Malinowski, who’s been nicknamed “Lieutenant Dan” — in a nod to Gary Sinise’s seafaring character in “Forrest Gump” — said he had planned on remaining on his boat.

Malinowski, whose nickname stems from his resemblance to the one-legged Forrest Gump character, fell into the limelight after millions followed his saga via TikTok user Terrence Concannon’s ...

Joseph Malinowski, 54, nicknamed for his resemblance to the double-amputee sailor played by Gary Sinise in "Forrest Gump," racked up dozens of arrests in North Carolina and Florida dating back to ...

On July 6, 1994, "Forrest Gump" opened in U.S. theaters, earning actor Tom Hanks his second Oscar for Best Actor.