Manager
Tom Hanks is signed with Playtone.
Build
Average
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
171 lbs or 78 kg
Girlfriend / Spouse
Tom Hanks dated –
- Samantha Lewes (1975 – 1987) – In January 1975, Tom commenced dating the American actress Samantha Lewes. After 3 years of being in a relationship, Tom and Samantha got married on January 24, 1978. In August 1985, the couple got separated and two years later in March 1987, they officially divorced. Hanks and Lewes have two children – Colin Lewes (born on November 24, 1977) and Elizabeth Ann (born on May 17, 1982).
- Rita Wilson (1985 – Present) – Tom first met the American actress Rita Wilson on the set of the TV series Bosom Buddies (1980 – 1982). They started dating in September 1985. After three years of being in a relationship, the couple crowned their love and got married on April 30, 1988. Tom and Rita have two children – Chester Marlon (born on August 4, 1990) and Truman Theodore (born on December 26, 1995).
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at the 2014 BAFTA Awards
Race / Ethnicity
White
Tom has Portuguese and American ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Blue eyes
- Often plays the character of an ordinary guy
Measurements
Tom’s body specifications like chest, arms / biceps, and waist information is not known.
Shoe Size
11 (US) or 10.5 (UK) or 44.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Tom has appeared in a TV commercial for The National World War II Memorial (1999) and for The Nature Conservancy (2007).
Religion
As a teenager, Tom defined himself as a Bible-toting evangelical.
After marriage to Rita Wilson, he converted to a Greek Orthodox.
Best Known For
Tom is best known for appearing in the movies Big (1988), Volcano (1990), Radio Flyer (1992), A League of Their Own (1992), Forrest Gump (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), Cast Away (2000), The Terminal (2004), The Da Vinci Code (2006), Cars (2006), Evan Almighty (2007), My Life in Ruins (2009), Small Fry (2011) and others.
He is also known for showing up in many TV series including Saturday Night Live (1985 – 2015), Tales of the Crypt (1992), Band of Brothers (2001), The Pacific (2010) and The Story of Terror! (2013).
Tom Hanks as a FedEx employee in Cast Away
First Film
Tom first showed up in the movie He Knows You’re Alone (1980), playing as Elliot.
First TV Show
The Love Boat is the name of the TV series in which Hanks made his television debut.
Tom played the character of Rick Martin and appeared in the episode Friends and Lovers/Sergeant Bull/Miss Mother.
Personal Trainer
Check Tom’s body transformation from back in 2000 here.
Tom Hanks Favorite Things
- Food – Greek Gyros
- Artist – Elvis Presley, Patrick Rondat
- Band – Alabama Thunderpussy
- Color – Green
- Books – In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Tom Hanks at the AFI Awards Luncheon 2014
Tom Hanks Facts
- He was offered a role in the Tom Cruise movie Jerry Maguire (1996).
- Hanks is a huge supporter of the baseball team Cleveland Indians.
- For his role in the movie Philadelphia (1993), Tom lost 30 lbs and for Cast Away (2000), he lost 50 lbs.
- He is a great fan of the F.C Aston Villa.
- Entertainment Weekly voted Tom as the 26th Greatest Movie Star.
- After 14 years of their divorce, his first wife Samantha Lewes passed away. She was diagnosed with cancer.
- Hanks is suffering from diabetes mellitus type 2.
- He is a supporter of the same-sex marriage.
- Tom owns RAV4 EV and eBox.
- Tom is a Democrat.
- At a young age, he wanted to become an astronaut. He is a supporter of NASA’s program.
- He is a member of NSS (National Space Society).
- He won the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award in 2006. The award was given by the Space Foundation.
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