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Tom Hanks

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Recent Role:
on Conan
Gender:
Male
Born:
7-9-1956
Birthplace:
Concord, California (USA)
Birth Name:
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
Born in California, Tom Hanks grew up in what he calls a 'fractured' family. His parents were pioneers in the development of marriage dissolution law in that state, and Tom moved around a lot, living with a succession of step-families. No problems, no abuse, no alcoholism, just a confused childhood. He had no acting experience in college, and in fact credits the fact that he couldn't get cast in a college play with actually starting his career - he went downtown, auditioned for a community theater play, was invited by the director of that play to go to Cleveland, and there his acting careerMore started. He met his second wife, actress Rita Wilson on the set of the movie Volunteers (1985) - they have two children and Tom has another son and daughter by his first wife. In 1996 he made his first step behind the camera, directing as well as starring and writing the film That Thing You Do! (1996).

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    The best actor around.

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    Even at only 15, Tom Hanks is my #1 favorite actor in history. Hanks masters every role he is asked to play and I will be deeply saddened the day he decides to call it quits. (here's to hoping he'll be the male version of Betty White and act until he's 90+!) My favorite role of his is as Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name - Life's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. Well, for this man, it's not like that. You always know what you're going to get when it comes to Tom Hanks: Great acting, great performance, and a great movie - whatever it is.

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    Wow!!! one of the greatest actors that I have ever seen hide show

    Wow!!! I just wanted to say that this actor is so amazing. He is one of my favorite actors and I love all of his movies. He isn't a snobby actor like some of the actors out there. He looks like a very nice person and he will always be a legend to me. He is also a very funny person. Tom Hanks' film "Forest Gump" was a funny film but also one of the saddest films that I have ever seen. Tom Hanks made me cry so much in "Forest Gump". You also know him as the voice of Woody in "Toy Story", "Toy Story 2", and "Toy Story 3" which happens to be one of my favorite Disney PIXAR movies. I also love Tom Hanks in that film "Catch Me If You Can" which also stars Leonardo DiCaprio. I also love Tom Hanks in "The Polar Express" which is one of my all-time favorite Christmas movies. I also loved the film "Angels and Demons". Let's just say that I love Tom Hanks in every film that he has done whether if it's funny, full of action, or even dramatic... they are all good and that's why I think that Tom Hanks will always be a legend. Overall, Tom Hanks is one of the greatest actors that I have ever seen. 10/10

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    10 Perfect
    One of the best. hide show

    Tom Hanks is going to be one of the all time great actors in history. He has had so many hit movies and has a wide range of acting. There aren't too many people that can make you believe the character they're playing. Tom Hanks is very much a class actor. He's been tremendous in comedies, dramas, and all other genres that it makes you admire his talent for the big screen. I think he's been very deserving of the awards he's won and the ones he should have won. Overall, Tom Hanks is one of my favorite actors. He is a great actor. Thank you.

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    I believe that Tom Hanks has one of the most recognizable faces in the acting Pool along with that voice of his that is firm and sweet.

    When he did Sleepless in Seattle and Youve got mail with Meg Ryan I thought what a wonderful couple and pair :) Saving Private Ryan was so moving even though I could not stand all that blood. But my all time faves are Castaway and Big two movies you can really get into and enjoy in my opinion.

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    Tom Hanks is an absolute legend. hide show

    Every time I`m about to see a movie featuring Tom Hanks, I know it will be awesome. He does this, adds so much to a movie. Tom Hanks is one of my all time favorite actors, his list on incredible roles is very long. The first time where he impressed me (actually probably the first time I saw him) was when he played in an inimitable way, Forest Gump. I normally don`t like these type of movies but Hanks adds so much to it, no wonder he got the best actor award for that role. Hanks also features in my all time favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan, an absolute classic where again Hanks delivers an amazing character. He was amazing in "catch me if you can" also. And oh...I forgot the Terminal. A film that could have been so boring but that turned out to be so pleasant, thanks to MR Hanks. The list goes on and on.
    He don`t play his characters, he lives them.
    Hats off to Tom Hanks, he is one of the all-time great.

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