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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!
Tom Hanks Through The Years
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Tom Hanks Holds His Oscar
![Tom Hanks Holds His Oscar](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-2.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks Poses During A Portrait Session
![Tom Hanks Poses During A Portrait Session](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-3.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks At The ‘Apollo 13 IMAX Experience’
![Tom Hanks At The ‘Apollo 13 IMAX Experience’](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-4.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks At An Event For ‘Catch Me If You Can’
![Tom Hanks At An Event For ‘Catch Me If You Can’](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-5.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks Promoting His Film ‘Terminal’
![Tom Hanks Promoting His Film ‘Terminal’](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-6.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson At ‘The Da Vinci Code’ Screening
![Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson At ‘The Da Vinci Code’ Screening](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-7.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
![Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-8.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks Throws A Pitch
![Tom Hanks Throws A Pitch](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-9.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks At The Premiere Of ‘Angels & Demons’
![Tom Hanks At The Premiere Of ‘Angels & Demons’](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-10.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks With WWII Veterans
![Tom Hanks With WWII Veterans](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-11.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks Poses For A Portrait
![Tom Hanks Poses For A Portrait](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-12.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks Rehearsing For The 84th Academy Awards
![Tom Hanks Rehearsing For The 84th Academy Awards](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-13.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks At The Kennedy Center Honors
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Tom Hanks At The New York Film Festival In 2015
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Tom Hanks At The 20th Hollywood Film Awards
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Tom Hanks At The 2017 People’s Choice Awards
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Tom Hanks At The 2018 Governors Awards
![Tom Hanks At The 2018 Governors Awards](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-18.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks Poses For A Photo
![Tom Hanks Poses For A Photo](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-19.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson At The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala
![Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson At The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tom-hanks-then-and-now-ap-images-20.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks At The 92nd Academy Awards
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Tom Hanks At Cannes Film Festival 2022
![Tom Hanks At Cannes Film Festival 2022](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tom-hanks-3.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks At A London Screening Of ‘Elvis’
![Tom Hanks At A London Screening Of ‘Elvis’](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tom-hanks-2.jpg?w=680)
Tom Hanks At The Sydney Premiere Of ‘Elvis’
![Tom Hanks At The Sydney Premiere Of ‘Elvis’](https://develop.hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tom-hanks-1.jpg?w=680)