Tom Hanks: career, family, and children of the actor in Hollywood

It is difficult to find an actor with such a successful and fruitful career path as Tom Hanks. The star of the movie «Cast Away» has appeared in numerous beloved films and has twice won the Oscar for Best Actor for his roles in «Philadelphia» and «Forrest Gump». Despite his incredible work ethic, Tom is also known as a family man! The actor had two children with his first wife, Samantha Lewis (who unfortunately passed away in 2002), before they divorced in 1987, and two more with his current wife, Rita Wilson, whom he has been married to since 1988. Tom celebrated his 68th birthday on July 9, 2024.

In 2023, Tom had the rare opportunity to work on the same set as his child. His youngest son, Truman, played a young version of Tom’s character in the film «A Man Called Otto». At that time, there was a discussion in Hollywood about nepotism. «I think my kids are all like Renaissance artists, you know? They are good at everything they choose», - Tom said, as reported by PEOPLE. «You need to have passion, you need to have purpose. And yes, our family lives in Los Angeles, which you could call the company town».

Tom said that the director offered Truman to play the young version of his character «because we look so much alike. But the final decision is made by the person himself. He had to come to the set, do the tasks, and tell the truth. Only he can make that decision. It was completely his decision». Earlier, Tom noted that Hollywood is a «family business» and that if the Hanks were «selling plumbing supplies or running a flower shop next door, the whole family would contribute at some point, even if it was just inventory at the end of the year», - as reported by PEOPLE.

With that said, learn more about all four of Tom Hanks' children — and the creative projects they are involved in — here!