How much is Tom Hanks worth?
| Net Worth: | $400 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth: | July 9, 1956 Age ( 63 years) |
| Children: | 4 |
| Residence: | Los Angeles, California, U.S |
| Occupation: | Actor & Filmmaker |
| Updated: | 2024 |
Introduction
Thomas Jeffery Hanks is a well-known American actor and filmmaker. He is mainly known for his dramatic and comedic roles in various films. The cultural icon of the film industry is regarded as one of the recognizable film stars in the world.
Tom hank’s films had made great business by grossing over $4.9 billion only in North America. However, they grossed over 9.96 billion dollars globally making him one of the highest-grossing actors in the world.
As of 2022, Tom Hanks net worth is approximately $400 million.
Early Life
Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956, in concord California to hospital worker Janet Marylyn and renowned cook Amos Mefford Hanks. His parents separated when he was just four years old. He has two older siblings including Sister Sandra, Brother Larry and a younger brother Tom. Later his father married Francis and had three children from her. Tom and his family moved to different houses
Tom was really unpopular, shy, and not much liked by teachers. Besides being shy, he was a good responsible kid. He went to Skyline High School in Oakland California. He used to act in different plays during the school period.
Later he went to Chabot College and studied theatre there. Then after two years, he was sent to California State University, Sacramento. He was a wonderful actor since childhood. He was passionate about acting which improved his skills. He used to spend his time in acting plays and watching Tennessee Williams, Brecht, and Ibsen.
He is titled as one of the top 10 college dropouts by Time Magazine in 2010.
Personal Life
Hanks married American actress Samantha Lewes in 1979. The couple welcomed their son Collin hanks and daughter Elizabeth Hanks. Unfortunately, the couple divorced in 1987.
In 1981, he met Rita Wilson an American actress while filming Bosom Buddies, however, the couple reunited while filming Volunteers in 1985. The couple married in 1988 and gave birth to two sons Chester Marlon snd Truman Theodore.
In 2020, hanks disclosed the news that he and his wife had tested positive for Covid 19 (coronavirus pandemic) when he was shooting in Queensland for Elves.
Career
Tom Hanks started his career as an actor by starring in the two gentlemen of Verona. He won the best actor award for the movie and then the same year performed in Shakespeare’s Plays. He also worked for a big theatre company. The multitalented actor appeared in his first movie he knows you’re alone in 1980.
Next year, he performed in the famous television sitcom bosom buddies and received critical acclaim. He performed exceptionally amazing in Penny Marshall’s big and opened the doors of opportunities.
Hanks lost around 37 pounds for performing in the film and won MTV Movie Award and Oscar for his outstanding performance.
In 1994, he played the role in Forrest Gump which earned him an Academy Award. His collaboration with Steven Spielberg and performed a challenging role in Saving Private Ryan. After this, he caught the public’s attention by performing in Tribute To Heroes, an HBO Mini Series. He also played the role of Robert Langdon in the sequel of the Da Vinci Code and produced Game Change.
As of 2022, Tom Hanks net worth is estimated to be around $400 million.
Achievements
Hanks received numerous awards and several honors for his exceptional performance in movies.
He received Stanley Kubrick Britannia award from the British Academy Of Film and Television Arts in 2004 for excellence in film. He won two academy awards, Eight Emmy Awards, Four Golden Globe Awards, Two Screen Guild Awards.
Besides this, he received several honors including the presidential Medal Of Freedom, Kennedy Center Honor, Legion Of Honor and Honorary Citizen Of Greece.
Summary
Tom hanks is one of the greatest assets of the American film industry. His fans used to admire him and loved watching his performance. The Green Mile, The Da Vince Code, and Forrest Gump are his top-ranked movies.
As of 2022, Tom Hanks net worth is around $400 million.
