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Thomas Jeffrey “Tom” Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor, producer, writer, and director. Hanks worked in television and family-friendly comedies, gaining wide notice in 1988’s Big, before achieving success as a dramatic actor in several notable roles, including Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia, the title role in Forrest Gump, Commander Jim Lovell in Apollo 13, Captain John H. Miller in Saving Private Ryan, Joe Fox in You’ve Got Mail, Chuck Noland in Cast Away, and voicing the character Woody in the Toy Story series. Hanks won consecutive Best Actor Academy Awards, in 1993 for Philadelphia and in 1994 for Forrest Gump. U.S. domestic box office totals for his films exceed US$4.0 billion. He is the father of actor Colin Hanks.

• Born: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks July 9, 1956 (age 55) Concord, California, U.S.
• Occupation: Actor, producer, director, voice over artist, writer, speaker
• Years active: 1979–present
• Spouse: Samantha Lewes (m. 1978–1987; divorced) Rita Wilson (m. 1988–present)
• Children: Colin, Elizabeth, Chester, Truman

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An initial list of presenters for the 84th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Billy Crystal, has been announced.

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