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Director, Producer, Executive Producer, Actor Born: July 9, 1956 in Concord, CA Biography: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... Full Biography
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