Award-winning actor Tom Hanks is celebrating his 70th birthday on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
The milestone marks nearly 50 years in an entertainment career that spans acting, writing, directing, and producing.
>>> Billie Jean King Slams Umpire's Time Violation in Wimbledon Semifinal
Hanks has earned two Oscars, seven Emmys, and four Golden Globes throughout his career.
His extensive filmography includes diverse roles ranging from military commanders to comedic characters and voice acting.
Oscar-Winning Performances
Hanks secured his first Academy Award for Best Actor and a Golden Globe for his dramatic performance in the 1993 legal drama Philadelphia.
Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film addressed the AIDS crisis and LGBTQ+ community issues.
His second consecutive Oscar arrived for the 1994 comedy-drama Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis.
The role also earned him another Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama.
Notable Collaborations and Roles
The actor previously collaborated with director Penny Marshall on the 1988 comedy Big, which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
>>> Former Olympian David Hearn Pleads Not Guilty to Damaging Reflecting Pool
He later reunited with Marshall for the sports comedy-drama A League of Their Own.
In 1995, Hanks starred alongside Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon in the historical space drama Apollo 13.
The project earned the performers a Screen Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
His performance as Captain John Miller in the 1998 Steven Spielberg war drama Saving Private Ryan secured an Oscar nomination and an Empire Award.
Hanks also won Emmy awards for his behind-the-scenes work on WWII series Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
The actor's other notable projects include the 2000 survival drama Cast Away and the 2002 graphic novel adaptation Road to Perdition.
>>> Honda Fit Refresh in Japan Marks 25 Years, Starts at $11K
These celebrated films remain accessible across various major digital streaming platforms.
