Thomas Jeffrey Hanks was born on the 9th of July
1956 in California, USA. He is possibly the most famous actor of all time, let
alone the most famous thriller actor. This is definitely proven by the amount
of money all his films have grossed worldwide - $8.5 billion, and by how many
awards he has been awarded and nominated for. He has won 2 Oscars, 2 Academy Awards,
4 Golden Globes, 5 Emmy’s and over 50 more various wins.
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| Tom Hanks in 2012 |
Hanks childhood was what he called “fractured” after his
family divorced and he ended up living in many different places, and with
different step-families. Had no previous acting experience until after college,
he now has four children from two wives. He has gained a reputation for mostly
playing very likeable, regular yet conflicted guys who end up being dragged
into extraordinary situations.
The following is a list of just a few thrillers Tom Hanks has
been in:
- Captain Phillips (2013) - Hanks, plays a cargo ship captain who is taken hostage by a group of Somali Pirates.
- Angels & Demons (2008) - Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Hanks) works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.
- The Da Vinci Code (2006) - Clues in Da Vinci paintings bring on a mystery adventure for Robert Langdon (Hanks) to find the Holy Grail.
- The Ladykillers (2004) - A charming Southern professor (Hanks) and his crew pretend to be a band in order to rob a casino.
- Road to Perdition (2002) - Bonds of loyalty are put to the test when a hitman's son witnesses what his father does for a living.
- The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) - A man (Hanks) picked randomly out of a crowd is made the target of CIA surveillance and pursuit.
- He knows you’re Alone (1980) - A young bride-to-be is being stalked upon by a serial killer. She gets help from a former lover, but will they manage to escape? Hanks plays Elliot.
| The Man with One Red Shoe - 1985 |
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