The Life of Tom Hanks

Birthday

Jul 9, 1956

Tom Hanks was born as Thomas Jeffrey Hanks in 1956 in Concord, California. His parents are Janet Marylyn Frager and Amos Mefford Hanks. His siblings are Jim Hanks, Sandra Hanks, and Larry Hanks.

Kids

Jan 5, 1977

Tom Hanks has four children. They are Colin Hanks and Elizabeth Ann Hanks from the marriage with Samantha. Then Chet Hanks, and Truman Theodore Hanks from the marriage with Rita.

Married

Apr 6, 1978

Tom Hanks was married to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987. He then married Rita Wilson in 1988. They are still married to this day.

First Movie

Sep 12, 1980

He Knows You're AloneThe first movie Tom Hanks was in was "He Knows You're Alone." This movie came out in 1980. Hanks was only 24 when he starred in this movie.

SNL

Mar 5, 1985

Tom Hanks first appeared on Saturday Night Live in 1985. He has been on various episodes all the way up to 2013. He's been the host in eight epsiodes.

First Nominated Award

Aug 3, 1987

List of Awards and NominationsTom Hanks was nominated at the American Comedy Awards. He was nominated for the Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture. The movie Hanks was nominated from was "Nothing in Common."

A League of Their Own

Jul 1, 1992

A League of Their OwnTom Hanks played Jimmy Dugan in "A League of Their Own." The movie is about the AAGPBL. Jimmy Dugan manages the team.

Forrest Gump

Jul 6, 1994

Tom Hanks played Forrest Gump in the movie "Forrest Gump." Forrest tells random stranger that sit next to him on a bus bench his life story. He is not very intelligent but has been lived through many historic moments. Most people that sat next to him on the bus bench thought he was crazy.

Apollo 13

Jun 30, 1995

"Apollo 13" was nominated for nine Acadamy Awards. The movie won Best Film Editing and Best Sound.Tom Hanks played Jim Lovell.

Toy Story

Nov 22, 1995

Tom Hanks was the voice of Woody from "Toy Story." The success of this movie led to making "Toy Story 2" and "Toy Story 3." The "Toy Story" movies have been considered by critics as the best animated films ever made.

Saving Private Ryan

Jul 24, 1998

Tom Hanks played Captain Miller in this movie. "Saving Private Ryan" was set during the invasion of Normandy in World War II. It was the highest-grossing film of the year.

The Green Mile

Dec 10, 1999

Tom Hanks played Paul Edgecomb, one of the prison guards. The movie was nominated for four Oscars. Tom Hanks won the Favorite Actor at the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards for the movie.

Space Foundation

Apr 3, 2006

In 2006 Hanks was awarded the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award from the Space Foundation. The award is given out each year to an idividual that has made great contributions to space programs. That is only one award that Hanks has been awarded outside of his acting career.

Captain Phillips

Oct 11, 2013

Tom Hanks played Captain Phillips. The movie is a true story of a 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates. This hasn't happened for over 200 years.

Latest Significant Event

Dec 20, 2013

Tom Hanks played Walt Disney in the movie "Saving Mr. Banks." This is the most recent movie he has been in. "Saving Mr. Banks" had 9 wins and 44 nominations from different award shows.