Biography
Who is Tom Hanks?
Early life and education
Tom Hanks was born in Concord, California, on July 9, 1956. His mother, Janet Marylyn, worked in a hospital, and his father, Amos, was an itinerant cook. After his parents divorced in 1960, Tom and two of his siblings lived with their father while moving frequently during their childhood years.
He attended Skyline High School in Oakland, where he participated in school plays such as South Pacific. Later, Tom studied theater at Chabot College before transferring to California State University, Sacramento. He eventually left college to pursue an internship at the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.
Rise to fame and career
Tom Hanks began his television career with a role in the sitcom Bosom Buddies from 1980 to 1982. He made his breakthrough in feature films by starring in the romantic comedy fantasy Splash in 1984. This was followed by leading roles in other successful comedies including The Money Pit and Big, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
He expanded into dramatic roles with films like Nothing in Common. Tom achieved consecutive Academy Award wins for Best Actor for his performances in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump. Throughout his career, he has frequently collaborated with filmmaker Steven Spielberg on projects such as Saving Private Ryan and Catch Me If You Can.
Family and personal life
Tom Hanks has been married to Samantha Lewes and later to Rita Wilson. He is the father of four children, including Colin Hanks and Chet Hanks. His family background includes English and Portuguese ancestry.
He stands 183 centimeters tall and has built a prominent career spanning multiple decades. Alongside his acting work, Tom has directed films such as That Thing You Do! And established the production company Playtone.
Birthday and age
Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, which makes Tom 70 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Tom shares the date with 69 other famous people.
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