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Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks, born as Thomas Jeffrey Hanks on July 9, 1956, is identified worldwide as a leading figure in the film industry. Known for his versatility, he has showcased his talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Hanks' career boasts an impressive variety of recognitions, including two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He has also been nominated for five BAFTA Awards and a Tony Award, further exemplifying his diverse talent. Hanks' contributions to the film industry earned him the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020.
Hanks' repertoire includes a number of critically and commercially successful films such as 'Philadelphia', 'Forrest Gump', 'Saving Private Ryan', 'Cast Away' and the 'Toy Story' series. His breakthrough came with leading roles in comedies like 'Splash', 'The Money Pit', and 'Big', but Hanks' repertoire spans across genres and he's frequently featured in dramatic roles, biographical dramas, and romantic comedies. Hanks has collaborated with highly regarded directors such as Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Nora Ephron, and Robert Zemeckis. Besides his acting career, Hanks made his mark as a filmmaker and has an active participation on television as well.
Biography, Career & Filmography
Learn more about Tom Hanks, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Tom Hanks rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.
Given Name: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
Born: Concord, California, U.S.
Citizenship: United States, Greece
Birthday: July 9, 1956
Occupations: Actor, filmmaker
Years Active: 1977-present
Children: 4
Spouses: Samantha Lewes, Rita Wilson
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Awards and Nominations Received by Tom Hanks
Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Tom Hanks has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodBest Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor)
A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Charlie Wilson's WarMovies Featuring Tom Hanks
A Man Called Otto
A League of Their Own
Charlie Wilson's War
Toy Story
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 2
Toy Story 4
Larry Crowne
Asteroid City
Quincy
Apollo 13
The Ladykillers
Catch Me If You Can
That Thing You Do!
Philadelphia
Big
The Post
Inferno
Greyhound
Cloud Atlas
Volunteers
Finch
News of the World
Bridge of Spies
Captain Phillips
Saving Mr. Banks
Sully
The Great Buck Howard
A Hologram for the King
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Elvis
Saving Private Ryan
The Terminal
The Money Pit
Joe Versus the Volcano
The Circle
The Polar Express
Pinocchio
Road to Perdition
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Turner & Hooch
Cast Away
Forrest Gump
Angels & Demons
The 'Burbs
The Da Vinci Code
The Man with One Red Shoe
Bachelor Party
Nothing in Common
The Green Mile
Punchline
Splash
You've Got Mail
Sleepless in Seattle
Dragnet
California Typewriter
The Bloody Hundredth
Here
The Pacific
Hawaiian Vacation
The Extraordinary Voyage
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
The Road We’ve Traveled
Partysaurus Rex
Killing Lincoln
Boatlift
Inventing David Geffen
And the Oscar Goes To…
The Sixties
Prohibition
Small Fry
Radioman
Electric City
The Real Mary Poppins
The Dave Clark Five and Beyond: Glad All Over
All In
Walking the Mile
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Toy Story of Terror!
There’s Something About Romcoms
Spielberg
Die Clint Eastwood Story
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Mike Nichols: An American Master
The Mayo Clinic
Shooting War
The Making of ‘Band of Brothers’
Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch
People Like Us: Making ‘Philadelphia’
Elvis Has Left the Building
Making ‘Saving Private Ryan’
‘Saving Private Ryan’: Boot Camp
Live 8
Earth to America
Making That Thing You Do
Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip
Passport to the Universe
Making a ‘Splash’
Rebels of Oakland: The A’s, The Raiders, The ’70s
Who Needs Sleep?
The Pixar Story
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
He Knows You’re Alone
Mazes and Monsters
Every Time We Say Goodbye
Rescued from the Closet
Celebrating America
We Are Cinema
Tom Hanks: Hollywood’s Mr Nice Guy
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear
Exclusively Elvis: A Special Edition of 20/20
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy
A Night at the Academy Museum
The Celluloid Closet
A Timeless Call
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13
The Harryhausen Chronicles
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Radio Flyer
The Story Behind ‘Toy Story’
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Tom Hanks: The Nomad
Beyond All Boundaries
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
De “Matrix” à “Sense8”, la révolution Wachowski
The Universal Story
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
From the Earth to the Moon
Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump
Making ‘Toy Story’
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
’Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark
John Candy: I Like Me
Career Timeline
Track the complete movie timeline of Tom Hanks, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2024
The Bloody Hundredth
Self - Narrator
Here
Richard
De “Matrix” à “Sense8”, la révolution Wachowski
Self (archive footage)
2023
Asteroid City
Stanley Zak
How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest
Narrator (voice)
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Narrator
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
Tom Hanks: The Nomad
Self (archive footage)
2022
A Man Called Otto
Otto
Elvis
Colonel Tom Parker
Pinocchio
Geppetto
Tom Hanks: Hollywood’s Mr Nice Guy
Self (archive footage)
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear
Woody (voice) (archive footage)
Exclusively Elvis: A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Self
’Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen
Self
2021
Finch
Finch
Celebrating America
Self - Host
We Are Cinema
Self (archive footage)
A Night at the Academy Museum
Self
2016
Inferno
Sully
A Hologram for the King
There’s Something About Romcoms
Self
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Self
2015
Bridge of Spies
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Self
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Self
2014
And the Oscar Goes To…
Self - Actor
The Real Mary Poppins
Self
The Dave Clark Five and Beyond: Glad All Over
Self
All In
Self
Walking the Mile
Self
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Woody (voice)
2013
Captain Phillips
Saving Mr. Banks
Killing Lincoln
Self - Narrator
Toy Story of Terror!
Woody (Voice)
2012
Cloud Atlas
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
(archive footage)
The Road We’ve Traveled
Self - Narrator
Partysaurus Rex
Woody (voice)
Inventing David Geffen
Self
Radioman
Self
Electric City
Voice Actor (voice)
2011
Larry Crowne
Hawaiian Vacation
Woody (voice)
The Extraordinary Voyage
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Boatlift
Narrator
Small Fry
Woody (voice)
2009
The Great Buck Howard
Angels & Demons
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Self
Beyond All Boundaries
Narrator
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Host
2004
The Ladykillers
The Terminal
The Polar Express
People Like Us: Making ‘Philadelphia’
Self
Elvis Has Left the Building
Mailbox-Elvis
Making ‘Saving Private Ryan’
Self
‘Saving Private Ryan’: Boot Camp
Self
Making a ‘Splash’
Self / Allen Bauer
2003
Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Self
The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch
Self - Interviewee
Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip
Horatio Nelson Jackson (voice)
Rebels of Oakland: The A’s, The Raiders, The ’70s
Self
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