Happy birthday! Tom Hanks turns 69 today
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Tom Hanks is celebrating his 69th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Tom Hanks (Saving Private Ryan, Forrest Gump, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 69th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Hanks, a cultural icon
Born in Concord on July 9, 1956, Tom Hanks' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hanks' not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tom hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tom Hanks as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 69.
Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!
Tom Hanks career in pictures
- Sully (2016)
Bridge of Spies (2015)
Captain Phillips (2013)- Cloud Atlas (2012)
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Angels & Demons (2009)
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Band of Brothers (2001)
Cast Away (2000)
The Green Mile (1999)
You've Got Mail (1998)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
That Thing You Do! (1996)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Turner & Hooch (1989)
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