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Thomas
Hanks
American
leading actor Tom Hanks has become one of the most popular
stars in contemporary American cinema. Born July 9, 1956,
in Concord, CA, Hanks spent much of his childhood moving about
with his father, an itinerant cook, and continually attempting
to cope with constantly changing schools, religions, and stepmothers.
After settling in Oakland, CA, he began performing in high-school
plays. He continued acting while attending Cal State, Sacramento,
and left to pursue his vocation full-time. In 1978, Hanks
went to find work in New York; while there he married actress/producer
Samantha Lewes, whom he later divorced.
Hanks debuted onscreen in the low-budget slasher movie He
Knows You're Alone (1979). Shortly afterward he moved to Los
Angeles and landed a co-starring role in the TV sitcom Bosom
Buddies; he also worked occasionally in other TV series such
as Taxi and Family Ties, as well as in the TV movie Mazes
and Monsters. Hanks finally became prominent when he starred
opposite Daryl Hannah in the Disney comedy Splash!, which
became the sleeper hit of 1984. Audiences were drawn to the
lanky, curly headed actor's amiable, laid-back style and keen
sense of comic timing. |
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