Full Name: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
Birth Date: July 9, 1956
Birth Place: Concord, California, U.S.
Age: 68
(as of 2024)
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actor, filmmaker, producer
Height:
6 feet (183 cm)
Family:
Father: Amos Mefford Hanks (a cook)
Mother:
Janet Marylyn Frager (a hospital worker)
Siblings:
He has three siblings, including Larry Hanks, who is an entomologist.
First Spouse: Samantha Lewes (m. 1978; div. 1987) – They had two children:
Colin Hanks (actor)
Elizabeth Hanks
Current Spouse: Rita Wilson (m. 1988–present) – They have two sons:
Chester "Chet" Hanks Truman Hanks
Education:
High
School: Skyline High School,
Oakland, California
College: Attended Chabot College in Hayward, California Transferred to California State University, Sacramento, where he studied theater but did not complete his degree as he left early to pursue acting.
Career:
Tom Hanks is one of the most successful and versatile actors in Hollywood, known for both his
comedic and dramatic roles. His career began in the late 1970s with minor role in TV and film.
Key Career Milestones:
Breakthrough: His big break came with the film
"Splash" (1984), a romantic comedy directed by Ron Howard.
"Big"(1988): This film earned him
his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Academy Awards:
"Philadelphia" (1993): Hanks won his first Oscar for playing a lawyer
diagnosed with AIDS.
"Forrest Gump" (1994): He won his
second consecutive Oscar for playing a man who unintentionally influences major
historical events.
Iconic Films:
"Saving Private Ryan" (1998) –
Acclaimed war film directed by Steven Spielberg
"Cast Away" (2000) – Hanks'
performance as a man stranded on a desert island earned critical acclaim
"The Green Mile" (1999)
"The Da Vinci Code" series (2006–2016) – Hanks played Robert Langdon in the film adaptations of Dan Brown's
novels
"Toy Story" (1995–2019) – Voiced
Woody in the beloved animated series.
Hanks is also known for his work behind the camera as a producer and director, with projects like "Band
of Brothers" and "From
the Earth to the Moon."
Net Worth:
As of 2024, Tom Hanks' estimated net worth is $400 million. He is one of Hollywood's
highest-paid actors, consistently earning significant sums from film roles and
backend deals from box office hits.
Awards and Recognition:
Two Academy Awards for Best Actor ("Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump") Four Golden Globe Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded in 2016 by President Barack Obama Recognized as oneof the most beloved and respected figures in the film industry.
Notable Traits:
Known for his versatility,
Hanks can effortlessly transition between comedy, drama, and historical epics.
Often referred to as "America’s Dad" for his wholesome image and relatable public
persona. Hanks continues to act, produce, and influence the film industry, maintaining his status as one of
Hollywood’s most enduring talents.
