Actor
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker whose career spans comedies and dramas, including consecutive Academy Award wins for Best Actor in the early 1990s.
Act I — Origin
Biography
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is widely regarded as an American cultural icon.
Hanks made his breakthrough with leading roles in the comedies Splash (1984) and Big (1988). He won two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor for starring as a gay lawyer suffering from AIDS in Philadelphia (1993) and a young man with below-average IQ in Forrest Gump (1994).
Act II — The Work
The Chronology
- 1990s
- 1998Saving Private Ryanas Capt. John H. Miller
- 2000s2000Cast Awayas Chuck Noland
Watch Tom Hanks’s Films
Forrest Gump (1994)
as Forrest Gump
Official Trailer — YouTube
Act III — The Numbers
Born
Birthplace
Concord, California, U.S.
Age
70
Computed from the birth date on file (July 9, 1956).
Years active
32
since first credit (1994)
Credited roles
3
Counted from 3 confirmed film and TV credits on this profile.
Notable awards
2
Counted from the awards & recognition list below.
Frequently asked
How old is Tom Hanks?
Tom Hanks is 70 years old, born July 9, 1956.
Where was Tom Hanks born?
Tom Hanks was born in Concord, California, U.S.
What is Tom Hanks known for?
Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker whose career spans comedies and dramas, including consecutive Academy Award wins for Best Actor in the early 1990s.
What awards has Tom Hanks won?
Documented awards for Tom Hanks: Academy Award for Best Actor — Philadelphia (1993); Academy Award for Best Actor — Forrest Gump (1994).
Where can I watch Tom Hanks's movies?
Based on titles from Tom Hanks's filmography that are on Auteur Nova: Tom Hanks's movies are currently streaming on Paramount+ Essential, Paramount+ Premium, fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV in the US, as of August 21, 2026. Rent and buy options may also be available — see the Where to Watch details on each title's card above.
Act IV — Recognition
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award for Best Actor — Philadelphia (1993)
- Academy Award for Best Actor — Forrest Gump (1994)
Closing Credits
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