Hanks

American

[hangks] / hæŋks /

noun

Tom, born 1956, U.S. film actor.

Hanks British

/ hæŋks /

noun

Tom. born 1956, US film actor: his films include Splash (1984), Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and The Terminal (2004)

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Hanks, who is white and was born in Los Angeles, resurfaced to public consciousness in 2020 when he — unprompted — introduced himself at the Golden Globes red carpet with his impression of Jamaican Patois.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Whether that’s the result of a threadbare script or just Hanks knowing what he had is up to the viewer to decide.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

City council member Kamillah Hanks said the list unfairly targets homeowners and could be a security issue.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

The star of “Uncle Buck” and “SCTV” was so beloved that the film’s director, Colin Hanks, was concerned that too many people would want to participate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

In that first instant, he knew Hanks was special.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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