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There are no small roles, only small actors.
Gary Sinise certainly proves the truth of the old theatre adage (and proves that he's anything but a small actor), bringing intelligence and heart to smaller roles in both television and film. The images below represent this work.
In this 1999 movie starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise played Burt Hammersmith, the lawyer who had defended a man convicted of a terrible crime.
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In this 1995 western starring Sharon Stone and Gene Hackman, Gary Sinise plays the Marshall.
In this 1993 movie starring Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise plays Norman Strick, the family's evil neighbor. His actions will have a pivotal effect on their lives.

Gary Sinise guest-starred in the 1990 episode "Lullaby" as Lord Tony Rutherford, a society photographer...with a family secret.

Gary Sinise's television directing debut was an episode of this stylish and enigmatic TV series. Prior to directing, he appeared as guest star in "For Love or Money," one of the final episodes located in Chicago.