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Tom Hanks

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Date of Birth:
July 9, 1956
Hometown:
Concord

Bio:
Tom Hanks (born Thomas Jeffrey Hanks in Concord, CA on July 9, 1956) is an American film actor, director, producer and writer. He’s a two-time Academy Award winner and a two-time Golden Globe winner.

Best Known For:
Tom Hanks is best known for being a beloved film actor, playing an ordinary man most of the time in a larger-than-life experience. His most famous movie is arguably Forrest Gump. Other well-known roles are Big, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan, You’ve Got Mail, The Green Mile, Toy Story, Cast Away, Road to Perdition, Catch Me If You Can, The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, and Captain Phillips. 

Personal Life:
Tom Hanks has been married twice. He first married Samantha Lewes in 1978, and had two children with her: Colin and Elizabeth. Then, he married Rita Wilson in 1988. Together, they had sons Truman and Chester. Tom’s son Colin has two children. Tom also has Type 2 diabetes.

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Tom Hanks Then & Now: See Photos Of The Beloved Oscar Winner Through The Years

Tom Hanks is one of the most adored stars in Hollywood. Before he hosts the inauguration special, ‘Celebrating America,’ check out these photos of the Oscar winner through the years!

January 20, 2021
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Tom Hanks Reveals Wild Bald Head Makeover He Got For Elvis Biopic — It’s ‘Horrible’

A-lister Tom Hanks isn’t a fan of his latest hairdo! The actor shaved his head for an upcoming movie role, and gave fans their first look at his bald head.

December 30, 2020
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Tom Hanks Goes Shirtless & Dives Into The Pool To Celebrate Turning 64 — Epic Video

Happy 64th birthday to Tom Hanks! The actor celebrated the big day by making a ‘Splash’ in his pool. The video of his dive is too epic.

July 10, 2020
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Tom Hanks Hosts ‘SNL’s First-Ever Home Edition After Recovering From Coronavirus — Watch

‘SNL’ just made history! The show was off to a bang with none other than Tom Hanks as host, who revealed he hadn’t worn anything other than sweat pants ‘in weeks’!

April 12, 2020
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8 Stars Who’ve Recovered From Coronavirus Symptoms: J.K. Rowling, Tom Hanks & More

Despite contracting the deadly coronavirus, which has claimed the lives of thousands worldwide, these celebs fought the COVID-19 sickness and survived.

April 6, 2020
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Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks & More Stars Urge Fans To Complete 2020 Census: ‘Be Seen, Heard & Counted’

On Census Day, April 1, stars like Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, Janelle Monáe, and Faith Hill teamed up to tell YOU how important it is to fill out your 2020 Census! Watch the new When We All Vote vid.

April 1, 2020
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Colin Hanks Drags Trump’s Coronavirus Efforts Amid Dad Tom’s Recovery: ‘So Now’ He’s ‘Concerned’

Colin Hanks didn’t shy away from criticizing Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Tom Hank’s eldest son was especially furious to see the POTUS meeting with actors amid this emergency!

March 15, 2020
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