Born in California, Tom Hanks grew up in what he calls a "fractured" family. His parents were pioneers in the development of marriage dissolution law in that state, and Tom moved around a lot, living with a succession of step-families. No problems, no abuse, no alcoholism - just a confused childhood...See full bio »
1999Toy Story 2
(performer: "You've Got a Friend in Me")
1996That Thing You Do!
(writer: "Lovin' You Lots and Lots", "It's Not Far", "La Señora De Dos Costas", "Mr. Downtown", "Voyage Around the Moon", "Hold My Hand, Hold My Heart", "Will You Marry Me?", "Spartacus", "Hollywood Showcase Theme")
2002The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV special documentary)
Himself - Winner: Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television & Presenter: Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama
1998The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Miniseries, Nominee: Best Directing for a Miniseries or a Movie and Presenter: Introducing Video
1996The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture/Favorite Motion Picture and Winner: Favorite Actor in a Dramatic Motion Picture/Favorite Motion Picture Actor
1994The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama & Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
(1989, on
The Man with One Red Shoe) Not a very good movie. It doesn't have any real, clear focus to it. It isn't about anything particularly that you can honestly understand. It made no money at all.
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Trivia:
He is a third cousin, four generations removed, of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Their common ancestor is John Hanks (1680 - 1740), who was the great-great-grandfather of Lincoln, and the great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather of Tom Hanks. It is commonly (albeit incorrectly) reported that they are fourth cousins...
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Trademark:
His characters are often immensely likeable ordinary guys
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