Who Is Tom Hanks?
Tom Hanks’ real name is Thomas Jeffrey Hanks. He was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California, USA. His parents’ names are Janet Marylyn Frager and Amos Mefford Hanks. As of 2022, he would be 67 years old.
EDUCATION
Tom Hanks attended California State University, Sacramento, but dropped out to pursue acting. He later received an honorary doctorate from the university in 1996.
CAREER
Tom Hanks is a highly acclaimed actor, producer, writer, and director. He gained recognition for his roles in various television shows and movies, including “Bosom Buddies” and “Big.” However, he achieved widespread fame and critical acclaim for his performances in films such as “Forrest Gump,” “Philadelphia,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Cast Away,” and “Apollo 13,” among others.
Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards, including Oscars, Golden Globes, and Emmys. Additionally, Hanks has ventured into producing and directing, further solidifying his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and talented figures.
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FAMILY
Tom Hanks has been married twice. His first marriage was to Samantha Lewes (real name Susan Dillingham), with whom he had two children, Colin and Elizabeth Hanks. After divorcing Lewes in 1987, Hanks married actress Rita Wilson in 1988. The couple has two sons together, Chester and Truman Hanks. Hanks has a close-knit family and often speaks fondly of his wife and children in interviews.
RELATIONSHIPS
Tom Hanks has been in a committed relationship with his wife, Rita Wilson, since 1986. Prior to his marriage to Wilson, Hanks was married to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987. Apart from these marriages, there haven’t been any widely publicized romantic relationships involving Tom Hanks. He and Rita Wilson are known for their strong and enduring marriage, often appearing together at public events and supporting each other’s careers.
FILMOGRAPHY
Tom Hanks has an extensive filmography spanning several decades. Here’s a more comprehensive list of Tom Hanks’ filmography:
- He Knows You’re Alone (1980) 2. Mazes and Monsters (1982) (TV movie) 3. Splash (1984)
- Bachelor Party (1984)
- The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) 6. Volunteers (1985)
- Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986) 8. The Money Pit (1986)
- Nothing in Common (1986)
- Dragnet (1987)
- Big (1988)
- Punchline (1988)
- Turner & Hooch (1989)
- The ‘Burbs (1989)
- Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) 16. The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) 17. A League of Their Own (1992) 18. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
- Philadelphia (1993)
- Forrest Gump (1994)
- Apollo 13 (1995)
- Toy Story (1995) (voice)
- That Thing You Do! (1996)
- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- You’ve Got Mail (1998)
- Toy Story 2 (1999) (voice)
- The Green Mile (1999)
- Cast Away (2000)
- Road to Perdition (2002)
- Catch Me If You Can (2002)
- The Terminal (2004)
- The Polar Express (2004) (voice) 33. The Ladykillers (2004)
- The Da Vinci Code (2006)
- Cars (2006) (voice)
- Charlie Wilson’s War (2007)
- The Great Buck Howard (2008) 38. Angels & Demons (2009)
- Toy Story 3 (2010) (voice)
- Larry Crowne (2011)
- Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011) 42. Cloud Atlas (2012)
- Captain Phillips (2013)
- Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- Bridge of Spies (2015)
- A Hologram for the King (2016) 47. Sully (2016)
- Inferno (2016)
- The Circle (2017)
- The Post (2017)
- Toy Story 4 (2019) (voice)
- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
- Greyhound (2020)
- News of the World (2020)
This list includes feature films where Tom Hanks appeared either as an actor or provided voice work.
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AWARDS
Tom Hanks has received numerous awards throughout his career for his outstanding performances. Some of his most notable awards include:
- Academy Awards (Oscars):
– Best Actor for “Philadelphia” (1994)
– Best Actor for “Forrest Gump” (1995)
- Golden Globe Awards:
– Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for “Philadelphia” (1994)
– Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for “Forrest Gump” (1995) – Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement (2020)
- Primetime Emmy Awards:
– Outstanding Miniseries for “From the Earth to the Moon” (1998) (as executive producer) – Outstanding Miniseries for “Band of Brothers” (2002) (as executive producer) 4. Screen Actors Guild Awards:
– Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for “Forrest Gump” (1995)
– Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for “John Adams” (2009)
- BAFTA Awards:
– Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Philadelphia” (1994)
– Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Forrest Gump” (1995)
These are just a selection of the awards Hanks has won. He has also received numerous nominations and honors from various industry bodies for his contributions to film and television.
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NET WORTH
Tom Hanks’ net worth was estimated to be around $400 million. However, please note that net worth figures can fluctuate over time due to various factors such as investments, earnings, and expenses.
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