Tom Hanks Then & Now: Celebrate His 68th Birthday With Photos From His Young Years to Now

Celebrate Tom Hanks’ birthday by looking back on his career!

Tom Hanks, born July 9, 1956, is an American actor and producer known around the world for his decades-long career and memorable screen roles. Tom’s star in Hollywood skyrocketed into the stratosphere following the huge success of the 1988 film ‘Big,’ for which Tom earned his first Oscar nomination.

Since that time, the actor has earned rave reviews for his work and five more Oscar nominations, winning two statuettes for the films ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Forrest Gump.’ He’s appeared in romantic comedies, dramas, biopics and more and has built such an incredibly diverse filmography thanks to his extraordinary talent and likability. Most recently, Tom appeared in 2024’s ‘Freaky Tales’ and 2023’s’ ‘Asteroid City.’

Tom celebrated his 68th birthday on Tuesday, July 9. To see more images of the actor through the years, check out the rest of the photos in this gallery!