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Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

🎬 television director
Still alive
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Age today
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Tom Hanks is one of the most recognized American Actors of the Baby Boomer generation.

American actor and film producer (born 1956)

"Tom Hanks achieved a rare feat by winning back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor in 1993 for Philadelphia and 1994 for Forrest Gump." — About Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks — Biography, Age & FactsTom Hanks Age in 2026Tom Hanks Nationality: United StatesTom Hanks — Still Alive (Age 69)Tom Hanks Career (51 years)
Best Actor in 1993 for Philadelphia and 1Forrest GumpDisney-Pixarserieshis honor in 1997Academy Awards
Born
Years in career51 years active
July 9th, 1956
Birthplace
Concord
Known for
🎬 Director
Nationality
United States
Height
183 cm (6'0") (average)
Generation
Baby Boomer
Career
51 years
Region
North America
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How Tom Hanks compares to other Directors
🎂Tom Hanks is 5 years older than the average Director
📏67cm taller than the average Director
Metric Tom Hanks Avg Actor Difference
Age6953+16 yrs
Career length51 yrs~35 yrs+16 yrs
Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database
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See also

🎭Sydney Sweeney — United States Actor — born 1997🎭Matt Clark — born 1936🎭Michael B. Jordan (1987) — born 1987🎭Timothée Chalamet, age 30 — born 1995🎭Jackie Chan — Hong Kong Actor — born 1954🎭Alan Ritchson — born 1982
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Frequently asked questions

How old is Tom Hanks?
Tom Hanks is 69 years old (born July 9, 1956).
Is Tom Hanks still alive?
Yes, Tom Hanks is still alive as of 2026, aged 69.
Where is Tom Hanks from?
Tom Hanks is from Concord, California, USA, United States.
What is Tom Hanks known for?
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is widely regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks made his breakthrough with leading roles in the comedies Splash (1984) and Big (1988). He won two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor for starring as a gay lawyer suffering from AIDS in Philadelphia (1993) and a young man with below-average IQ in Forrest Gump (1994).
What generation is Tom Hanks?
Tom Hanks is a Baby Boomer, born in 1956.
What is a surprising fact about Tom Hanks?
Did you know that Tom Hanks is a direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln?
What is Tom Hanks's biggest career achievement?
Tom Hanks achieved a rare feat by winning back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor in 1993 for Philadelphia and 1994 for Forrest Gump. These iconic performances solidified his status as one of Hollywood's most versatile and acclaimed leading men, showcasing his range from dramatic intensity to heartwarming innocence.

Also known as: T. Hanks

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