Tom Hanks

Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, born on July 9, 1956, is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker. Renowned for his versatility in both comedic and serious roles, Hanks has become one of the most beloved figures in cinema and is often viewed as a cultural icon in the United States.

His rise to fame began with memorable performances in the comedies Splash (1984) and Big (1988). Hanks achieved significant acclaim by winning back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor for his portrayals of a gay lawyer battling AIDS in Philadelphia (1993) and a man with a low IQ in Forrest Gump (1994). His successful partnership with director Steven Spielberg includes five feature films: Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Terminal (2004), Bridge of Spies (2015), and The Post (2017), along with the acclaimed miniseries Band of Brothers (2001).

Hanks’ impressive filmography also features romantic comedies like Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and You've Got Mail (1998), as well as dramas such as Apollo 13 (1995), The Green Mile (1999), and biographical films like Captain Phillips (2013