Tom Hanks’s contributions to entertainment
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Learn about the career of one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood.
Tom Hanks is officially 61! Born in Concord, California, Hanks was the son of a hospital worker and a cook. It seems unlikely that the parents of a beloved actor would have simple jobs, but that was the case for Tom Hanks. His first acting role was for the film He Knows You’re Alone (1980) in the role of Elliot. Since then, he was won two Academy Awards as well as produced and starred in some of the most iconic films that were made over the past 30 years.
Hanks has the unique distinction of winning two “Best Actor” Academy Awards in a row. The first one was for Philadelphia, a film that dealt with AIDS and LGBT themes. The second was for the eponymous Forrest Gump, a film about a man with a low IQ who still went on to achieve a fascinating life. Since then, he has starred in several Best Picture nominees, including Saving Private Ryan and Captain Phillips.
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Besides acting, Hanks has served as the producer of films like Cast Away. He has also lent his voice to the role of Woody, the cowboy toy from the Toy Story film series. Tom Hanks really has had a remarkable career in the entertainment industry, and he continues to entertain audiences everywhere.
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