Who is Tom Hanks?

Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker.

Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable

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film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon.

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film stars worldwide, and is regarded aHanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and s an American cultural icon.

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more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America.

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He has received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2002

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the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and

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the French Legion of Honor both in 2016, as well as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020.

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Hanks was born in Concord, California, on July 9, 1956.

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He grew up in a military family and moved around frequently as a child.

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He attended Sacramento State University and California State University, Sacramento, where he studied theater.

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After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue an acting career.

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