On this day in 1956, Tom Hanks was born
Other celebrities who were born on this day include actors Mitchel Musso and Enrique Murciano.
Today, 9 July, we celebrate the birthday of Thomas Hanks, who was born in 1956.
He is an American actor and filmmaker, popularly known as Tom Hanks.
He is known for his comedic and dramatic roles in such films as Splash, Big, Turner & Hooch, A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle and Forrest Gump, among others.
He has also voices Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story film series.
Hanks is one of the most popular and recognisable film stars worldwide, and is widely regarded as an American cultural icon.
He has collaborated with film director Steven Spielberg on five films to date: Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, The Terminal, Bridge of Spies and The Post.
The mini-series entitled Band of Brothers launched Hanks as a successful director, producer, and screenwriter.
He is part of a film that will be released in November 2019. Hanks will portray Fred Rogers in Marielle Heller’s biographical film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. He will also star as Commander Ernest Krause in Greyhound.
Hanks has won numerous awards, from the Academy awards to the Golden Globe and from the Emmy Awards to the Screen Actors Guild.
Other celebrities who were born on this day include actors Mitchel Musso and Enrique Murciano.
