Thomas Jeffrey, better known as Tom Hanks, is an American actor, director, writer and producer born in 1956. He is renowned for his roles in films such as Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, and the Toy Story franchise. Hanks was married to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987 and they had two children together. He is a supporter of NASA and space exploration, serving on the board of the National Space Society advocacy organization.