Basic Information
Name - Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
Date of Birth - July 9, 1956
Nationality - American
Profession - Actor, Filmmaker, Producer
Spouse - Rita Wilson (m. 1988), Samantha Lewes (m. 1978바카라1987)
Children - Colin Hanks, Truman Hanks, Chet Hanks, Elizabeth Ann Hanks
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Biography
Tom Hanks, often called "America바카라s Dad," is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood. Born in Concord, California, he grew up in a modest household, often moving around with his family. His parents divorced when he was young, and he credits his upbringing for teaching him resilience and adaptability.
Hanks discovered his love for acting during high school and pursued theater studies at Chabot College and later at California State University. He eventually dropped out to intern at the Great Lakes Theater Festival, where his acting talents began to shine.
His breakthrough came with the sitcom Bosom Buddies (1980바카라1982) and later the film Splash (1984). Over the years, he has become a household name, known for his versatility, emotional depth, and iconic performances in films like Forrest Gump, Cast Away, and Saving Private Ryan. Hanks has also proven his talent behind the camera, with success as a director and producer.
Career Timeline
Key Milestones
1980 - Debuted in the sitcom Bosom Buddies.
1984 - Starred in Splash, his first major film role.
1994 - Won his first Academy Award for Philadelphia.
1995 - Became the voice of Woody in Pixar바카라s Toy Story.
1998 - Starred in Saving Private Ryan, earning widespread acclaim.
2000 - Delivered a solo tour de force in Cast Away.
2016 - Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to the arts.
Achievements
Awards & Recognition
Academy Awards: Two wins for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).
Golden Globe Awards: Multiple wins, including for Big, Forrest Gump, and Cast Away.
Primetime Emmy Awards: Recognition for his work as a producer on Band of Brothers and John Adams.
Cecil B. DeMille Award: Lifetime achievement recognition in 2020.
Records/Stats
Tom Hanks is one of the few actors to win back-to-back Academy Awards.
His films have collectively grossed over $10 billion worldwide.
Philanthropic Work
Hanks is a passionate advocate for veterans바카라 rights, supporting organizations like the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
He has donated significantly to education, cancer research, and environmental causes.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases
바카라Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you바카라re gonna get.바카라 바카라 Forrest Gump.
바카라Houston, we have a problem.바카라 바카라 Apollo 13.
바카라There바카라s no crying in baseball!바카라 바카라 A League of Their Own.
On acting: 바카라If it wasn바카라t hard, everyone would do it. It바카라s the hard that makes it great.바카라
