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: Outstanding Miniseries, Nominee: Outstanding 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
1995The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Favorite Actor in Dramatic Motion Picture/Acceting Award for Favorite Motion Picture and Presenter: Special Award for Ron Howard
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, Playboy Magazine) When you have a hit, you get so much attention paid to you.
Splash made eighty million dollars and
Bachelor Party made forty million. You think, Oh, I know how to do this. But you can't even begin to know anything after two movies, though you can get arrogant and lazy...
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Trivia:
Was originally cast in the dual role of "Charlie Kaufman/Donald Kaufman" in
Adaptation., but later dropped out. Nicolas Cage, who went on to receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance, was cast instead.
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Trademark:
Frequently plays ordinary characters in extraordinary situations
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