Sinise Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Actor Gary Sinise, best known for his role as Lt. Dan in "Forrest Gump," received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.

The Golden Globe winner, Oscar nominee and longtime military supporter spends his free time touring military bases around the world and performing with the Lt. Dan band. He received praise Monday from the Department of Defense and military members. 

Congratulations to @GarySinise, a longtime supporter of veterans, on his Hollywood Walk of Fame star! @wofstargirl https://t.co/9l75ZRLoHp

— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) April 17, 2017

"I am here to represent the thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who know and adore Gary for his commitment to supporting and serving our nation's sons and daughters who defend and protect our country's way of life," four-star Gen. Robin Rand said at the ceremony.

Sinise said he was surprised by the honor. 

"A little bit surreal," Sinise told Variety. "But certainly very nice and flattered and honored."

• Politicking of Actors Like George Clooney Grows Tiresome
• Samuel L. Jackson Criticizes the Casting of Black British Actors in American Films