Thomas Jeffrey Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon.

Tom Hanks has played the iconic movies such as Forrest Gump (1994), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Apollo 13 (1995), The Green Mile (1999), Captain Phillips (2013), Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story franchise and multiple roles in The Polar Express (2004). 

Tom Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations including two consecutive wins for Best Actor as well as receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. Hanks has 12 Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on television which includes 7 wins for his work as a producer on various limited series and television films.