Tom Hanks: Bio, Education, Career, Net Worth, Family, and Relationships
Last Update: Feb 02, 2025
- Full Name: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
- Born: July 09, 1956 in Concord, California, United States
- Height: 183 cm
- Occupation: American actor and filmmaker
- IG: @tomhanks (9M, Feb 2025)
- X: @tomhanks (14.9M, Feb 2025)
An American actor and filmmaker Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, professionally known as Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California, United States. He is now holding dual citizenship including the United States and Greece.
Bio, Family, and Education of Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks was born in Concord, California as a son of hospital worker Janet Marylyn and itinerant, cook Amos "Bud" Hanks. His mother was from a Portuguese family; their surname was original "Fraga". His father had English ancestry, and through his line, Hanks is a distant cousin of President Abraham Lincoln and children's host Fred Rogers.
Tom Hanks studied theater at Chabot College in Hayward, California, and transferred to California State University, Sacramento after two years.
Professional Acting Career of Tom Hanks
Most recently, actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks was cast in the film "The Phoenician Scheme" but before that, he has done more than 40 films and television series.
Winning Awards of Tom Hanks
Over his career, Tom Hanks has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for five BAFTA Awards and a Tony Award. He has been honored with 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.
- Academy Awards (two)
- Emmy Awards (seven)
- Golden Globe Awards (four)
Relationship, Wife, and Kids of Tom Hanks
According to the data, Tom Hanks was married to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987 and then he married Rita Wilson in 1988. Now, he has four children including Colin Hanks and Chet Hanks.
Tom Hanks Net Worth and Salary
Tom Hanks now has an estimated net worth of #peronworth through his acting profession, which is increasing significantly. He is well experienced actor in the entertainment industry.