Tom Hanks, born July 9, 1956 in Concord, California, is an American film actor, director, and producer.
He became famous with the movie Splash, before experiencing the consecration with Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, which earned him each Oscar for Best Actor. Almost all of his subsequent films were big hits, including Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan and The Green Line. He is often compared to James Stewart, and his recognized talent has allowed him to become one of the favorite actors of directors Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and Ron Howard.
In 2012, the films in which he participated generated more than $ 4.2 billion in American box office and more than 8.5 billion worldwide, making him the most prolific actor in the history of film. cinema in terms of commercial success1. In 2006, Forbes magazine ranked it as the 31st highest paid celebrity in the world with $ 29 million in revenue. He is one of the youngest artists to receive an award from the American Film Institute. In May 2014, his fortune is estimated at $ 390 million
