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Early life and family. Hanks was born in Concord, California, [10] on July 9, 1956, [11] to hospital worker Janet Marylyn ( née Frager) and itinerant [12] cook Amos "Bud" [13] [14] Hanks. His mother was from a Portuguese family; their surname was originally "Fraga". [15] .
Take a journey through the prolific career of Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks through his standout roles in Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, and more films. See the gallery Photos
Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker who has had an extensive career in film, television and stage. Hanks made his professional acting debut on stage, playing Grumio in a 1977 Great Lakes Theater production of The Taming of the Shrew . [1]
Apr 3, 2014 · Tom Hanks is the much-beloved star of such Hollywood hits as 'Splash,' 'Big,' 'Forrest Gump,' 'Apollo 13' and the 'Toy Story' franchise.
Tom Hanks. Producer: Cast Away. Thomas Jeffrey Hanks was born in Concord, California, to Janet Marylyn (Frager), a hospital worker, and Amos Mefford Hanks, an itinerant cook. His mother's family, originally surnamed "Fraga", was entirely Portuguese, while his father was of mostly English ancestry. Tom grew up in what he has called a "fractured ...
With an on-screen persona so likeable that he was often referred to as "America's Dad," Tom Hanks cemented a reputation as one of the most respected actors of his generation. Born in Concord ...
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.
After making a literal Splash for his leading movie-star debut, nice guy Tom Hanks would become the king of yuppie ’80s slapstick, starring in classics like Big and fan favorites such as Joe...
Tom Hanks is a movie star unlike any other. To celebrate his continued success, we've rounded up and ranked the best Tom Hanks films of all time. There's a reason he's the most beloved star...
Jun 13, 2022 · One with a hand in the downfall of another American icon and myth maker? But in true Hanksian fashion he finds something unexpectedly hopeful even in this character.
