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Tom Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor famous for playing notable roles in many popular and critically acclaimed movies. He is well known for his acting ability, and is able to play characters that range from the vulnerable Forrest Gump, the inspirational lead in Philadelphia to the never-say-die commander in Apollo 13. Hanks is generally known for his ability to imbue "nice-guy" roles with warmth, for example in the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle, but is quite capable of taking the role of a mob hitman in Road to Perdition.

Born in Concord, California, Hanks later studied theatre at California State University, Sacramento. Hanks is married to actress Rita Wilson. The couple met on the set of the movie Volunteers in 1985.

Filmography

• Catch Me If You Can (2002)
• Road to Perdition (2002)
• Band of Brothers (2001) TV Miniseries
• Cast Away (2000)
• The Green Mile (1999)
• Toy Story 2 (1999)
• You've Got Mail (1998)
• Saving Private Ryan (1998)
• From the Earth to the Moon (1998) TV Miniseries
• That Thing You Do (1996)
• Toy Story (1995)
• Apollo 13 (1995)
• Forrest Gump (1994)
• Philadelphia (1993)
• Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
• A League of Their Own (1992)
• The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
• Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)
• Turner & Hooch (1989)
• The 'burbs (1989)
• Punchline (1988)
• Big (1988)
• Dragnet (1987)
• Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986)
• Nothing in Common (1986)
• The Money Pit (1986)
• Volunteers (1985)
• The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)
• Bachelor Party (1984)
• Splash (1984)
• Mazes and Monsters (1982) TV Movie
• Bosom Buddies (1980) TV Series
• He Knows You're Alone (1980)