Tom Hanks Career, Age, Height, Family, Education, Marriage, Net Worth

Tom Hanks Biography

Tom  Hanks (Thomas Jeffrey Hanks) is an American filmmaker and actor who is best known for his dramatic and comedic roles and is regarded as an American cultural icon. His movie films have grossed over $9.96 billion worldwide and more than $4.9 billion in North America. This makes him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Tom has won seven Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a producer and a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination. Also, he has received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the French Legion of Honor, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Tom Hanks Age

Currently, Hanks is 68 years old. He was born on July 9, the year 1956, and he has never forgotten to celebrate his special day every 9th of July.

Tom Hanks Height

He stands tall at a height of 1.83 Meters, which is equivalent to 183 centimeters.

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Tom Hanks Education

Tom graduated high school in Oakland, and later he attended junior college before transferring to California State University, where he enrolled in the theatre program. However, in 2023, Hanks received an Honorary degree from Harvard University.

Tom Hanks Career

Tom began his acting career in the 1970s with roles in TV shows like “Bosom Buddies” and “Family Ties.” Films like “Splash” and “Big” made him rise to fame in the 1980s. He received his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in performances in “Forrest Gump and “Philadelphia.” These awards were back in the 1990s. In the 2000s and 2010s, Hanks has continued to be notable in his performances like “Sully, Cast Away,” and Captain Phillips. Tom received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama for his contributions to American culture. He is considered to be one of the greatest actors of his generation and has over 80 acting credits to his name. He has taken great strides in his career for over four decades.

Tom Hanks Family

Hanks grew up in a structured family. His parents are Amos Mefford Hanks, an itinerant cook, and Janet Marylyn a hospital worker. His father was of English ancestry, while his mother was Portuguese. Unfortunately, his parents divorced. His siblings are Jim Hanks, Sandra Hanks, and Larry Hanks.

Tom Hanks Marriage

His first marriage was with Samantha Lewes; however, they divorced in 1987. Together they had two children, Colin and Elizabeth Hanks. Later in 1988, he married singer and actor Rita Wilson, and together they have two children, Chester Hanks and Truman Hanks.

Tom Hanks’s Net Worth

Tom is known for his consistent box office success, with his films grossing nearly $10 billion worldwide. His net worth is estimated to be $400 million, which is from his career of over four decades.