Tom Hanks

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About

Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker known for his portrayals of iconic characters in films such as Forrest Gump, Big, A League of Their Own, and Saving Private Ryan. He is also critically acclaimed for his performances in romantic comedies such as Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail. He has earned numerous awards including two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmy Awards.

Tom Hanks Timeline

1956

Tom Hanks is Born

On July 9, 1956, Thomas Jeffrey Hanks is born in Concord, California to Janet Marylyn Frager and Amos Mefford Hanks.

1978

Hanks Moves to New York City

After graduating from college, Hanks moves to New York City to pursue a career in acting.

1980

Makes Broadway Debut

Hanks makes his Broadway debut in a production of "The Taming of the Shrew".

1982

Big Break in Hollywood

Hanks lands a major role in the movie Splash and gains recognition in Hollywood.

1993

Wins First Academy Award

Hanks wins his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Philadephia.

1995

Second Academy Award Win

Hanks wins his second Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Forrest Gump.

2004

Receives Kennedy Center Honor

Hanks is presented with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors award.

5 Interesting Facts about Tom Hanks

1. Appeared in The Simpsons

Tom Hanks has made a brief appearance on the popular cartoon show The Simpsons. He appeared as himself in the episode "Krusty Gets Kancelled" in 1993.

2. Voice of Woody

Tom Hanks is best known for voicing the character of Woody in the Toy Story franchise. He also co-wrote and starred in the original Toy Story movie.

3. Started Out in TV

Before making it big in Hollywood, Tom Hanks started out as an actor on television, appearing in shows such as Bosom Buddies and Taxi.

4. Has a Star on the Walk of Fame

Tom Hanks has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

5. Won Two Academy Awards

Tom Hanks is the first actor to win two consecutive Best Actor Academy Awards, winning for his roles in Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Tom Hanks birthday?

Tom Hanks, the two-time Academy Award winning American movie actor, was born on July 9, 1956, and is currently 67 years old. He is best known for his iconic roles in numerous movies such as Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Toy Story, Philadelphia, Big, and Cast Away.