Tom Hanks - Maureen McGuirk

Tom Hanks got his his start as an actor in Cleveland when he auditioned for a community theater play. From there, he couldn't be stopped. He was first introduced into the public eye on the show Bosom Buddies (1980), where he met his wife, actress Rita Wilson. From there, Hanks earned his stripes through smaller films that have become classics over the years including Splash (1984), Big (1988), A League of Their Own (1992), and Sleepless in Seattle (1993). 1993 was a huge year for Hanks and put him into the ranks of the best actors when he was nominated and won his first Oscar for Best Actor in Philadelphia. He would be the second actor, (after Spencer Tracy), to win back-to-back Oscars when he won again the next year for Forest Gump.

After Hanks' two Oscar wins, he was officially listed as one of the best actors of his generation. Ever since he has been involved both behind and in front of the camera, including That Thing You Do! (1996) where he wrote, directed, and starred in for the first time. He has been involved in numerous series, the most famous being Band of Brothers (2001).

Tom Hanks has been involved in some of the greatest films of the last few decades and continues to wow crowds with his ability to tell stories through acting, writing, and directing. He's committed to his work, his family, and also to saving the planet. He is a big supporter of the "green" movement in Hollywood and the rest of the world.