4. Tom Hanks is an American
actor,producer, writer, and director
5. He is best known for his roles in Big, Philadelphia, Forrest
Gump,Apollo 13, You've Got, The Da Vinci Code, Captain
Phillips, and Saving Mr. Banks, as well as for his voice work in
the animated films The Polar Express and the Toy
Story series.
6. Hanks has earned and been nominated for numerous
awards during his career, including winning a Golden Globe
Award and an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role
in Philadelphia, as well as a Golden Globe, an Academy
Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a People's
Choice Award for Best Actor for his role in Forrest Gump
7. Hanks is also known for his collaboration with film director Steven
Spielberg on Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, and The
Terminal, as well as the 2001 mini-series Band of Brothers.
8. As of 2012, Hanks' films have grossed over $4.2 billion at the
US box office alone, and over $8.5 billion worldwide.
