Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker known for his popular roles in several movies and TV shows like The Money Pit (1986), A League of Their Own (1992), Splash (1984), and playing his most controversial gay lawyer role from Philadelphia in the film Forrest Gamp back in 1994. So far he has managed to make around $4.96 million dollars from his career as an actor spanning three decades. Hanks has also won several awards including the popular Life Achievement Award (2002), the Kennedy Center Honor (2014), and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Tom Hanks Age
Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California, United States. Therefore, Hanks is 68 years old in 2024 and he celebrates his birthday on July 9th every year. Hanks’ zodiac birth sign and horoscope is Cancer.
Tom Hanks Education
Hanks finished his high school called Skyline High School situated in his hometown. He then enrolled at Chabot College in Hayward, California before finally transferring to California State University where he earned his degree in theater arts.
Tom Hanks Height | Weight
Hanks is a man of average body stature who stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m). He is also believed to weigh about 78 kilograms (171 Ibs).
Tom Hanks Parents | Family
Hanks was born to native American parents Amos Mefford Hanks (father) and Janet Marylyn Frager (father). His mother is of Portuguese descent and worked as a hospital worker while his father is of English ancestry and worked as a minimum-wage worker. Tom’s father is also the distant cousin of President Abraham Lincoln.
Hanks also grew up as the youngest alongside two older siblings named Sandar and Larry Hanks. Larry is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and became an Entomogist and Sandra became a government official. Tom maintains a close relationship with his parents and siblings.
Tom Hanks Career
Tom began his career by making his film debut in 1979 by starring in a Slasher-themed film called He Knows You’re Alone. He then landed a starring role in another TV film called Mazes and Monsters. He followed up his role with a lead role in the popular late 1980s production called The Mandrake. From there, Hanks auditioned for famous TV roles on shows like ABC’s Pilot called Bosom Buddies and previously partnered with one of the producers of Make Me Laugh. He then moved to Los Angeles, California, and starred in other TV shows as a supporting or regular character on Make Me Laugh.
In 1982, Hanks made a guest appearance on Happy Days and met Lowell Ganz who connected him with the biggest producers in Hollywood. He then starred in a 1986 film called Nothing in Common. By the early 1990s, Hanks had already established himself as a movie star. He bagged prominent roles in League of Their Own (1992), Sleepless Seattle and Philadelphia. These particular roles became commercially successful and catapulted Hank’s career as an accomplished Movie star and TV star.
In 1994, Hansk appeared on Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Toy Story, That Thing You Do, and HBO’s docudrama called From the Earth to the Moon. The show also chronicled the space program from its inception and became one of the most popular Emmy award shows of that time. Hanks’s most recent and famous roles are in Pinocchio (2022), Asteroid City (2023), and Here (2024)
Tom Hanks Wife | Married
Hanks is currently married to long-term wife and lover Rita Wilson. The two met and got married back in 1998. Prior to meeting Rita Wilson, Hanks was married to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987. Rita is also an accomplished American actress known for her roles in films and TV Shows like My Big Fat Greek (2016), Volunteers (1985), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and more. Tom and Rita’s love dates back to four decades since they mate. The couple shares two wonderful children.
Tom Hanks Kids
Rita and his wife are the proud parents of Chef Hanks and Truman Hanks. Chet was born on August 4, 1990, followed in his father’s footsteps, and became a successful Musician and actor while Truman Hanks was born on December 26, 1995. Truman also plays minor roles on TV and in films.
Tom Hanks Meg Ryan
Hanks has starred alongside Meg Ryan in the following films:
- You’ve Got Mail
- Ithaca
- Sleepless in Seattle
- Joe Verses the Volcano
Tom Hanks A Man Called Otto Elvis and Parkland
Tom appeared in three upcoming movies A Man Called Otto Elvis and Parkland. He is even set to play a major role in an upcoming 2024 film called Here set to star alongside Rita Wilson, Truman Hanks, and an ensemble cast. Tom’s other new movie is called My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.
Tom Hanks Rita Wilson
Tom and Rita got married officially on April 309, 1988. Therefore, they have been married for over 35 years since they tied the knot. Tom and Rita have also been ranked as one of Hollywood’s most loving couples.
Tom Hanks Julia Roberts
Julia and Tom Hanks are two accomplished actors known for starring in various movies and TV shows. The two worked together in a 2011 American romantic comedy called Larry Crowne. Tom played the love interest of Julia Roberts’s Character.
Tom Hanks Net Worth
Hanks is estimated to have a net worth of around $400 Million as of 2024. His main source of wealth and income is his career as a full-time Television and Film. This amount has been calculated according to the number of properties under his name and his assets.
Tom Hanks Movie and TV Shows
- 2000 Cast Away
- 2002 Road to Perdition
- 2004 The Ladykillers Professor G.H. Dorr
- 2006 The Da Vinci Code
- 2007 Charlie Wilson’s War
- 2009 The Great Buck Howard
- 2010 Toy Story
- 2011 Larry Crowne
- 2012 Cloud Atlas
- 2013 Captain Phillips
- 2015 Bridge of Spies
- 2016 A Hologram for the King
- 2017 The Circle
- 2019 Toy Story 4
- 2019 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- 2020 Greyhound
- 2021 Finch
- 2022 Elvis
- 20222 A Man Called Otto
- 2023 Asteroid City
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Tom Hanks Social
Here are Hanks’s Twitter page, Facebook page, Instagram page, and LinkedIn page.
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