Tom Hanks is one of only two actors to win the Best Actor Oscar in consecutive years. He took home his first Oscar in 1994 for his role as AIDS-stricken lawyer Andrew Beckett in “Philadelphia.” The following year, he won for his performance in “Forrest Gump.” He has also received Golden Globe Awards for both films.
This past January, Hanks was honored at the Golden Globes with the prestigious Cecil B. deMille Award.
Currently residing in Australia, Hanks shared on Instagram that he and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for coronavirus.
Notable Films
Hanks is renowned for several blockbuster films throughout his career, including:
“Big”
“Saving Private Ryan”
“Cast Away”
“Catch Me If You Can”
“Apollo 13”
“Captain Phillips”
Additionally, Hanks has lent his voice to the iconic character Sheriff Woody in the beloved “Toy Story” franchise.
According to Lorenzo Soria, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, “For more than three decades, he’s captivated audiences with rich and playful characters that we’ve grown to love and admire. As compelling as he is on the silver screen, he’s equally so behind the camera as a writer, producer, and director.”
Hanks was born in Concord, California, in 1956.One of Hanks’ first major roles came in the television sitcom ‘Bosom Buddies.’Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, married in 1988.Hanks starred in the 1988 comedy ‘Big,’ earning an Academy Award nomination.Hanks performs his monologue on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1990.Hanks receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1992.Hanks won an Academy Award for his role in ‘Philadelphia.’Hanks holds his Oscar at the 1994 Academy Awards.Hanks stars in ‘Forrest Gump,’ earning his second Oscar.Hanks receives the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award in 1995.Hanks received an Oscar nomination for ‘Saving Private Ryan.’Hanks stars in ‘You’ve Got Mail’ alongside Meg Ryan.Hanks with Tim Allen in the successful ‘Toy Story’ franchise.Hanks received critical acclaim for ‘Cast Away.’Hanks enjoys family time at a Dodgers game in 2004.Hanks at the ‘We Are One’ concert in 2009.Hanks throws the first pitch in Tokyo in 2009.Hanks admires his caricature at Sardi’s in 2013.Hanks and Wilson at the European premiere of ‘Captain Phillips.’Hanks stops to congratulate a couple in Central Park.Hanks shares a light moment with Stephen Colbert in 2016.Hanks receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.Hanks portrays pilot ‘Sully’ in the film ‘Sully.’Hanks stars as journalist Bill Bradlee in ‘The Post.’Hanks at the People’s Choice Awards in 2017.Hanks with his ‘Toy Story’ character Woody at the premiere of ‘Toy Story 4.’Hanks as Fred Rogers in ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.’Hanks and Wilson at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.
