Tom Hanks Biography
Tomas Jeffrey Hanks is a legendary American actor, scriptwriter, director, producer, and winner of multiple awards and accolades including two «Oscars» and proud owner of a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Net worth: $400 million.
Early life
Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in Concord, California. He was the third child in a large family, with two brothers: Jim and Larry and a sister Sandra. His father Mefford Hanks worked as a cook in a local restaurant and his mother Janet Marylyn (née Frager) worked at a hospital and was a distant relative of Abraham Lincoln.



Acting career
Meanwhile, Tom settled into married life with his fellow student Samantha Lewes. Their son Colin was born in 1977 and Hanks had to seriously think about putting food on the table. The young family moved to New York City, a city of great opportunities, and Hanks started hitting up theaters and studios looking for work. Like most young actors, Hanks's first big screen appearance came through TV series work. In 1984 up-and-coming director Ron Howard noticed the actor and gave him a role in his movie «Splash». Tom delivered a masterful performance, but the movie didn't bring him the popularity he craved or the financial stability his family needed. By this point he had two kids to support, forcing him to keep taking roles in low-quality series and trashy movies like 1984's «Bachelor Party».





Personal life
Tom Hanks married his Sacramento University classmate Samantha Lewes in 1978, and they had son Colin and daughter Elizabeth. The family struggled financially so much that they sometimes couldn't afford to repair their car. Samantha wasn't satisfied with their financial situation, and the couple constantly argued and quarreled.

Tom Hanks now
In his sixties, Tom Hanks remains incredibly active, constantly appearing on the big screen, producing new projects, writing movie scripts, voicing animated characters, and even making guest appearances in music videos. Americans adore Hanks and many consider him to be a national hero. According to Harris Poll, American viewers have chosen Hanks as their favorite actor five times.

In March 2020, Tom Hanks and his wife fell ill with the coronavirus during a vacation in Australia, but they managed to recover quickly.