Thomas Jeffrey Hanks.

Date of Birth. July 9, 1956.

Place of Birth. Concord, California, USA.

Film Career. Tom Hanks is a celebrated American actor, producer, and director known for his versatility and talent in film. He is considered one of Hollywood's most beloved icons.

Education and Training. Hanks studied acting at California State University, Sacramento, before embarking on his theatrical and film career.

Early Career. Tom Hanks gained prominence with films such as "Big" (1988) and "Forrest Gump" (1994), the latter earning him an Oscar for Best Actor. He demonstrated his ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles.

Personal Life. Tom Hanks is known for his relatively quiet personal life and his long-standing marriage to actress Rita Wilson. The couple has two children.

Interests and Hobbies. In addition to acting, Tom Hanks is passionate about history and has produced and directed films based on historical events. He is also an avid collector of vintage typewriters.

Important Films:

"Forrest Gump" (1994): Tom Hanks portrays Forrest Gump, a man with low IQ who finds himself involved in significant American historical events. The film has become a classic and marked a high point in Hanks' career.

"Saving Private Ryan" (1998): Hanks stars as Captain John Miller in this epic war film set during World War II. His performance was critically acclaimed.

"Cast Away" (2000): Tom Hanks plays Chuck Noland, a man stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. His performance was poignant and intense.

"Philadelphia" (1993): Hanks won his first Oscar for his role as Andrew Beckett, a lawyer with AIDS who fights against discrimination. The film helped raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.

Filmography

• 1980 - "He Knows You're Alone" (Armand Mastroianni)
• 1984 - "Splash" (Ron Howard)
• 1984 - "Bachelor Party" (Neal Israel)
• 1985 - "The Man with One Red Shoe" (Stan Dragoti)
• 1985 - "Volunteers" (Nicholas Meyer)
• 1986 - "The Money Pit" (Richard Benjamin)
• 1986 - "Nothing in Common" (Garry Marshall)
• 1987 - "Every Time We Say Goodbye" (Moshé Mizrahi)
• 1987 - "Dragnet" (Tom Mankiewicz)
• 1988 - "Big" (Penny Marshall)
• 1988 - "Punchline" (David Seltzer)
• 1989 - "The 'Burbs" (Joe Dante)
• 1989 - "Turner & Hooch" (Roger Spottiswoode)
• 1990 - "Joe Versus the Volcano" (John Patrick Shanley)
• 1990 - "The Bonfire of the Vanities" (Brian De Palma)
• 1992 - "Radio Flyer" (Richard Donner)
• 1992 - "A League of Their Own" (Penny Marshall)
• 1993 - "Sleepless in Seattle" (Nora Ephron)
• 1993 - "Philadelphia" (Jonathan Demme)
• 1994 - "Forrest Gump" (Robert Zemeckis)
• 1995 - "Apollo 13" (Ron Howard)
• 1995 - "Toy Story" (John Lasseter) - Voice
• 1996 - "That Thing You Do!" (Tom Hanks) - Also director
• 1998 - "Saving Private Ryan" (Steven Spielberg)
• 1998 - "You've Got Mail" (Nora Ephron)
• 1999 - "Toy Story 2" (John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, Lee Unkrich) - Voice
• 1999 - "The Green Mile" (Frank Darabont)
• 2000 - "Cast Away" (Robert Zemeckis)
• 2002 - "Road to Perdition" (Sam Mendes)
• 2002 - "Catch Me If You Can" (Steven Spielberg)
• 2004 - "The Ladykillers" (Ethan Coen, Joel Coen)
• 2004 - "The Terminal" (Steven Spielberg)
• 2004 - "Elvis Has Left the Building" (Joel Zwick) - Cameo
• 2004 - "The Polar Express" (Robert Zemeckis) - Multiple roles
• 2006 - "The Da Vinci Code" (Ron Howard)
• 2007 - "Charlie Wilson's War" (Mike Nichols)
• 2008 - "The Great Buck Howard" (Sean McGinly) - Cameo
• 2009 - "Angels & Demons" (Ron Howard)
• 2010 - "Toy Story 3" (Lee Unkrich) - Voice
• 2011 - "Larry Crowne" (Tom Hanks) - Also director
• 2011 - "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" (Stephen Daldry)
• 2012 - "Cloud Atlas" (Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski)
• 2013 - "Captain Phillips" (Paul Greengrass)
• 2013 - "Saving Mr. Banks" (John Lee Hancock)
• 2015 - "Bridge of Spies" (Steven Spielberg)
• 2016 - "A Hologram for the King" (Tom Tykwer)
• 2016 - "Sully" (Clint Eastwood)
• 2016 - "Inferno" (Ron Howard)
• 2017 - "The Circle" (James Ponsoldt)
• 2017 - "The Post" (Steven Spielberg)
• 2019 - "Toy Story 4" (Josh Cooley) - Voice
• 2019 - "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" (Marielle Heller)
• 2020 - "Greyhound" (Aaron Schneider) - Also writer
• 2020 - "News of the World" (Paul Greengrass)
• 2021 - "Finch" (Miguel Sapochnik)

AWARDS

Academy Awards (Oscars):

Best Actor: Won for "Philadelphia" (1993) and "Forrest Gump" (1994).

He has also received other nominations, including for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Cast Away".

Golden Globe Awards:

Won several Golden Globes, including for "Big," "Philadelphia," "Forrest Gump," and "Cast Away".

He has received additional nominations for his roles.

BAFTA Awards:

Received nominations for his roles in various films.

Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG):

Won and received nominations for his performances.

Emmy Awards:

Won Emmy Awards as a producer of miniseries and television series.