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:	55
Height:	6' 0"
Education:	California State University, Sacramento, Skyline High School
Also known as:	Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, Hanks, Tom

Movies with appearances by Tom Hanks

Title	Released	Genre
The Lost Symbol	2012
Cloud Atlas	2012	Science Fiction
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close	2011	Drama
Larry Crowne	2011	Romantic comedy
Hawaiian Vacation	2011	Short Film
Toy Story 3	2010	Computer Animation
Beyond All Boundaries	2009	Short Film
The National Parks: America's Best Idea	2009	Documentary
Angels and Demons	2009	Thriller
Angels & Demons: Bonus Material	2009
The Official Inaugural Celebration	2009	Concert film
The Great Buck Howard	2008	Comedy
Charlie Wilson's War	2007	Biography
The War	2007	Documentary
The Pixar Story	2007	Documentary
Cars	2006	Comedy
The Da Vinci Code	2006	Thriller
Who Killed the Electric Car?	2006	Indie
The Da Vinci Code: Bonus Material	2006
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch	2005	Comedy
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D	2005	Documentary
The Polar Express	2004	Christmas movie
The Polar Express	2004	Christmas movie
The Polar Express	2004	Christmas movie
The Polar Express	2004	Christmas movie
Elvis Has Left the Building	2004	Comedy
The Terminal	2004	Comedy
The Ladykillers	2004	Thriller
Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip	2003
Catch Me If You Can	2002	Comedy
Road to Perdition	2002	Coming of age
Cast Away	2000	Airplanes and airports
Directors: Robert Zemeckis	2000
Fox: The Blockbuster Years	2000	Documentary
The Green Mile	1999	Fantasy
Toy Story 2	1999	Comedy
Return With Honor	1999	Documentary
You've Got Mail	1998	Romantic comedy
Saving Private Ryan	1998	War film
Saving Private Ryan: Bonus Material	1998
That Thing You Do!	1996	Comedy
The Celluloid Closet	1996	LGBT
Apollo 13	1995	Adventure
Toy Story	1995	Comedy
Forrest Gump	1994	Coming of age
Sleepless in Seattle	1993	Romantic comedy
Philadelphia	1993	LGBT
A League of Their Own	1992	Comedy
Radio Flyer	1992	Fantasy
The Bonfire of the Vanities	1990	Comedy
Joe Versus the Volcano	1990	Romantic comedy
Turner & Hooch	1989	Family
The 'Burbs	1989	Black comedy
Punchline	1988	Comedy
Big	1988	Romantic comedy
Dragnet	1987	Parody
Every Time We Say Goodbye	1986	Romantic drama
Nothing in Common	1986	Comedy
The Money Pit	1986	Comedy
Volunteers	1985	Comedy
The Man with One Red Shoe	1985	Thriller
Bachelor Party	1984	Comedy
Splash	1984	Comedy
Mazes and Monsters	1982	Television movie
He Knows You're Alone	1980	Slasher
A Cold Case
Small Fry		Short Film

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

The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Series Aired: September 27, 2009

Number of seasons:1

Band of Brothers

Series Aired: September 9, 2001 - November 4, 2001

Number of seasons:1

Genre:Miniseries, Military, Dramatic programming

Network:British Broadcasting Corporation

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 film
Larry Crowne	2011	Produced & Directed	Romantic comedy
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
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D	2005	Produced	Documentary
Starter for Ten	2006	Produced	Comedy
Charlie Wilson's War	2007	Produced	Biography
Where the Wild Things Are	2009	Produced	Children's
The Great Buck Howard	2008	Produced	Comedy
Neil Young: Heart of Gold	2006	Produced	Documentary
City of Ember	2008	Produced	Science Fiction
Surfer Dude	2008	Produced	Comedy
The Ant Bully	2006	Produced	Computer Animation
Game Change	2011	Produced
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
Supernatural	Produced	2005		Comedy, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Action genre, Drama
Big Love	Produced	2006	2011	Drama
The Pacific	Produced	2010		Miniseries
John Adams	Produced	2008	2008	Biography, Historical drama, Miniseries
American Tabloid	Produced	2010

Places Tom Hanks has lived

Marker	Location	Population
A	Oakland	404,155

Personal relationships of Tom Hanks

Rita Wilson
Wed: 4/30/1988
Rita Wilson
Wed: 1988
Samantha Lewes
Married 9 years
Samantha Lewes
Married 9 years

Significant Other	Relationship	Date Started	Date Ended	Duration
Rita Wilson	Marriage	Apr. 30, 1988
Rita Wilson	Marriage	1988
Samantha Lewes	Marriage	Jan. 24, 1978	Mar. 19, 1987	9 years
Samantha Lewes	Marriage	1978	1987	9 years

Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Hanks

Q:
Where did Tom Hanks go to school?
A:
Tom Hanks was a student at California State University, Sacramento.
Q:
Where was Tom Hanks born?
A:
Tom Hanks was born in Concord.
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"
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:
Which TV program starred Tom Hanks?
A:
Tom Hanks acted in "Bosom Buddies."