Tom Hanks, born in Concord, California on July 9, 1956, is an actor, writer, director, and producer who has starred in dozens of movies and television shows, including Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan, and Forrest Gump. He studied theater in Hayward, California, transferring to CalState Sacramento after two years. He first became known to the public at large when he co-starred in the television series “Bosom Buddies,” where his character had to dress as a woman in order to live in an affordable all-female hotel. He has two children with his first wife, Samantha Lewes, and two with his second wife, Rita Wilson. He is an outspoken Democrat.
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Consists of the biography and other information about actor Tom Hanks as well as news items about him. Additionally shares some of his quotes and his “success rating”.
http://www.askmen.com/celebs/men/entertainment/42_tom_hanks.html
This fan site has more than 200 photographs of the star as well as his biography and filmography an their ratings.
http://www.thefancarpet.com/actor/tomhanks
The Internet Movie Database presents Tom Hank’s industry credits, with sections about his contributions as an actor and a producer. Also has more than 650 photographs and nearly 300 videos as well as 9,000 news articles about him.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000158/
This unofficial website is run by three young women who are Tom Hanks fans and contains videos and photographs as well as information about the star’s life and career.
http://www.tomhanks-online.com/
