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
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
11/99: Recorded narration for NY's American Museum of Natural History's first "Space Show" featured in re-opening of modernized Hayden Planetarium.
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(1989, on landing
Bosom Buddies) I had lived in New York for a couple of years and had developed, I guess, a defense mechanism when it came to auditions. And that was not to care about them too much. So I was able to go in and be so casual, so nonchalant about impressing those people that I'd screw it up-as opposed to trying to show them how great and unique a talent you are...
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Trivia:
The asteroid "12818 tomhanks" was named after him.
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