Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Concord, California, U.S.A. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks announced his return to Broadway after 14 years in a new production of his play 'This World of Tomorrow', which he co-wrote with James Glossman from his own short stories. He will star alongside Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara, with the show beginning in fall 2027 after its sold-out Off-Broadway run at The Shed in 2025.
Warner Bros Pictures reportedly began negotiations for the feature film rights to Allen Levi's bestselling novel 'Theo of Golden', with Hanks in talks to play the title character. Hanks, Gil Netter and Gary Goetzman are set to produce, with the author serving as executive producer.
Tom Hanks attended the Los Angeles world premiere of Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' at the Dolby Theatre, where he reprised his voice role as Sheriff Woody. The film marked another return to one of his best-known animated roles.
Tom Hanks was announced to star in 'The Comebacker', a baseball dramedy adapted from a Dave Eggers short story, with Marielle Heller set to direct. The project reunited Hanks and Heller seven years after their Oscar-nominated collaboration 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Thomas Jeffrey Hanks |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Moss Green |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Skyline High School, Oakland, California. |
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| College/University | California State University, Sacramento |
| Educational Qualification | Majors in Drama |
Personal Life
| Religion | Greek Orthodox |
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| Ethnicity | Mixed (Portuguese and American) |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | The Democratic Party of U.S.A |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 30/04/1988 |
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| Book | In Cold Blood |
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| Baseball Club | Cleveland Indians |
| NFL Team | Oakland Raiders |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tom Hanks smokes. | |
| 2. Tom Hanks drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was raised by his mother after his parents divorced when he was 4 years old. | |
| 4. In his childhood, his family frequently moved homes before settling in Oakland. | |
| 5. In 1977, he interned at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Ohio. | |
| 6. He won the Best Actor award for his performance in 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' in 1978. | |
| 7. In 1979, he moved to New York to pursue Broadway. | |
| 8. He made his on-screen debut in 1980 with movies like Splash and Big. | |
| 9. Tom Hanks won his first Academy Award for 'Philadelphia' in 1993. | |
| 10. He endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential elections. | |
| 11. Tom Hanks supports NASA's manned space program. | |
| 12. He published a book titled 'Uncommon Type' in 2017. | |
| 13. Tom Hanks has Type 2 diabetes. | |
| 14. He supports environmental causes, same-sex marriage, and alternative fuels. | |
| 15. In 2020, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for Coronavirus in Australia. | |
| 16. He made his on-screen debut in 1980 with the film 'He Knows You're Alone'. | |
| 17. Tom Hanks won his second consecutive Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Forrest Gump' in 1994. | |
| 18. He received Greek citizenship in 2020. | |
| 19. He portrayed Geppetto in Walt Disney Studios' live-action adaptation of 'Pinocchio'. | |
| 20. He made his Broadway debut in Nora Ephron's 'Lucky Guy' (2013), earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. | |
| 21. At the age of 45, Hanks became the youngest-ever recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on June 12, 2002. | |
| 22. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014. | |
| 23. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. | |
| 24. He received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020. | |
| 25. He portrayed Colonel Tom Parker, the manager of Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' (2022). | |
| 26. He made his film debut in 1980 with 'He Knows You're Alone'. |
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