Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California, to Janet Marylyn<\/strong>, a hospital worker, and Amos Mefford Hanks<\/strong>, an itinerant cook. His mother\u2019s family, originally surnamed Fraga<\/strong>, was entirely Portuguese, while his father was of mostly English ancestry. Hanks grew up in what he has called a fractured family, as his parents divorced when he was five years old, and he moved around a lot with his father and his three siblings. He attended Skyline High School<\/strong> in Oakland, California, where he developed an interest in acting. He later studied theater at Chabot College<\/strong> in Hayward, California, and transferred to California State University<\/strong>, Sacramento, but dropped out to pursue his acting career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tom Hanks began his acting career in community theater and low-budget films. He made his film debut in the horror film He Knows You\u2019re Alone<\/strong>, and his television debut in the sitcom Bosom Buddies<\/strong>, where he played a cross-dressing advertising agent. He also appeared in guest roles on shows such as Happy Days, Taxi<\/strong>, and Family Ties<\/strong>. Tom Hanks gained recognition as a comedic actor with his roles in Splash<\/strong>, The Money Pit<\/strong>, Big,<\/strong> and A League of Their Own<\/strong> in 1992.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanks also proved his versatility as a dramatic actor with his roles in Philadelphia<\/strong>, Forrest Gump<\/strong>, Saving Private Ryan<\/strong>, The Green Mile<\/strong>, Cast Away<\/strong>, and Road to Perdition<\/strong>, a crime drama about a hitman who seeks revenge for his family\u2019s murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanks has also collaborated with several acclaimed directors, such as Steven Spielberg<\/strong>, Ron Howard<\/strong>, Nora Ephron<\/strong>, and Robert Zemeckis<\/strong>. He has worked with Spielberg <\/strong>on five films: Saving Private Ryan<\/strong>, Catch Me If You Can<\/strong>, The Terminal<\/strong>, Bridge of Spies<\/strong>, and The Post<\/strong>, as well as the HBO <\/strong>miniseries Band of Brothers<\/strong> and The Pacific<\/strong>, which he also produced and wrote. Tom Hanks has worked with Howard <\/strong>on four films: Splash<\/strong>, Apollo 13<\/strong>, The Da Vinci Code<\/strong>, and Inferno<\/strong>, as well as the documentary series From the Earth to the Moon<\/strong>), which he also produced and wrote. He has worked with Ephron <\/strong>on three films: Sleepless in Seattle<\/strong>, You\u2019ve Got Mail<\/strong>, and Lucky Guy<\/strong>, a Broadway play based on the life of journalist Mike McAlary<\/strong>. He has worked with Zemeckis <\/strong>on three films: Forrest Gump<\/strong>, The Polar Express<\/strong>, and A Christmas Carol<\/strong>, in which he performed multiple roles using motion capture technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tom Hanks has also ventured into directing and producing. He made his directorial debut with That Thing You Do!<\/strong>, a musical comedy about a 1960s pop band, in which he also starred and wrote the original songs. He also directed and starred in Larry Crowne<\/strong>, a romantic comedy about a middle-aged man who goes back to college. Tom Hanks launched his production company Playtone <\/strong>in 1998, which has produced several films and television shows, such as My Big Fat Greek Wedding<\/strong>, The Simpsons Movie<\/strong>, Mamma Mia!<\/strong>, Where the Wild Things Are<\/strong>, Game Change<\/strong>, and Olive Kitteridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanks\u2019 recent films include the biographical dramas Charlie Wilson\u2019s War<\/strong>, Captain Phillips<\/strong>, Saving Mr. Banks<\/strong>, Sully<\/strong>, and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<\/strong>, in which he portrayed real-life figures such as Congressman Charlie Wilson, Captain Richard Phillips, Walt Disney, Pilot Chesley Sullenberger<\/strong>, and TV host Fred Rogers<\/strong>. He also starred in the post-apocalyptic drama News of the World<\/strong>, and will play Colonel Tom Parker<\/strong> in the upcoming biopic Elvis<\/strong>, directed by Baz Luhrmann<\/strong>. He has also voiced the character of Sheriff Woody<\/strong> in the Toy Story<\/strong> film series (1995-2019), one of the most successful animated franchises of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tom Hanks has been married twice. He married his first wife, actress Samantha Lewes<\/strong>, in 1978, and they had two children: actor Colin Hanks<\/strong> and actress Elizabeth Hanks<\/strong>. They divorced in 1987. He married his second wife, actress and producer Rita Wilson<\/strong>, in 1988, and they have two sons: actor and rapper Chet Hanks<\/strong> and filmmaker Truman Hanks<\/strong>. Hanks and Wilson are both devout Greek Orthodox Christians, and Hanks became a naturalized citizen of Greece in 2019. He is also an avid collector of typewriters and has written a book of short stories inspired by them, titled Uncommon Type<\/strong> in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanks is known for his philanthropy and activism. He has supported several causes, such as environmentalism, veterans\u2019 rights, AIDS <\/strong>awareness, children\u2019s education, and space exploration. He has donated to various charities, such as the American Red Cross<\/strong>, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation<\/strong>, the ONE Campaign<\/strong>, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund<\/strong>. Tom Hanks has also participated in several fundraising events, such as Stand Up to Cancer, Comic Relief<\/strong>, and the Concert for Valor<\/strong>. He has been a vocal supporter of the Democratic Party<\/strong> and has endorsed candidates such as Barack Obama<\/strong>, Hillary Clinton<\/strong>, and Joe Biden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanks has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in film, television, and theater. Some of his most notable honors are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanks is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time, with his films having grossed over $10 billion worldwide. He has also earned substantial income from his production and writing ventures, as well as his endorsements and investments. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hanks has an estimated net worth of $400 million<\/strong> as of the time of publishing this content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tom Hanks is active on social media platforms, where he shares his personal and professional updates, as well as his opinions and humor. He has over 10 million followers on Twitter, he also has over 10 million followers on Instagram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope you enjoyed this Tom Hanks biography<\/strong>. He is truly a remarkable actor and a wonderful person. Thank you for chatting with me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9648,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","biography_category":[],"class_list":["post-9647","biography","type-biography","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nCareer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Year<\/th> Title<\/th> Role(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 2023<\/td> Asteroid City<\/td> Stanley Zak<\/td><\/tr> 2022<\/td> Elvis<\/td> Colonel Tom Parker<\/td><\/tr> 2021<\/td> Finch<\/td> Finch Weinberg<\/td><\/tr> 2020<\/td> Greyhound<\/td> Commander Ernest Krause<\/td><\/tr> 2019<\/td> Toy Story 4<\/td> Sheriff Woody<\/td><\/tr> 2017<\/td> The Circle<\/td> Eamon Bailey<\/td><\/tr> 2016<\/td> A Hologram for the King<\/td> Alan Clay<\/td><\/tr> 2015<\/td> Bridge of Spies<\/td> James B. Donovan<\/td><\/tr> 2013<\/td> Captain Phillips<\/td> CaptainRichard Phillips<\/td><\/tr> 2012<\/td> Cloud Atlas<\/td> Dr. Henry Goose\/Hotel Manager\/Isaac Sachs\/Dermot Hoggins\/Cavendish Look-A-Like Actor\/Zachry<\/td><\/tr> 2011<\/td> Larry Crowne<\/td> Larry Crowne<\/td><\/tr> 2010<\/td> Toy Story 3<\/td> Sheriff Woody<\/td><\/tr> 2009<\/td> The Great Buck Howard<\/td> Mr. Gable<\/td><\/tr> 2007<\/td> Charlie Wilson’s War<\/td> Charlie Wilson<\/td><\/tr> 2006<\/td> The Da Vinci Code<\/td> Professor Robert Langdon<\/td><\/tr> 2004<\/td> The Ladykillers<\/td> Professor G.H. Dorr<\/td><\/tr> 2002<\/td> Road to Perdition<\/td> Michael Sullivan, Sr.<\/td><\/tr> 2000<\/td> Cast Away<\/td> Chuck Noland<\/td><\/tr> 1999<\/td> Toy Story 2<\/td> Sheriff Woody<\/td><\/tr> 1998<\/td> Saving Private Ryan<\/td> Captain John H. Miller<\/td><\/tr> 1996<\/td> That Thing You Do!<\/td> Mr. White<\/td><\/tr> 1995<\/td> Apollo 13<\/td> Jim Lovell<\/td><\/tr> 1994<\/td> Forrest Gump<\/td> Forrest Gump<\/td><\/tr> 1993<\/td> Sleepless in Seattle<\/td> Sam Baldwin<\/td><\/tr> 1992<\/td> Radio Flyer<\/td> Older Mike \/ Narrator<\/td><\/tr> 1990<\/td> Joe Versus the Volcano<\/td> Joe Banks<\/td><\/tr> 1989<\/td> The ‘Burbs<\/td> Ray Peterson<\/td><\/tr> 1988<\/td> Big<\/td> Josh Baskin<\/td><\/tr> 1987<\/td> Dragnet<\/td> Detective Pep Streebek<\/td><\/tr> 1986<\/td> The Money Pit<\/td> Walter Fielding, Jr.<\/td><\/tr> 1985<\/td> The Man with One Red Shoe<\/td> Richard Harlan Drew<\/td><\/tr> 1984<\/td> Splash<\/td> Allen Bauer<\/td><\/tr> 1984<\/td> Bachelor Party<\/td> Rick Gassko<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Volunteers<\/td> Lawrence Whatley Bourne III<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Nothing in Common<\/td> David Basner<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Every Time We Say Goodbye<\/td> David Bradley<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Punchline<\/td> Steven Gold<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Turner & Hooch<\/td> Detective Scott Turner<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> The Bonfire of the Vanities<\/td> Sherman McCoy<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> A League of Their Own<\/td> Jimmy Dugan<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Philadelphia<\/td> Andrew Beckett<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Toy Story<\/td> Sheriff Woody<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> You’ve Got Mail<\/td> Joe Fox<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> The Green Mile<\/td> Paul Edgecomb<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Catch Me If You Can<\/td> FBI Agent Carl Hanratty<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> The Terminal<\/td> Viktor Navorski<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> The Polar Express<\/td> The Conductor\/Hero Boy\/Father\/Scrooge\/Santa Claus\/Hobo<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Angels & Demons<\/td> Professor Robert Langdon<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close<\/td> Thomas Schell Jr.<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Saving Mr. Banks<\/td> Walt Disney<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Sully<\/td> Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Inferno<\/td> Professor Robert Langdon<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> The Post<\/td> Ben Bradlee<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<\/td> Fred Rogers<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> News of the World<\/td> Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Pinocchio<\/td> Geppetto<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> A Man Called Otto<\/td> Otto Anderson<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Awards and Nominations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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