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Tom Hanks. Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. [2]
Take a journey through the prolific career of Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks through his standout roles in Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, and more films.
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A comprehensive list of Tom Hanks' performances and credits in film, television and stage, from 1980 to 2020. Includes his roles, awards, nominations, and collaborations with directors and producers.
- Early life
- Film
- Later career
- Acting career
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks was born in Concord, California, to Janet Marylyn (Frager), a hospital worker, and Amos Mefford Hanks, an itinerant cook. His mother's family, originally surnamed \"Fraga\", was entirely Portuguese, while his father was of mostly English ancestry. Tom grew up in what he has called a \"fractured\" family. He moved around a great...
Ron Howard was working on Splash (1984), a fantasy-comedy about a mermaid who falls in love with a business executive. Howard considered Hanks for the role of the main character's wisecracking brother, which eventually went to John Candy. Instead, Hanks landed the lead role and the film went on to become a surprise box office success, grossing more...
Hanks climbed back to the top again with his portrayal of a washed-up baseball legend turned manager in A League of Their Own (1992). Hanks has stated that his acting in earlier roles was not great, but that he subsequently improved. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Hanks noted his \"modern era of movie making ... because enough self-discovery has...
In Philadelphia, he played a gay lawyer with AIDS who sues his firm for discrimination. Hanks lost 35 pounds and thinned his hair in order to appear sickly for the role. In a review for People, Leah Rozen stated, \"Above all, credit for Philadelphia's success belongs to Hanks, who makes sure that he plays a character, not a saint. He is flat-out te...
- July 9, 1956
All Tom Hanks movies. by hobinek • Created 8 years ago • Modified 8 years ago. 2016 year plan - to see all movies with Tom Hanks <3. List activity. 547K views. 3.2K this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 45 titles. Sort by List order. 1. He Knows You're Alone. 1980 1h 34m R. 5.0 (4.3K) Rate. 41 Metascore.
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is widely regarded as an American cultural icon.
Parade lists and ranks the 28 best Tom Hanks movies of all time, from his breakthrough role in Big to his upcoming project Asteroid City. See the criteria, the ratings and the reasons behind the choices.
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