Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin calls on Jews to reflect on Gaza war: ‘Is this acceptable and sustainable?’

"Compassion for every person in Gaza is very Jewish, and the fact that I abhor the policies of the leader of that country does not mean I’m a self-hating Jew or I’m antisemitic,” Grody said.

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Kathryn Grody and Mandy Patinkin attend the "Seasoned" premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival at Spring Studios on June 08, 2025 in New York City.
Actor Mandy Patinkin arrives for the world premiere of Life Itself at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 8, 2018.

WATCH: Mandy Patinkin learns about his family's Holocaust history

Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin never thought he had family members who died in the Holocaust. A Holocaust documentary proved him wrong.

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Mandy Patinkin in the role of Inigo Montoya in the 1987 film 'Princess Bride'

Mandy Patinkin on why Inigo Montoya is Jewish

How would Saul Berenson, the CIA bureau chief, explain supporting Biden to his sister, a West Bank settler?

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