(1956- ) Tom Hanks is an American actor, producer, writer, and director. He achieved 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 storey series.

Hanks made his film debut in the low-budget film He Knows You're Alone (1980). After several small roles he became famous with the film Big in 1988. After that, he obtained interesting roles such as the world wide success Forrest Gump (1994).

Hanks has made donations to many Democratic politicians and has been open about his support for same-sex marriage, environmental causes and alternative fuels. He is also a supporter of Obama.

Tom has been married twice and he has four children.