George Wallace is a 1997 television film starring Gary Sinise as the infamous Alabama governor, George Wallace. It was directed by John Frankenheimer, who won an Emmy award, as did Sinise, and Mare Winningham for their performances. The film was based on the 1996 biography Wallace : The Classic Portrait of Alabama Governor George Wallace by Marshall Frady, who also co-wrote the teleplay.
The film was highly praised by critics and in addition to the Emmy awards, received the Golden Globe for Best Miniseries/Motion Picture made for TV. Angelina Jolie also received a Golden Globe for her performance as George Wallace's second wife, Cornelia.
The night that Sinise, Gary won the Emmy award for his portrayal of George Wallace, the real George Wallace died of a heart attack.
