Actor, Filmmaker · United States
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker, one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, known for both comedic and dramatic roles.
Wikimedia CommonsCareer timeline
- 1956
Born in Concord, California
- 1988
Stars in the comedy Big
- 1994
Wins consecutive Best Actor Oscar for Forrest Gump
Biography
Early life
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California. He studied theater before breaking into television.
Career
Hanks rose to fame in the 1980s and became a leading man with hits such as Big. He won back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor in Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994), and voiced Woody across the Toy Story films.
Personal life
He has been married to actress Rita Wilson since 1988 and has four children.
Did you know?
Hanks is one of only two actors to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in consecutive years.
Frequently asked
What is Tom Hanks best known for?
He is best known for films including Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Saving Private Ryan, and voicing Woody in the Toy Story series.
How many Oscars has Tom Hanks won?
He has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor, for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.
