Tom Hanks Biography
Tom Hanks is one of the most acclaimed and beloved actors in Hollywood history. His films have grossed over $9 billion worldwide. He is one of only two actors to win consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. His genuine warmth and lack of Hollywood pretension have made him one of the most universally liked figures in entertainment.
Personal Life
Who are Tom Hanks's parents?
Amos Mefford Hanks, Janet Marylyn Turner
Was Tom Hanks married?
| Name | Married | Divorced |
|---|---|---|
| Samantha Lewes | 1978 | 1987 |
| Rita Wilson | 1988 | N/A |
Did Tom Hanks have children?
Tom Hanks had 4 children: Colin Hanks, Elizabeth Hanks, Chet Hanks, Truman Hanks.
What religion was Tom Hanks?
Tom Hanks was Christianity.
What was Tom Hanks's ethnicity?
Tom Hanks was of English, Portuguese, German heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Big (1988)
- Philadelphia (1993)
- Forrest Gump (1994)
- Apollo 13 (1995)
- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- Cast Away (2000)
- The Da Vinci Code (2006)
- Captain Phillips (2013)
- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
- Elvis (2022)
Awards
- 2 consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- AFI Lifetime Achievement Award
- Golden Globe Awards
Facts About Tom Hanks
- He is one of only two actors to win consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor
- He contracted COVID-19 in March 2020, among the first celebrities to announce a positive test
- He is a passionate typewriter collector and has written about his hobby
- He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2016
Tom Hanks Quotes
"I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is."
"The only way you can truly control how you're seen is by being honest all the time."
Legacy
['forrest-gump', 'oscar', 'philadelphia', 'cast-away', 'beloved']
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-19