Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, aka, Tom Hanks is one of the most popular and acclaimed film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon.
He is regarded as the "nicest guy in Hollywood" and is known for the versatility of his roles and delivering honest performances.
Tom Hanks celebrates his 66th birthday on July 9, 2022.
Tom hanks has done a multitude of roles, experimenting with vastly different characters, plots and genre. The profound nature of his acting lets him own every fictional persona he plays, giving the narrative a depth and authentic edge. His prolific and iconic career has left a paramount film legacy.
The actor has won the Academy Award twice, first for 'Philadelphia' in 1993 and in the consecutive year for 'Forrest Gump.'
As Tom Hanks turns a year older, here's a look at some of his best movies of all times:
Apollo 13 (1995)
'Apollo 13' is a space docudrama, directed by Ron Howard. It is considered a Hollywood classic featuring Tom Hanks as Apollo 13 Commander and the dependable hero of this gripping thriller.
Toy Story (1995) / Toy Story 2 (1999) / Toy Story 3 (2010) / Toy Story 4 (2019)
In Pixar's brilliant animated 'Toy Story' movies, Hanks' voice acting for the leader of the toys, Woody, is innocent and heartfelt. His work in these movies is earnest and joyful, truly bringing the loveable toy to life.
Philadelphia (1993)
'Philadelphia' is a 1993 American legal drama film directed by Jonathan Demme, and is one of the first mainstream films to confront themes of HIV/AIDS and homosexuality in the history of America. The movie won Hanks his first Oscar in 1993 for playing the role of the AIDS affected lawyer fighting for his rights.
Forrest Gump (1994)
'Forrest Gump' was of great importance to Hanks career, getting him an Oscar win for Best Actor for the second time. It is directed by Robert Zemeckis, and is based on a novel of the same name. The story depicts the life of Forrest Gump (Hanks), a well-intentioned man with low IQ who finds himself in the midst of several historical events in the 20th century United States.
Cast Away (2000)
'Cast Away' is a survival drama directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, and Nick Searcy. In the film, Hanks gets stranded on an unknown island after his plane crashes in the South Pacific, and the plot showcases his several attempts to to survive in the unfamiliar land.
Sully: Miracle on the Hudson (2016)
'Sully' is a biographical rescue docudrama directed by Clint Eastwood. It is based on the real incidents of January 2009, water landing of a US Airways jet onto New York’s Hudson. Hanks plays the pilot of the plane - Sully Sullenberger.
