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Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

American actor and film producer (born 1956)
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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. Hanks's films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America.

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Tom Hanks was born on Monday, 9 July 1956 in Concord, California, USA. His full name at birth was Thomas Jeffrey Hanks. He is best known as an actor. Hanks' country of citizenship (nationality) is American. Tom attended high school at Skyline High School, Oakland, California, USA (1974). For university, he studied at Chabot Community College, Hayward, California, USA (Transferred to California State University). He is considered to be politically left leaning and is affiliated with the Democratic Party (USA). His religion is listed as Greek Orthodox. He is 6' 1" (185 cm) tall and weighs 181 lbs (82 kg) with an average build. He has green eyes and dark brown hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $400,000,000 US dollars. Tom Hanks is 68 years old and his zodiac star sign is Cancer.

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Full name at birth
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
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Claim to fame
Bosom Buddies, Bachelor Party, Splash,
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Date of birth
9 July 1956
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Place of birth
Concord, California, USA
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Age
68
Occupation
Actor, filmmaker
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Occupation category
Actor
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Nationality
American
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PERSONAL DETAILS

Height
6' 1" (185 cm)
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Weight
181 lbs (82 kg)
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Build
Average
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Hair color
Brown - Dark
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Eye color
Green
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Gender
Male
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Ethnicity
White
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Sexuality
Straight
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Religion
Greek Orthodox
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Zodiac sign
Cancer
Distinctive feature
  • Green eyes
  • Often plays the character of an ordinary guy
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11
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Residence
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Net worth
$400,000,000 USD
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High school
Skyline High School, Oakland, California, USA (1974)
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University
  • Chabot Community College, Hayward, California, USA (Transferred to California State University)
  • California State University, Sacramento, California, USA (dropped out)
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Talent agency
  • Playtone
  • 42 West
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Political affiliation
Left Leaning
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Political party
Democratic Party (USA)
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Partner: Rita Wilson (Married) 2 children
Sep 1985-
Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks

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(Since) A League of Their Own, it can't be just another movie for me. It has to get me going somehow ... There has to be some all-encompassing desire or feeling about wanting to do that particular movie. I'd like to assume that I'm willing to go down any avenue in order to do it right".
"Acting classes looked like the best place for a guy who liked to make a lot of noise and be rather flamboyant."
My wife keeps on telling me my worst fault is that I keep things to myself and appear relaxed. But I am really in a room in my own head and not hearing a thing anyone is saying.

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  • Hanks is an ordained minister, and on March 24, 2022, CBS News reported that he had recently officiated a wedding in Pittsburgh.
  • On July 26, 2020, the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied with his wife, handed over Greek passports to both Hanks and Wilson.
  • Hanks is a collector of manual typewriters and uses them almost daily.
  • In 2010, Time magazine named Hanks one of the "Top 10 College Dropouts."
  • In June 2006, Hanks was inducted as an honorary member of the United States Army Rangers Hall of Fame for his accurate portrayal of a captain in the movie Saving Private Ryan.

Timeline

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  • 1979
    Age: 22
    In 1979, Hanks moved to New York City, where he made his film debut in the low-budget slasher film He Knows You're Alone (1980) and landed a starring role in the television movie Mazes and Monsters. edit
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  • 1984
    Age: 27
    Tom Hanks landed the lead role in Splash, which went on to become a surprise box office hit, grossing more than US$69 million. edit
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  • 1987
    Age: 30
    In 1987, he signed an agreement with The Walt Disney Studios where he had starred to a talent pool in an acting/producing pact. edit
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  • 1993
    Age: 36
    A "modern era" began in 1993 for Hanks, first with Sleepless in Seattle and then with Philadelphia. edit
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  • 1999
    Age: 42
    In 1999, Hanks starred in an adaptation of the Stephen King novel The Green Mile. He also returned as the voice of Woody in Toy Story 2, the sequel to Toy Story. edit
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  • 2000
    Age: 43
    In 2000, Hanks starred in Robert Zemeckis's Cast Away, for which he received a Golden Globe Award win for Best Actor and an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of a marooned FedEx systems analyst. edit
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  • 2001
    Age: 44
    In 2001, Hanks helped direct and produce the Emmy Award-winning HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. edit
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  • 2002
    Age: 45
    Hanks collaborated once again with director Spielberg, starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the hit biographical crime drama Catch Me If You Can, based on the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. edit
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  • 2002
    Age: 45
    At the age of 45, Hanks became the youngest-ever recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on June 12, 2002. edit
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  • 2006
    Age: 49
    Hanks starred in the highly anticipated film The Da Vinci Code, based on the bestselling novel by Dan Brown. edit
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