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Years Active. 1974-present. Mandel Bruce "Mandy" Patinkin is an American actor of stage and screen and a tenor vocalist, best known for his roles in the TV series Chicago Hope, Dead Like Me and Criminal Minds, and his roles in the films The Princess Bride and Alien Nation .
Patinkin had leading roles in television shows, playing Dr. Jeffrey Geiger in Chicago Hope (1994–2000), SSA Jason Gideon in the CBS crime-drama series Criminal Minds (2005–2007), Saul Berenson in the Showtime drama series Homeland (2011–2020), and Rufus Cotesworth in the Hulu mystery series Death and Other Details (2024).
Apr 14, 2024 · Updated Apr 14, 2024. Mandy Patinkin starred as FBI profiler Jason Gideon on Criminal Minds, but he only appeared in the first three seasons before disappearing. Summary. Mandy Patinkin's Special Agent Jason Gideon was one of the original cast members in Criminal Minds, but abruptly left the series early in its third season.
- Kevin Melrose
Rumours persist about Patinkin's sudden departure from Criminal Minds (2005). He simply failed to show up one day for a table read. He has contacted the entire cast to explain what is referred to as "personal reasons" for leaving.
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- November 30, 1952
Jan 4, 2024 · Mandy Patinkin left Criminal Minds due to his aversion to the show's "disturbing content," which took a toll on his mental health. His character, Jason Gideon, was written out of the show in season 3, with his fate revealed in season 10.
- Colin Mccormick
May 12, 2022 · One of the show's major stars, Mandy Patinkin, who played Agent Jason Gideon, announced his departure in 2007, per Entertainment Weekly . To say that his departure caused...
Rumours persist about Patinkin's sudden departure from Criminal Minds (2005). He simply failed to show up one day for a table read. He has contacted the entire cast to explain what is referred to as "personal reasons" for leaving.
