Tom Hanks

Academy & Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Filmmaker & Producer Known for "Forest Gump," "Philadelphia" & "Toy Story"

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Tom Hanks Biography

Tom Hanks is an actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as the iconic 1994 film "Forrest Gump," 2013’s "Captain Phillips," and 1993’s "Sleepless in Seattle" with Meg Ryan. Additionally, Hanks has made notable performances in other films such as "Apollo 13," "The Green Mile," and "Cast Away." More recent films include "A Man Called Otto," "Elvis," and "Asteroid City."

Hanks’ other significant contributions include collaborating with directors Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Nora Ephron, and Robert Zemeckis. His films have grossed over $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America.

With his acting prowess, Hanks won two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump." He made his Broadway debut in Nora Ephron's "Lucky Guy" and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. Further extending his reach in the entertainment industry, Hanks has also worked in television and has won seven Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a producer.

Throughout his career, Hanks has received numerous honors, including the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2020, he was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Before achieving stardom, Hanks attended Chabot College and studied theater, then transferred to California State University, Sacramento after two years. During his time in college, Hanks met Vincent Dowling, head of the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. He served a three-year internship there, learning about lighting, set design, and stage management.

Off-screen, Hanks is an outspoken Democrat and supports causes such as same-sex marriage, development of alternative fuels, and environmental conservation. He has also revealed his diagnosis with type 2 diabetes and speaks openly about it. Hanks is an active supporter of NASA’s manned space program and serves as a member of the National Space Society.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/02/2024.

Tom Hanks Videos

  • Tom Hanks gives the Oxford Union an acting lesson
    Hollywood legend Tom Hanks gives a truly unique address: by giving an acting lesson - despite admitting he's never had one himself! Learn from the...
  • "YEEHAW!" Tom Hanks on becoming Woody and making you cry in Toy Story 4.
    Tom Hanks talks to BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about playing Toy Story's iconic cowboy Woody over the past 25 years. He reveals how he took...
  • Tom Hanks responds to Pittsburgh shooting with his connection to the city
    When Tom Hanks was here with Gayle King to discuss his first collection of fiction, Uncommon Type, he reflected on his connection to Pittsburgh and...

Tom Hanks Books

  • The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: A novel
    The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece: A novel
  • Uncommon Type: Some Stories
    Uncommon Type: Some Stories

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Tom Hanks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Hanks for your event is available upon request. Tom Hanks generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Viola Davis, Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, Gabrielle Union and Mindy Kaling. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Hanks for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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