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American actor and filmmaker
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| Name | Tom Hanks |
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| Birth date | Birth date -1st March 1966 |
| Birth place | Concord, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Actor, filmmaker |
| Years active | 1977–present |
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Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide and is regarded as an American cultural icon. He has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards out of six nominations.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Hanks was born in Concord, California, to hospital worker Janet Marylyn (née Frager) and itinerant cook Amos Mefford Hanks. His mother was of Portuguese descent, while his father had English ancestry. Hanks's parents divorced in 1960. His three oldest siblings went with their father, while the youngest, Jim, remained with their mother in Red Bluff, California.
Career[edit | edit source]
Early work[edit | edit source]
Hanks began his acting career in the 1970s with small roles in television and stage productions. He gained prominence in the 1980s with a string of comedy films that highlighted his comedic talent, including Splash (1984), Bachelor Party (1984), and Big (1988), for which he received his first Academy Award for Best Actor nomination.
Breakthrough and success[edit | edit source]
Hanks's career reached new heights in the 1990s with critically acclaimed performances in films such as Philadelphia (1993), for which he won his first Academy Award for Best Actor, and Forrest Gump (1994), which earned him a second consecutive Academy Award for Best Actor. Other notable films from this period include Apollo 13 (1995), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and The Green Mile (1999).
2000s to present[edit | edit source]
In the 2000s, Hanks continued to deliver strong performances in films such as Cast Away (2000), Catch Me If You Can (2002), and The Terminal (2004). He also ventured into directing and producing, with notable projects including the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010).
Hanks has also voiced the character Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story franchise since 1995. His recent work includes roles in Sully (2016), The Post (2017), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019).
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Hanks married actress Samantha Lewes in 1978, and they had two children, Colin and Elizabeth. The couple divorced in 1987. In 1988, Hanks married actress Rita Wilson, with whom he has two sons, Chester (Chet) and Truman.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Hanks's extensive filmography includes a wide range of genres and roles. Some of his most notable films include:
- Splash (1984)
- Big (1988)
- Philadelphia (1993)
- Forrest Gump (1994)
- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- Cast Away (2000)
- The Da Vinci Code (2006)
- Toy Story series (1995–2019)
Awards and honors[edit | edit source]
Hanks has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including:
- Two Academy Awards for Best Actor
- Seven Primetime Emmy Awards
- Four Golden Globe Awards
Related pages[edit | edit source]
- List of awards and nominations received by Tom Hanks
- Rita Wilson
- Colin Hanks
- Chet Hanks
- Jim Hanks
- Toy Story (franchise)
- Forrest Gump (film)
- Philadelphia (film)
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