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BIO

Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. He has received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the French Legion of Honor both in 2016, as well as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020.



Hanks made his breakthrough with leading roles in a series of comedy films which received positive media attention, such as Splash (1984), The Money Pit (1986), Big (1988), and A League of Their Own (1992). He won two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor for starring as a gay lawyer suffering from AIDS in Philadelphia (1993) and the title character in Forrest Gump (1994). Hanks collaborated with film director Steven Spielberg on five films: Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Terminal (2004), Bridge of Spies (2015), and The Post (2017), as well as the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010), which launched him as a director, producer, and screenwriter. He has also frequently collaborated with film directors Ron Howard, Nora Ephron, and Robert Zemeckis.

Hanks' other films include the romantic comedies Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and You've Got Mail (1998); the dramas Apollo 13 (1995), The Green Mile (1999), Cast Away (2000), Road to Perdition (2002) and Cloud Atlas (2012); and the biographical dramas Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Captain Phillips (2013), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), Sully (2016), A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019), News of the World (2020) and Elvis (2022). He has also appeared as the title character in the Robert Langdon film series, and voiced Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story film series (1995–2019). Hanks directed the comedy That Thing You Do! (1996), followed by the romantic comedy Larry Crowne (2011), both of which he acted in.

In 1998, Hanks launched his production company Playtone which has a exclusive television development deal with HBO. For his work on television, Hanks has also won seven Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a producer of various limited series and television movies, including From the Earth to the Moon (1998), Band of Brothers (2001), John Adams (2008), The Pacific (2009), Game Change (2012), and Olive Kitteridge (2015). He made his Broadway debut in Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy (2013) earning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination.

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STAGE CREDITS

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Original Broadway Production, 2013
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

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Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

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Theatre World Awards - 2013 - Theatre World Award

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Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

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Photos: Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch & More at HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Opening Night

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Hold on to Me Darling at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, starring Adam Driver! See photos of stars including Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch and more.
Nina Arianda and J.K. Simmons to Star in Ensemble Cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS

Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons and Tony winner Nina Arianda have joined the ensemble cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS, which begins filming this November in New York City. Learn more about the film which is described as a magical realism dramedy from writer, director, and producer Ela Thier.
Review: THE MUSICAL CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in Japan

The Musical Catch Me if You Can : The musical adaptation of the classic film directed by Steven Spielberg, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks and garnered widespread acclaim. In Japan, it was performed in 2022, starring Hikaru Iwamoto, and directed by Ikko Ueda. The stylish choreography and memorable singing received garnered great praise. Following its original run, Hikaru reprises his role as the genius con artist Frank, showcasing his impressive singing, dancing, and acting skills. Eisaku Yoshida, a mainstay of Japanese television and film, continues in his role as the FBI agent Hanratty, who is determined to catch Frank.
David Spade And Nikki Glaser Extend Las Vegas Residency Into 2025

David Spade and Nikki Glaser announced new 2025 dates for their shows at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas due to popular demand. Fans can look forward to more performances from these renowned comedians.
79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2025

The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: MICHAEL KUNZE: INFINITY MIRROR, Underbelly, Cowgate

Walking into Michael Kunze: Infinity Mirror, audiences are greeted by Kunze himself, who is standing on the stage making sandwiches. After taking a few orders from audience members, he then begins some audience participation, tossing slices of fake ham into the audience and encouraging them to throw them like a Frisbee onto the slice of bread.
THE 'BURBS Starring Keke Palmer Receives Straight-To-Series Order

Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to The ‘Burbs, a new series adaptation of the 1989 film of the same name. Celeste Hughey (Palm Royale, Dead to Me) will write and executive produce the series starring Emmy® Award winner Keke Palmer (Nope, Password), who will also executive produce.
AFI to Present Robert Zemeckis' HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST

The American Film Institute will present the world premiere of Robert Zemeckis' film HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST presented by Canva. Learn more about the film.
BIG Comes to The Belmont Theatre Next Month

The Belmont Theatre will present BIG, The Musical on the Main Stage September 13-15 & 19-22. 
Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists Now Open in Los Angeles

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has officially opened the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists. Learn more about the facility!
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
Pittsburgh CLO's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Extended

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Production that Tells the Story of the Rock Legend, ELVIS â€" A MUSICAL REVOLUTION Opens in São Paulo

Get your pelvises and your blue suede shoes ready: in 2024, Brazil will enter the international circuit of Elvis: A Musical Revolution, the fictionalized biography recreated in musical form to tell the story of one of the greatest icons of world music, which will open in São Paulo in August.
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Blake McIver Ewing, Marcia Mitzman Gaven & More to Lead THE BOY FROM OZ at OFC Creations Theatre Cente

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Daisy Edgar-Jones Exits BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Film

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Dan DeLuca & More to Star in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Pittsburgh CLO

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Review: UNNECESSARY FARCE Updates the Formula at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre

The funny thing about farce as a genre is it seems to be perpetually stuck in the past; the constant misunderstandings, cross-dressing and door-slamming seem tied to a time before the internet, before cell phones... hell, maybe even before the Pill. It's a Ken Ludwig world that seems tied to the Ken Ludwig era, which is part of what made Saint Vincent's production of Paul Slade Smith's Unnecessary Farce so surprising: this show maintains the frantic craziness, slapstick, sex and silliness of farce, but brings it into the present by imbuing it with elements of the Coen Brothers' crime comedies.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom Hanks been in?

Tom Hanks has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom Hanks been in?

Tom Hanks has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tom Hanks been nominated for?

Tom Hanks has received several nominations for his performances, including: Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Lucky Guy; the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Lucky Guy; Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Lucky Guy; the Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards for Lucky Guy; and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Lucky Guy.

What awards has Tom Hanks won?

Tom Hanks has won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Lucky Guy.

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