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Two Oscars, seven Emmys and all sorts of love — Tom Hanks is the definition of a movie star. To celebrate his 67th birthday on July 9, 2023, we’ve pulled together some of his most memorable works to look back on and celebrate. Happy birthday, Hanx!
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1980: Bosom Buddies
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02of 171984: SplashBuena Vista Pictures/EverettThe budding actor, with costar Daryl Hannah, made a splash of his own in the fantasy romantic comedy about a man who falls for a mermaid.
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1984: Splash
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The budding actor, with costar Daryl Hannah, made a splash of his own in the fantasy romantic comedy about a man who falls for a mermaid.
03of 171988: Big20th Century Fox Film Corp./EverettHanks' very first Oscar nomination was for the ’80s flick about a kid who turns into an adult overnight.
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1988: Big
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Hanks' very first Oscar nomination was for the ’80s flick about a kid who turns into an adult overnight.
04of 171992: A League of Their OwnColumbia Pictures/ EverettHanks joined heavy hitters like Geena Davis, Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell in the classic about the first female professional baseball league.
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1992: A League of Their Own
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Hanks joined heavy hitters like Geena Davis, Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell in the classic about the first female professional baseball league.
05of 171993: Sleepless in SeattleTriStar Pictures/ Everett CollectionHanks was nominated for a Golden Globe for his part in the heartstring-tugging classic, which first paired him with Meg Ryan. The two reunited in 1998’sYou’ve Got Mail.
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1993: Sleepless in Seattle
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Hanks was nominated for a Golden Globe for his part in the heartstring-tugging classic, which first paired him with Meg Ryan. The two reunited in 1998’sYou’ve Got Mail.
06of 171993: PhiladelphiaTriStar Pictures/Everett CollectionHanks' first Oscar win was for his portrayal of Andrew Beckett in the groundbreaking film about a homosexual lawyer with AIDS who is wrongfully fired from his job at a firm.
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1993: Philadelphia
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Hanks' first Oscar win was for his portrayal of Andrew Beckett in the groundbreaking film about a homosexual lawyer with AIDS who is wrongfully fired from his job at a firm.
07of 171994: Forrest GumpParamount Pictures/ EverettIn arguably his most iconic role, Hanks scored his second consecutive Best Actor Oscar, as well as a slew of other accolades.
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1994: Forrest Gump
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In arguably his most iconic role, Hanks scored his second consecutive Best Actor Oscar, as well as a slew of other accolades.
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1995: Apollo 13
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09of 171995: Toy StoryBuena Vista Pictures/EverettHanks voiced cowboy toy Woody in the Pixar classic, and went on to play him again in the subsequentToy Story 2, 3and4.
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1995: Toy Story
Hanks voiced cowboy toy Woody in the Pixar classic, and went on to play him again in the subsequentToy Story 2, 3and4.
10of 171998: Saving Private RyanDreamWorks/ Everett CollectionHanks shared the screen with A-listers including Matt Damon and Edward Burns in the Steven Spielberg classic, which - once again - scored him acting nominations across the major awards shows.
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1998: Saving Private Ryan
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Hanks shared the screen with A-listers including Matt Damon and Edward Burns in the Steven Spielberg classic, which - once again - scored him acting nominations across the major awards shows.
11of 172000: Cast Away20th Century Fox Film Corp./EverettThe star’s solo work (well, if you don’t count Wilson) in the stirring picture nabbed him a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination.
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2000: Cast Away
The star’s solo work (well, if you don’t count Wilson) in the stirring picture nabbed him a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination.
12of 172007: Charlie Wilson’s WarUniversal/Everett"He’s as fun and funny in real life as one would imagine," costar Julia Roberts told PEOPLE of Hanks after joining him on screen in 2007 for a film that scored him yet another Golden Globe nomination.
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2007: Charlie Wilson’s War
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“He’s as fun and funny in real life as one would imagine,” costar Julia Roberts told PEOPLE of Hanks after joining him on screen in 2007 for a film that scored him yet another Golden Globe nomination.
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2013: Captain Phillips
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14of 172016: SullyKeith Bernstein/Warner Bros. Pictures/EverettPlaying another real-life hero, US Airways captain Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who safely landed a disabled plane in New York City’s Hudson River shortly after takeoff in 2009, brought the star yet another round of honors.
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2016: Sully
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Playing another real-life hero, US Airways captain Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who safely landed a disabled plane in New York City’s Hudson River shortly after takeoff in 2009, brought the star yet another round of honors.
15of 172017: The Post20th Century Fox Film Corp./ EverettHanks shared the screen with another powerhouse, Meryl Streep, to tell the true story of behind-the-scenes drama at theWashington Post.He earned a Golden Globe nomination for his work.
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2017: The Post
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Hanks shared the screen with another powerhouse, Meryl Streep, to tell the true story of behind-the-scenes drama at theWashington Post.He earned a Golden Globe nomination for his work.
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2019: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
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17of 172022: A Man Called OttoNiko Tavernise / Sony Pictures Entertainment / Courtesy EverettIn 2022, the actor returned to the big screen to star in and produce this adaptation of the bookA Man Called Ove,about a grumpy widower who strikes up an unlikely friendship with his new next-door neighbors.In 2023, Hanks joined the West Anderson universe with a role in the acclaimed filmAsteroid City,which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
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2022: A Man Called Otto
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In 2022, the actor returned to the big screen to star in and produce this adaptation of the bookA Man Called Ove,about a grumpy widower who strikes up an unlikely friendship with his new next-door neighbors.
In 2023, Hanks joined the West Anderson universe with a role in the acclaimed filmAsteroid City,which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
source: people.com
