biography
Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor, producer, writer, and director. Hanks worked in television and family-friendly comedies, gaining wide notice in 1988's Big, before achieving success as a dramatic actor in 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, Joe Fox in&
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Hanks was married to American actress Samantha Lewes (née Susan Jane Dillingham) from 1978 to 1987. The couple had two children, son Colin Hanks (also an actor) and daughter Elizabeth Ann.
In 1988, Hanks married actress Rita Wilson. The two first met on the set of Hanks's television show Bosom Buddies but later developed a romantic interest while working on the filmVolunteers
They have two sons: Chester, or "Chet" (who has a small part as a st
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | He Knows You're Alone | Elliot |
| 1982 | Mazes and Monsters | Robbie Wheeling |
| 1984 | Splash | Allen Bauer |
| 1984 | Bachelor Party | Rick Gassko |
| 1985 | Man with One Red Shoe, TheThe Man with One Red Shoe | Richard Harlan Drew |
| 1985 | Volunteers | Lawrence Whatley Bourne III |
| 1986 | Money Pit, TheThe Money Pit | Walter Fielding, Jr. |
| 1986 | Nothing in Common | David Basner |
| 1986 | Every Time We Say Goodbye | David Bradley |
| 1987 | Dragnet | Pep S |