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| Also Known As | Thomas J. Hanks • Thomas Jeffrey Hanks |
|---|---|
| Born | July 9, 1956 (age 68) • Concord • California |
| Awards And Honors | Cecil B. DeMille Award (2020) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016) • Kennedy Center Honors (2014) • Academy Award (1995) • Academy Award (1994) • Academy Award (1995): Actor in a Leading Role • Academy Award (1994): Actor in a Leading Role • Cecil B. DeMille Award (2020) • Emmy Award (2015): Outstanding Limited Series • Emmy Award (2012): Outstanding Miniseries or Movie • Emmy Award (2010): Outstanding Miniseries • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Miniseries • Emmy Award (2002): Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or a Dramatic Special • Emmy Award (2002): Outstanding Miniseries • Emmy Award (1998): Outstanding Miniseries • Golden Globe Award (2013): Best Television Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (2009): Best Television Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (2002): Best Television Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (2001): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (1999): Best Television Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1995): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (1994): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (1989): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Kennedy Center Honor (2014) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016) |
| Notable Works | “The Bonfire of the Vanities” • “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece” |
| Married To | Samantha Lewes (1978–1987) • Rita Wilson (1988–present) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Toy Story 2" (1999) • "Happy Days" (1982) • "Bachelor Party" (1984) • "Tales from the Crypt" (1992) • "Taxi" (1982) • "The Green Mile" (1999) • "Every Time We Say Goodbye" (1986) • "Freedom: A History of US" (2003) • "Angels & Demons" (2009) • "Sleepless in Seattle" (1993) • "Apollo 13" (1995) • "Big City Greens" (2020) • "Sully" (2016) • "Volunteers" (1985) • "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" (2019) • "The Bonfire of the Vanities" (1990) • "A Hologram for the King" (2016) • "The Simpsons Movie" (2007) • "Dragnet" (1987) • "Captain Phillips" (2013) • "Nothing in Common" (1986) • "The Polar Express" (2004) • "The Pacific" (2010) • "Splash" (1984) • "30 Rock" (2011) • "Road to Perdition" (2002) • "Forrest Gump" (1994) • "The Love Boat" (1980) • "Toy Story 3" (2010) • "Larry Crowne" (2011) • "That Thing You Do!" (1996) • "Ithaca" (2015) • "You've Got Mail" (1998) • "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" (2011) • "He Knows You're Alone" (1980) • "Cast Away" (2000) • "Joe Versus the Volcano" (1990) • "Saving Mr. Banks" (2013) • "Toy Story" (1995) • "Bosom Buddies" (1980–1982) • "Turner & Hooch" (1989) • "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) • "A League of Their Own" (1992) • "Catch Me If You Can" (2002) • "Bridge of Spies" (2015) • "Philadelphia" (1993) • "Late Show with David Letterman" (2009) • "Inferno" (2016) • "The Wonderful World of Disney" (1997) • "Elvis Has Left the Building" (2004) • "The Post" (2017) • "Toy Story 4" (2019) • "Greyhound" (2020) • "The Terminal" (2004) • "Family Ties" (1983–1984) • "Fallen Angels" (1993) • "The 'Burbs" (1989) • "The Da Vinci Code" (2006) • "Punchline" (1988) • "Cars" (2006) • "The Daily Show" (2011) • "Cloud Atlas" (2012) • "The Money Pit" (1986) • "The Great Buck Howard" (2008) • "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) • "The Man with One Red Shoe" (1985) • "The Ladykillers" (2004) • "Maya & Marty" (2016) • "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007) • "Big" (1988) • "The Circle" (2017) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Larry Crowne" (2011) • "That Thing You Do!" (1996) • "Fallen Angels" (1993) • "Tales from the Crypt" (1992) • "A League of Their Own" (1993) • "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) • "Band of Brothers" (2001) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) • "Greyhound" (2020) • "Larry Crowne" (2011) • "That Thing You Do!" (1996) • "Band of Brothers" (2001) |
Top Questions
Is Tom Hanks married?
Samantha Lewes (1978–1987), Rita Wilson (1988–present)
Where was Tom Hanks born?
Tom Hanks was born in Concord, California, United States.
When was Tom Hanks born?
Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956.
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