Tom Hanks
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
Date of Birth: July 9, 1956
Place of Birth: Concord, California, USA
Height: 183 cm (6′0″)
Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
Religion: Converted to Greek Orthodox Christianity
Nationality: American
Ancestry: English, Portuguese, German
Languages: English
Marital Status: Married twice — Samantha Lewes (1978–1987), Rita Wilson (1988–present)
Children: 4 — Colin (b. 1977), Elizabeth (b. 1982), Chester “Chet” (b. 1990), Truman (b. 1995)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter
Education: California State University, Sacramento (dropped out to pursue acting)
Net Worth: $400M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: Millions across social media
Properties: Multiple (Los Angeles, Idaho, Greece)
Notable Works: Forrest Gump, Sleepless in Seattle, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, Toy Story, Philadelphia
Current Residence: Los Angeles & Greece
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in a working-class family with frequent moves during childhood.
- Developed interest in theater during high school.
- Studied drama at California State University but left early to act.
- Started career performing in Shakespearean plays.
- Moved to New York City in 1979 to pursue professional acting.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1984: Breakthrough with Splash.
- 1988: Earned fame with Big, first Oscar nomination.
- 1993: Won first Academy Award for Philadelphia.
- 1994: Won second consecutive Oscar for Forrest Gump.
- 1998: Starred in Saving Private Ryan, critically acclaimed.
- 2000: Nominated for Cast Away.
- 1995–2019: Voice of Woody in Toy Story franchise.
- 2022: Played Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 2× Academy Award Winner (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump).
- Golden Globe Awards for acting and producing.
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016).
- AFI Life Achievement Award (2002).
- BAFTA, SAG, and Emmy Awards.
🧠 Did You Know?
- One of only two actors to win back-to-back Oscars for Best Actor (1993 & 1994).
- His movies have grossed over $10 billion worldwide.
- Voiced Woody in Toy Story across all four films.
- Married to actress and singer Rita Wilson since 1988.
- Has dual American and Greek citizenship.
- Known as “America’s Dad” for his warm and relatable roles.
- Collects vintage typewriters and owns over 250.
- Had minor diabetes diagnosis in 2013.
- Directed films including That Thing You Do! (1996).
- Inspired many with his role as Captain Phillips (2013).
- Friendship with Steven Spielberg resulted in multiple collaborations.
- Produced hit mini-series Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
- Known for his humility and philanthropy.
- Appeared in The Simpsons movie as himself.
- Inducted into the Academy’s Hall of Fame of modern cinema legends.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tom Hanks born and how old is he?
He was born on July 9, 1956; he is years old as of 2025.
How many children does Tom Hanks have?
He has four children: Colin, Elizabeth, Chet, and Truman.
How many times has Tom Hanks been married?
Twice — to Samantha Lewes and currently to Rita Wilson.
What is Tom Hanks’s net worth?
Estimated at $400M+ (2025).
What is Tom Hanks’s ancestry?
English, Portuguese, and German descent.
What was his breakout film?
Splash (1984).
What awards has he won?
2 Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, SAG Awards, Presidential Medal of Freedom.
What is his height and weight?
183 cm (6′0″), 82 kg (181 lbs).
What are his most famous films?
Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away, Toy Story, Philadelphia.
Where does Tom Hanks live?
He resides in Los Angeles and Greece.
Did Tom Hanks voice an animated character?
Yes, he voiced Woody in Pixar’s Toy Story films.
What series did he produce?
Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
Is Tom Hanks Greek?
He has dual U.S. and Greek citizenship.
Who is Tom Hanks married to now?
Rita Wilson, since 1988.
What was his role in Forrest Gump?
He played Forrest Gump, which won him his second Oscar.