Tom Hanks

A map of his family tree showing the purported connection can be found in the External links section. He is survived by his partner, Sean Blue. Hanks claims to be a relative of James Hanks, one of several possible fathers of Nancy Hanks, mother of United States president Abraham Lincoln. As of 2004 the cause of death has yet to be determined. He was the youngest ever recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on June 12, 2002. He had been thought to be in good health, but was found dead in his home in Los Angeles, California. Hanks also won back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994). When he was diagnosed with HIV, he discussed it openly at a time when there was still much unreasoned fear about the disease.

That union also produced two children (one of whom is actor/son Colin Hanks). He was open about his troubles with drug and alcohol addiction, and for a time decided to retire from entertainment, but was eventually enticed back with roles on television and in movies. Hanks was married previously to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987. His woebegone look, extreme flexibility and high energy led Tommy Tune to cast him in the Off-Broadway Cloud 9 and, on Broadway, in a memorable role in the musical Grand Hotel, for which he won a Tony Award in 1990. They have two children together. He pursued his initial stage career in Baltimore, Maryland, as he had heard it was hard to get work in New York without an equity card. They met while working on the movie Volunteers (1985). Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Jeter was a student at Memphis State University when his interests changed from medicine to acting.

Hanks has been married to actress Rita Wilson since 1988. Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 - March 30, 2003) was a United States actor. Hanks is a member of the National Space Society and was the producer of the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon about the Apollo program to send astronauts to the moon. Waterworld. He was invited by the director of that play to go to Cleveland, and it was there his acting career started. The Boys Next Door. He couldn't get cast in a college play so he auditioned for community theater instead. Dead Bang.

Born in Concord, California, Hanks later studied theatre at California State University, Sacramento. The Polar Express (to be released posthumously.). His portrayal of the likeable lead in Forrest Gump earned him $70 million. Mouse Hunt. His salary for two recent movies was USD$20 million each. The Money Pit. Hanks is currently one of the most sought-after leading men in Hollywood. Zelig.

Hanks is generally known for his ability to imbue "nice-guy" roles with warmth, for example in the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle, but is quite capable of taking the role of a mob hitman in Road to Perdition. Ragtime. He is well known for his acting ability, and is able to play characters that range from the vulnerable Forrest Gump, to the inspirational lead in Philadelphia, to the never-say-die commander in Apollo 13. Hair. Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor famous for playing notable roles in many popular and critically acclaimed movies. Patch Adams. He Knows You're Alone (1980). Jakob the Liar.

Bosom Buddies (1980) TV Series. The Fisher King. Mazes and Monsters (1982) TV Movie. Jurassic Park III. Splash (1984). The Green Mile. Bachelor Party (1984). Open Range.

The Man with One Red Shoe (1985). Taken. Volunteers (1985). From Here to Eternity. The Money Pit (1986). Hothouse. Nothing in Common (1986). Noodle's Brother, Mr. Noodle".

Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986). Sesame Street: as Elmo's friend "Mr. Dragnet (1987). Gypsy (1993 TV version). Big (1988). Evening Shade. Punchline (1988). Grand Hotel (Tony award for his portrayal of Otto Kringelein, a dying man with a thirst for life, his song "We'll Take a Glass Together" was revelatory.).

The 'burbs (1989). Cloud 9. Turner & Hooch (1989). Point. Joe Versus the Volcano (1990). R. The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990). G.