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Actor, producer, directorBirth Name :
Thomas Jeffrey HanksBirth Date :
July 09, 1956Birth Place :
Concord, California, USASpouse :
Samantha Lewes (actress, 24-Jan-78 - 19-Mar-87), Rita Wilson (actress, since 30-Apr-88)Claim to fame :
As Allen Bauer in "Splash" (1984)
Tom Hanks Ready for Another Robert Langdon in 'The Lost Symbol'
October 16, 2009 10:10:03Tom Hanks has recently opened wide the possibility of him returning as symbolist Robert Langdon should the third "The Da Vinci Code" movie, "The Lost Symbol", is developed. Talking to MTV at the red carpet of "Where the Wild Things Are" premiere, the 53-year-old actor said, "I'd love to if they're going to do it."
"I'm not going to walk away from that...," the two-time Academy Award-winner continued. "If they make it again, I hope they ask me. If they didn't, what did I do wrong?" On what revives his interest, he revealed that he has just finished reading the latest of the Dan Brown's novel series. He gushed, "Page-turner. Dan Brown knows how to weave a tale. I was exhausted by the end of it."
'Where the Wild Things Are' Glams Up for N.Y. Premiere
October 14, 2009 03:10:16"Where the Wild Things Are" is literally days away from its theatrical debut, and to celebrate that the Big Apple has played host to its premiere. On Tuesday, October 13, red carpet was rolled out to greet cast, crew and celebrity guests coming to the special screening event which took place at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.
Spotted walking down the red carpet on the special evening among others was the movie's leading actor Max Records. He arrived in companion of author Maurice Sendak and director Spike Jonze. His co-stars, Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener, Lauren Ambrose and Catherine O'Hara, were present as well.
Ten Tom Hanks' Distinctive Characters
May 09, 2009 02:05:00Establishing himself as the finest actor of his generation through various kinds of movies over the span of three decades, Tom Hanks has collected numerous nominations for coveted awards and nailed back-to-back Oscars' Best Actor. This Hollywood actor also proves to be a gold digger at the box office as he is listed #3 among the highest grossing actors of all time.
California-born Hanks made his break in the entertainment industry as a cross dresser advertising executive in short-lived cult sitcom "Bosom Buddies" before branching out to the big screen and demonstrating his versatility. Different kind of movie genres from romantic comedy to thriller and from drama to animation, he has tasted them all. Instead of only acting up a character in a movie, he brings the characters to life, delivering one unforgettable performance after another.
'Angels and Demons' Goes to Rome for World Premiere
May 05, 2009 10:05:55Amidst the controversy surrounding "Angels & Demons" since the filming started last year, the thriller mystery film has taken it to Rome for a world premiere on Monday, May 4. The special screening event took place at Auditorium Parco Della Musica, a theater located a mile away from the Vatican City and known as the home of the Rome International Film Festival each October.
Welcoming the stars and guests on the red carpet was an elaborate setting Sony created. Along the 30-foot-wide red carpet, replicas of some of the statues that appear in the film were erected in the addition to at least two dozen fake Swiss guards who stood at attention. Oversized promotional posters for this upcoming sequel to "The Da Vinci Code" were also hung on the buildings.
Tom Hanks on How Pixar Lured Him Back for 'Toy Story 3'
April 24, 2009 11:04:38Having voiced Sheriff Woody in Disney/Pixar's two "Toy Story" movies, Tom Hanks will once again return to give a voice to Andy's favorite cowboy toy in "Toy Story 3" and he has one interesting story on how the studio convince him to take on the role once more. Talking to Empire Magazine for its latest issue, the 52-year-old revealed that he didn't get the film's script, but was treated with the entire film.
"They did an interesting thing on this one," the back-to-back Oscar-winning actor shared. "They did not send us a script. They showed us a complete story reel of the entire movie, with storyboards moving from one to the next, and the people up at Pixar recorded some voices with some music and sound effects. Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger and I went in a movie theater, watched the reel and said, 'This is great, let's get to work!'"
'Angels and Demons' Unleashes Two New Clips
March 31, 2009 10:03:35In-depth look into the upcoming "Angels & Demons" has been provided through two fresh clips which were debuted via Yahoo! Movies. Centering the attention to Robert Langdon and Vittoria, the snippets are entitled "First Marker" and "God Particle" and present extended footage to two of the scenes teased in previous videos.
The "God Particle" clip gives out the scenes in which Ayelet Zurer's Vittoria Vetra told Pierfrancesco Favino's Commander Olivetti, Stellan Skarsgard's Richter and Tom Hanks' Robert Langdon that they need to find the bomb seen in the surveillance camera immediately. Explaining her reason, she describes that the anti-matter used in the bomb is known as the God Particle.
Illuminati Featurette of 'Angels and Demons'
February 06, 2009 11:02:28IGN has got its hands on the featurette of "Angels & Demons". Focusing on the secret organization named the Illuminati, the featurette contains commentary from director Ron Howard and cast members, Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor, detailing on the history of the organization which becomes the center of the story in the film.
In the video footage, Howard reveals that he is most engrossed with the Illuminati when reading the Dan Brown's novel, while Hanks tells why he loves making the movie, reasoning that they are "sort of making a trip to the Renaissance" with the film. While most of the scenes featured in the featurette have been revealed through previous videos, some of them present never-before-seen footage.
Screenwriter David Koepp Talks Tom Hanks' Langdon in 'Angels and Demons'
December 23, 2008 11:12:22With "Angels & Demons" hitting the post production phase, the film's screenwriter David Koepp opens up about the upcoming drama thriller movie. To MTV News, the 45-year-old writer/director discusses many things from Tom Hanks' new haircut to his thought on the sequel so far.
Mentioning that he didn't do anything to tweak the first film, "The Da Vinci Code", he confesses that he is glad that Hanks goes on with a shorter haircut for the sequel. "Anything I say there would be critical [of the first film]. So no, not really," he says. "Well, the shorter hair. They went with shorter hair in this film, which I think was a good choice." On the controversial hairdo, he further adds, "People obsess over strange things. And it never occurs to you while you're making a film that 'This will be something they'll be talking about'."
Four Official Photos From 'Angels and Demons' Come Out
October 28, 2008 02:10:50First four official photos from the forthcoming "Angels & Demons" have been unraveled. Put out by USA Today, the images shared give out for the first time Ayelet Zurer's Vittoria Vetra, Ewan McGregor's Carlo Ventrasca and Thure Lindhart's Chartrand. Some of them also display Tom Hanks acting once again as Professor of Religious Symbology at Harvard University, Robert Langdon.
The first photo seen below highlights at the time Langdon and Vetra are running around the the Vatican square. The next one showcases a group of cardinals stepping up a flight of stairs, while the third capture Ventresca who is described as the faithful servant to the church during the papal conclave in Vatican City. In addition, the picture posted at the news photo let out the four characters gathering in to examine clues.
'Forrest Gump' Star Tom Hanks Out Of 'Fahrenheit'
March 29, 2008 02:03:37The two-time Academy Award's best actor recipient for his roles in "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump", Tom Hanks, has been reported to have dropped out from a new feature film project entitled "Fahrenheit 451". The quitting of the "The Da Vinci Code" star has been reported by MTV Movies Blog on March 28.
In an article posted by the site, it is noted that the news has been confirmed by the sci-fi drama's filmmaker Frank Darabont, who earlier also revealed Hanks' involvement in the movie as Guy Montag. "Mr. Hanks sadly and regretfully had to back out," Darabont explained. "I was really looking forward to working with him again but his other commitments just precluded it. He had to take a step back."
The Harris Poll's Annual Lists of America's Favorite Movie Stars and TV Personalities
January 16, 2008 01:01:17The Harris Poll's annual lists of America's Favorite Movie Stars and America's Favorite TV Personalities are out and Denzel Washington and Ellen DeGeneres are the two big winners.
Is a two-time Academy Award- winning actor, Denzel is the first pick on the Favorite Movie Stars list, making it his second year in a row to score the first spot on the poll. As of Ellen, her being picked as the number one Favorite TV Personality marks her first time ever to dethrone the chat-show icon Oprah Winfrey who always tops the popularity chart in the past years.
Actor Johnny Depp Named Top Money-Making Star of 2007
January 04, 2008 11:01:42Saw both of his 2007 film projects; "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End" and "Sweeney Todd" reached success in the market, Johnny Depp has been named the "Top Money-Making Star of 2007" in Quigley Publishing Company's 76th Annual Poll.
This is the actor's second consecutive time in the number one spot. He first appeared on the list in 2003, coming in at number six and was placed second in 2005 and first last year.
Now Online, the New Trailer of Charlie Wilson's War
October 12, 2007 10:10:01
It is not until December 25th later this year that Universal Pictures' "Charlie Wilson's War" will hit the theaters, but the new trailer for the drama flick is online now.
The trailer is available for view through movies.yahoo.com, ore else you can watch it below.
Tom Hanks Sues Gold Circle Films Over "Big Fat" Movie Profits
August 09, 2007 01:08:55
Tom Hanks and some pals are entering the legal battle. The actor and the likes of Rita Wilson and Nia Vardalos have sued one of the producers of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," claiming they still owed them profits from the 2002 romantic comedy film.
In the suit they filed Monday August 6th in Los Angeles Superior Court, Hanks, Wilson, and Gary Goetzman, all of whom are the film's producers along with actress Vardalos claimed Gold Circle Films owes them their percentage "share of net profits" while also named Big Wedding Prods. and Vortex Pictures as defendants.
Tom Hanks Brought Back to Face "Angels & Demons"
April 11, 2007 02:04:15
Yes, Robert Langdon will still be the same man you saw onscreen in "The Da Vinci Code" when he is back in "Angels & Demons" next year, that's according to CinemaBlend.com.
The site has revealed that Tom Hanks "has been officially locked up" to once again play the character in that "Da Vinci Code" follow-up, first announced almost a year ago. A source to the site even claimed that Sony Pictures would give Hanks the "biggest salary ever paid to an actor in the history of Hollywood" for the project.
Five More to Present the Oscars
February 15, 2007 09:02:26
Another five notable names have been added as the presenters for the upcoming 79th annual Academy Awards. Producer Laura Ziskin revealed yesterday, February 14 that Rachel Weisz, Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, Penelope Cruz, and Cate Blanchett are all set to appear onstage to assume the role during the ceremony, joining the previously announced presenters like Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
Honoring best achievements in filmmaking of 2006, this year's event will take place at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 25 and be aired live by ABC at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. EST), beginning with a half-hour red carpet arrivals segment, "The Road to the Oscars."
America's Favorite Movie Stars in 2006, Per the Harris Poll
January 17, 2007 11:01:04
Another year, another favorite. Move over Tom Hanks because people have their new favorite. It's Denzel Washington. The Hollywood hunk has been chosen the No. 1 America's Favorite Movie Star in the nationwide Harris Poll of 1,147 U.S. adults surveyed online by Harris Interactive between December 12 and 18, 2006.
Dropping from number one to number two is Hanks, while movie legend John Wayne remains in third place. Tough guy Clint Eastwood jumps up two spots to fourth place. Next on the poll is Will Smith who along with actress Julia Roberts tie for the 5th spot.
Hollywood's Most and Least Popular Stars
December 11, 2006 11:12:45
When it comes to Hollywood public's Most Favorite Stars, veteran movie actor Tom Hanks is the best. In a new Gallup poll which involved 1,003 adults conducted from Nov. 27 to 29, it is found out that 44 percent of movie goers will go out of the way to watch one of Hanks' movies.
Come right after him is Robert De Niro with 33 percent of the votes, followed by Julia Roberts in 3rd spot with 29 percent of the votes. The 4th Most Popular Stars in Hollywood are Will Smith and Sandra Bullock with 27 percent of the votes.
The 2007 People's Choice Award Nominees
November 08, 2006 01:11:25
Puff. It is a tough race indeed. With the likes of Hollywood's A-listers, including Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, and Denzel Washington, on the list of the 2007 People's Choice Award nominees, it is hard to predict who'll be the winner.
As of Aniston, Berry, and Bullock, they are all vying for Favorite Female Movie Star award. Elsewhere, Depp, Hanks, and Washington they are competing to win the Favorite Male Movie Star prize. Meanwhile, the Favorite Leading Lady nominees include Cameron Diaz, Kirsten Dunst, and Scarlett Johansson.
America's Most Trusted Celebrities According to Forbes Magazine
September 28, 2006 02:09:56
Two-time Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has been chosen the Most Trusted Celebrity in America. The hunk tops Forbes magazine's list of 1,500 movie and TV stars on the category.
Celebrity cook Rachael Ray comes 2nd, while actor Michael J. Fox comes 3rd in the rundown.
Tom Hanks Inducted into Army's Ranger Hall of Fame
July 01, 2006 10:07:52
Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks was inducted Thursday June 29th as an honorary member of the U.S. Army's Ranger Hall of Fame for his accurate portrayal of a World War II Army Ranger company commander in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" and for his continued commitment to honoring those who served in the war.
Hanks, who was unable to attend the Fort Bennings, Georgia, ceremony, becomes the first actor to receive such an honor.
More Actions to Come from Philip Seymour "Mission: Impossible 3" Hoffman!
June 17, 2006 09:06:12Universal's new screenplay project, "Charlie Wilson's War", and Capitol Films up-coming's "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" are not impossible missions for the last-seen-in- "Mission: Impossible 3" star, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
After having himself involved in an indie movie project "The Savages", Hoffman is ready to join Uma Thurman's former hubby, Ethan Hawke in the story of siblings trying to rob their own parents' jewelry store, "Before the Devils". The movie is going to take place in New York, together with other Hollywood stars, Albert Finney and "Loverboy" actress, Marisa Tomei. The producer is Michael Cerenzie, while Lumet, Kelly Masterson and Austin Chick will bear the credits as the scriptwriters.
"Da Vinci" Opened at the 59th Cannes Film Festival
May 18, 2006 03:05:28
Despite the worldwide controversy it has caused, the highly anticipated drama mystery thriller "The Da Vinci Code" opened Wednesday May 17th, 2006 at the 59th Cannes Film Festival.
Attending the premiere among others were Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen and Paul Bettany.
Actor Tom Hanks Sets World Record
May 11, 2006 02:05:24
Hollywood actor Tom Hanks has just set world record as he's been listed into the Guinness Book of World Records Wednesday May 10th, 2006 as the "Actor With Most Consecutive $100 Million Grossing Movies."
Not without reason but it is his achievement in the industry that get him such accolade. Hanks appeared in seven consecutive films that hit the $100 million mark between 1998 and 2002, starting with "Saving Private Ryan" and wrapping with "Catch Me If You Can," that's for everybody to know.
Musical Mamma Mia! Is Heading to the Big Screen
April 20, 2006 10:04:05
"Mamma Mia!", the musical inspired by ABBA disco-pop hits, is heading for the big screen. Getting involved in the highly anticipated project is Tom Hanks who, through his production company Playtone, has inked a deal with Littlestar Services Limited, the company run by the hit show's producer, Judy Craymer, and ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.
All of the persons are now in discussion over the project with Universal Pictures to finance and distribute. In the meantime, Judy has been slated to produce alongside Gary Goetzman, and Catherine Johnson is penning the screenplay. Details on "Mamma Mia!" are being kept under wrap, but it is said that the flick is expected to be released in late 2007.
Starbucks Saved Tom Hanks' Life
March 29, 2006 11:03:35
Universal Pictures apparently intended to do it quick. Soon as the studio has acquired the rights to "How Starbucks Saved My Life", it directly attached Hollywood actor Tom Hanks to star in and Gus Van Sant to direct. Besides starring in, Hanks also is set to produce alongside Gary Goetzman.
Based on a 102-page proposal by Michael Gates Gill, the book centers on the writer, former J. Walter Thompson executive who found himself down and out when he was downsized out of a job. In his 60s and in a personal tailspin because of an affair that ended his marriage, Gill saw his luck change when he entered a Starbucks and walked out with a job offer from the store's manager, giving his life new purpose.
Top Moneymaking Stars of 2005
January 28, 2006 10:01:33Again, again, again, and again. Tom Cruise really is a big winner. The actor's name approvingly has topped an annual survey by Quigley Publishing Co. on Top Moneymaking Stars of 2005. Securing the very top position of the list, Cruise has totally won the annual survey for seven times.
Placed 2nd in the poll is Johnny Depp, followed behind by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who both tied for 3rd. Other names included in the poll including Vince Vaughn, George Clooney, Will Smith, Reese Witherspoon, Adam Sandler and Tom Hanks.
Tom Hanks Joins the 78th Academy Awards Presenters
January 28, 2006 10:01:48Tom Hanks' name has been mentioned as the new addition to the long line of the 78th annual Academy Awards presenters.
The two-time Academy Award-winning actor will next be seen in "The Da Vinci Code." His films credits among others include "The Terminal," "Catch Me If You Can," "Road to Perdition," "Apollo 13," and "A League of Their Own."
America's Favorite Movie Stars per the Harris Poll
January 21, 2006 11:01:01Lucky Tom Hanks that he's been chosen America's Favorite Movie Star for the second year in a row, according to a poll released Friday Jan 20th by Harris Interactive. The survey, involving 1,001 adults, places Johnny Depp as second on the list, ahead of Harrison Ford and John Wayne who both tied in 3rd spot.
Rounding out the top 5 is actress Julia Roberts. Clint Eastwood is in 6th place, while Mel Gibson is in 7th spot. George Clooney is 8th, followed then at 9th by Sean Connery, with Sandra Bullock rounding out the Top 10 list on the poll.
Roberts & Hanks Reunite in "Charlie Wilson's War"
January 13, 2006 10:01:02Hollywood beauty Julia Roberts is about to team up with fellow Tom Hanks to film an upcoming action drama flick entitled "Charlie Wilson's War." Per Variety, Roberts reportedly is still in talks to play the role of Joanne Herring, a big-haired and beautiful Texas socialite who influenced Wilson (Hank's part) to support the rebel cause.
Based on the book by George Crile, the film was written by Aaron Sorkin. In hand to produce is Hanks with Playtone partner Gary Goetzman. Production is slated for later this year.
Martin Honored Twain Humor Award
October 24, 2005 01:10:12Comic star Steve Martin has gained almost all awards during his career as an actor. But that he receiving the Mark Twain Prize is something extraordinary. It's true somehow.
Martin was honored the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with those saluting him were actors Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short and Claire Danes and musicians Paul Simon and Randy Newman.
Tom Hanks Marks 'Apollo' Anniversaries
March 24, 2005 10:03:12The Oscar-nominated star Tom Hanks has attended an IMAX screening at the California Science Center to mark the 10th anniversary release of 'Apollo 13': the motion picture on DVD with now added bonuses, special features, and documentaries, all of which will answer people questions about 'Apollo 13': the movie and the mission.
Directed by Ron Howard, the film portrays the trials, tribulations and ultimate triumph of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, in which a crippled space capsule made a life-or-death race to the safety of Earth. The two-disc anniversary DVD itself boasts a bounty of extras which do not include on previous editions, including two new documentaries, "Lucky 13: The Astronaut's Story" and "Conquering Space: The Moon and Beyond."
