Tom Hanks is an Academy Award winning actor and filmmaker. He started his acting career with community theater before landing the lead role in the 1984 fantasy-comedy film Splash. He has been honored with numerous awards and nominations including the Emmy, BAFTA, the Golden Globe and the Oscars. Some of his most appreciated performances have been in films like Philadelphia, Forrest Gump and Big. He has also lent his voice for the character of Woody in the Toy Story franchise. His portrayal of Robert Langdon in the film adaptations of Dan Brown novels added to his worldwide fame.Read more