Tom Hanks Filmography

Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" Hanks is an American film actor, director, voice-over artist, writer and film producer. Hanks worked in television and family-friendly comedies before achieving success as a dramatic actor portraying several notable roles, including Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia, the title role in Forrest Gump, Commander James A. Lovell in Apollo 13, Captain John H. Miller in Saving Private Ryan, Michael Sullivan in Road to Perdition, and Sheriff Woody in Disney/Pixar's Toy Story. Hanks is the third most successful actor in terms of box office totals, which exceed $3.3 billion.

quick facts

Birthdate:	July 9, 1956
Birthplace:	Concord, California
Age:	54
Height:	6' 0"
Education:	California State University, Sacramento, Skyline High School
Also known as:	Thomas Jeffrey Hanks

Movies with appearances by Tom Hanks

Toy Story 3
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
Angels and Demons
The Great Buck Howard
Charlie Wilson's War

Title	Released	Genre
Toy Story 3	2010	Computer Animation
The National Parks: America's Best Idea	2009	Documentary
Angels and Demons	2009	Thriller
The Great Buck Howard	2008	Drama
Charlie Wilson's War	2007	Biography
The War	2007	Documentary
The Da Vinci Code	2006	Thriller
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch	2005	Comedy
The Polar Express	2004	Christmas movie
The Terminal	2004	Drama
The Ladykillers	2004	Thriller
Catch Me If You Can	2002	Airplanes and airports
Road to Perdition	2002	Coming of age
Cast Away	2000	Airplanes and airports
The Green Mile	1999	Drama
Toy Story 2	1999	Comedy
You've Got Mail	1998	Romantic comedy
Saving Private Ryan	1998	Drama
That Thing You Do!	1996	Comedy
Apollo 13	1995	Historical drama
Toy Story	1995	Comedy
Forrest Gump	1994	Coming of age
Sleepless in Seattle	1993	Romantic comedy
Philadelphia	1993	Drama
A League of Their Own	1992	Drama
Radio Flyer	1992	Drama
The Bonfire of the Vanities	1990	Drama
Joe Versus the Volcano	1990	Romantic comedy
Turner & Hooch	1989	Family
The 'Burbs	1989	Black comedy
Punchline	1988	Drama
Big	1988	Romantic comedy
Big	1988	Romantic comedy
Dragnet	1987	Parody
Every Time We Say Goodbye	1986	Drama
Nothing in Common	1986	Drama
The Money Pit	1986	Comedy
Volunteers	1985	Comedy
The Man with One Red Shoe	1985	Thriller
Bachelor Party	1984	Comedy
Splash	1984	Family
Mazes and Monsters	1982
He Knows You're Alone	1980	Slasher
A Cold Case

Honors and Awards of Tom Hanks

Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role

Philadelphia

Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role

Forrest Gump

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film

Big

Year	Award & Category	Movie
1994	Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film	Philadelphia
1995	Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film	Forrest Gump
2001	Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film	Cast Away
2002	Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film	Band of Brothers
1999	Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film	From the Earth to the Moon
2009	Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film	John Adams
1995	Won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture	Forrest Gump
1996	Won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	Apollo 13
2000	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role	Cast Away
1988	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role	Big
1999	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	Saving Private Ryan
2008	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries	John Adams
1998	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role	Saving Private Ryan
1994	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role	Forrest Gump
1993	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role	Philadelphia
2002	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special	Band of Brothers
1994	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role	Forrest Gump
1998	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role	Saving Private Ryan
2000	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role	Cast Away
1994	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film	Philadelphia
1995	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film	Forrest Gump
1999	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film	Saving Private Ryan
2001	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film	Cast Away
1989	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film	Big
1994	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film	Sleepless in Seattle
2008	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film	Charlie Wilson's War
1999	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film	From the Earth to the Moon
2009	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film	John Adams
2002	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film	Band of Brothers
2008	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy	Charlie Wilson's War
2003	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy	My Big Fat Greek Wedding
2003	Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama	Road to Perdition
2001	Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance	Cast Away
1999	Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance	Saving Private Ryan
2001	Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss	Cast Away
2000	Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo	Toy Story 2
2001	Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team	Cast Away
2001	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture	Cast Away
1999	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture	Saving Private Ryan
2000	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	The Green Mile
1996	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	Apollo 13
1995	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture	Forrest Gump

Tom Hanks Image Gallery

Tom Hanks, 2004	Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the 1989 Oscars
Tom Hanks at the Governor's Ball party after the 61st Academy Awards, March 29, 1989

TV appearances by Tom Hanks

Celebrity Jeopardy!

Series Aired: December 7, 1996

Genre:Game show

Network:NBC

Bosom Buddies

Series Aired: November 27, 1980 - March 25, 1982

Number of seasons:2

Genre:Situation comedy

Films produced or directed by Tom Hanks

Title	Released	Role	Genre
Band of Brothers	2001	Produced & Directed	War
Cast Away	2000	Produced	Airplanes and airports
My Big Fat Greek Wedding	2002	Produced	Romantic comedy
Looney Tunes: Back in Action	2003	Produced	Animated cartoon
Connie and Carla	2004	Produced	Comedy
House of D	2005	Produced	Drama
Evan Almighty	2007	Produced	Comedy
Starter for Ten	2006	Produced	Drama
Charlie Wilson's War	2007	Produced	Biography
Where the Wild Things Are	2009	Produced	Children's
The Polar Express	2004	Produced	Christmas movie
The Great Buck Howard	2008	Produced	Drama
My Life In Ruins	2009	Produced	Romantic comedy
City of Ember	2008	Produced	Science fiction
Surfer Dude	2008	Produced	Comedy
The Ant Bully	2006	Produced	Computer Animation
That Thing You Do!	1996	Directed	Comedy

TV shows created or produced by Tom Hanks

Title	Role	First Aired	Last Aired	Genre
Band of Brothers	Produced	2001	2001	Miniseries, Military, Drama
From the Earth to the Moon	Produced	1998	1998	Miniseries, History, Drama
Big Love	Produced	2006		Drama
The Pacific	Produced	2010		Miniseries
John Adams	Produced	2008	2008	Biography, Historical drama, Miniseries

Places Tom Hanks has lived

Marker	Location	Population
A	Oakland	420,183

Personal relationships of Tom Hanks

Rita Wilson
Samantha Lewes
9 years

Significant Other	Date Started	Date Ended	Duration
Rita Wilson
Samantha Lewes	1978	1987	9 years

Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Hanks

Q:
Which TV program starred Tom Hanks?
A:
Tom Hanks acted in "Bosom Buddies."
Q:
What are some of the movies directed by Tom Hanks?
A:
The movies directed by Tom Hanks include:
- Band of Brothers
- That Thing You Do!
Q:
Where was Tom Hanks born?
A:
Tom Hanks was born in Concord.
Q:
Where did Tom Hanks go to school?
A:
Tom Hanks was a student at California State University, Sacramento.
Q:
For which awards has Tom Hanks been nominated?
A:
Award nominations include:
- Academy Award for Best Actor for "Cast Away"
- Academy Award for Best Actor for "Big"
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture for "Saving Private Ryan"
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries for "John Adams"
- Academy Award for Best Actor for "Saving Private Ryan"
- Academy Award for Best Actor for "Forrest Gump"
- Academy Award for Best Actor for "Philadelphia"