rescues Sykes from the water. He accepts his role as a bridge between humans and Newcomers.

Jordan Berman — The Queen of Spain (2016)

American producer overseeing the Queen Isabella project, pragmatic and ambitious.

Career Overview

Mandy Patinkin has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently God of War with 1 titles. Signature works include Homeland, Death and Other Details, Dead Like Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
89
Birth Date
1952-11-30
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q267097), public domain (CC0).