Colin Hanks: Movies & Box Office

Colin Lewes Hanks (born November 24, 1977 in Sacramento, California) is an American actor and filmmaker who grew up in the shadow of Hollywood royalty, being the son of celebrated actor Tom Hanks and producer‑actress Samantha Lewes. After attending Sacramento Country Day School he pursued higher education at Chapman University and later Loyola Marymount University, though he left before completing a degree to focus on the craft of performance. Hanks made his television breakthrough in the late 1990s with the sci‑fi series Roswell, where his portrayal of Alex Whitmann earned him early fan recognition and opened doors to a series of teen comedies such as Whatever It Takes and Get Over It. His film debut came with the 2002 comedy Orange County, a role that showcased his natural comedic timing and led to supporting parts in blockbuster productions including Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005). Over the next decade he demonstrated remarkable range, moving from the quirky romance of The House Bunny (2008) to dramatic turns in Parkland (2013) and the critically acclaimed anthology series Fargo (2014‑2015), where his performance as Officer Gus Grimly garnered Golden Globe, Emmy and Critics’ Choice nominations. In addition to acting, Hanks has explored directing, producing documentaries such as All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records (2015) and Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (2017), reflecting a deep interest in music history and cultural narratives. His personal life is marked by his 2010 marriage to former publicist Samantha Bryant, with whom he shares two daughters, and a passionate fandom for teams like the San Francisco Giants and Liverpool FC. Throughout his career, Colin Hanks has blended the legacy of his famous lineage with a distinct voice, establishing himself as a versatile talent in both front‑of‑camera and behind‑the‑camera roles.