Chet Hanks performed at Stagecoach on Saturday, and his number one fan -- his dad, Tom Hanks -- was right there in the crowd singing along! Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) 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 is an American actor and filmmaker who has had an extensive career in film, television and stage. Hanks made his professional acting debut on stage, playing Grumio in a 1977 Great Lakes Theater production of The Taming of the Shrew. [1] See all of Tom Hanks' movies, from 'Forrest Gump' and 'Saving Private Ryan' to a 'Toy Story' here and there, ranked by Tomatometer. Tom Hanks - Discover all of the latest news and updates, including exclusive interviews from the UK, US and rest of the world - HELLO! Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and writer. When a group of friends decide to take their role-playing gaming to another level, one of their own's mental instability begins to take it too far for him. 3. Bachelor Party. A soon-to-be-married man's friends throw him the ultimate bachelor party. 4. Splash. Tom Hanks (born July 9, 1956, Concord, California, U.S.) is an American actor whose cheerful everyman persona made him a natural for starring roles in many popular films. In the 1990s he expanded his comedic repertoire and began portraying lead characters in dramas. Take a journey through the prolific career of Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks through his standout roles in Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, and more films. Lt. Isaac Bangs (voice). Warner Bros Pictures is in negotiations for the feature film rights to Allen Levi's breakout novel Theo of Golden, with Tom Hanks in talks to star.