
American actor and film producer (born 1956)
1956 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor and film producer (born 1956)
Born
July 9, 1956
Age
~70 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
1956
Born in Concord (1956-07-09)
1989
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
1989
AwardGolden Globe Awards
1994
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
1994
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
1994
AwardActor Awards
About
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. 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 is ranked as the fourth-highest-grossing American film actor. His numerous awards include two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards; he has also been nominated for five BAFTA Awards and a Tony Award. He received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020.
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Thomas Jeffrey Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. 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 is ranked as the fourth-highest-grossing American film actor. His numerous
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
Thomas Hanks was born on July 9, 1956.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — July 9, 1956
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Would you name your baby Thomas?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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Present
Age ~70