Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker known for starring in films such as Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, and Cast Away.
Big: A 1988 comedy film starring Tom Hanks as a child who wakes up in an adult body. Its success made Hanks a leading film star and earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
Steven Spielberg: An American film director and producer known for films including Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Schindler's List. Spielberg directed Hanks in Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, The Terminal, and Bridge of Spies.
Playtone: An American film and television production company founded by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman. Hanks co-founded the company, which produced projects including Band of Brothers and Mamma Mia!.
Academy Award for Best Actor: An annual Academy Award recognizing a leading performance by an actor in a film. Hanks won it for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.
Philadelphia: A 1993 drama film about a lawyer with AIDS who sues his former employer for discrimination. Hanks won his first Academy Award for playing Andrew Beckett.
Ron Howard: An American film director, producer, and actor whose films include Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind. Howard directed Hanks in Splash, Apollo 13, and The Da Vinci Code.
That Thing You Do!: A 1996 comedy-drama film about a fictional 1960s pop band, written and directed by Tom Hanks. It marks Hanks's feature-film directing debut.
Primetime Emmy Award: An American award honoring excellence in television programming and performance. Hanks has received Primetime Emmy Awards for television production and guest acting.
Forrest Gump: A 1994 drama film following a kind-hearted Alabama man through pivotal events in American history. Hanks won his second consecutive Academy Award for its title role.
Meg Ryan: An American actor known for romantic comedy films including When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle. Ryan and Hanks starred together in several romantic comedies, including Sleepless in Seattle.