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) I think my world image would have been very different if I had lost my virginity in high school, but I didn't. No Bachelor Party antics, I'm afraid. I just had a girlfriend for a long time. But something important did happen in high school. I took a drama class that determined my career...
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Trivia:
Is a member of the International Thespian Society (a group supporting theatre for high school students internationally).
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Trademark:
His characters are often immensely likeable ordinary guys
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