History of Chet Hanks in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 26, 2026

Chester Marlon Hanks, son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, is an American model, actor, and musician. He has held recurring roles on television shows such as *Empire*, *Shameless*, and *Your Honor*. Additionally, he has appeared in guest roles on shows like *Curb Your Enthusiasm* and *Atlanta*. Hanks' career encompasses work in television acting and music.

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August 4, 1990: Chester Marlon Hanks Born

On August 4, 1990, Chester Marlon Hanks, known professionally as Chet Hanks, was born. He is the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

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2007: Film Debut in Bratz

In 2007, Chet Hanks began his acting career with his debut role as Dexter in the film Bratz.

2011: Release of "White and Purple"

In 2011, while a student at Northwestern University, Chet Hanks, under the alias Chet Haze, recorded "White and Purple", a remix of Wiz Khalifa's single "Black and Yellow".

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2015: Hotel Damage and Rehabilitation

In 2015, Chet Hanks was wanted by British police for damaging a hotel room, resulting in $1,800 in damages. He also entered rehabilitation for cocaine addiction that year.

2016: Appearance on Shameless

From 2016 to 2018, Chet Hanks appeared as Charlie, on the American version of Shameless.

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2016: Formation of FTRZ

In 2016, Chet Hanks and Drew Arthur formed the musical duo FTRZ after being introduced.

2016: Birth of Daughter Michaiah

In 2016, Chet Hanks' daughter, Michaiah, was born with his former partner Tiffany Miles.

2018: Role on Empire

From 2018 to 2019, Chet Hanks played rapper Blake on the hip-hop drama Empire.

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2018: Attica Wildfires

In 2018, Chet Hanks' parents raised awareness for the Attica Wildfires, which led to Chet Hanks and his parents being granted Greek citizenship in 2020.

2018: Release of Singles and EP by FTRZ

In 2018, the musical duo FTRZ, consisting of Chet Hanks and Drew Arthur, released two singles ("Models" and "NowhereLand") as well as the Ocean Park EP.

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2019: End of Empire role

In 2019, Chet Hanks' role as rapper Blake on Empire ended.

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2020: Release of "Harley" and "Ticket Out My Head" by Something Out West

In 2020, Chet Hanks and Drew Arthur, under the new name Something Out West, released two tracks, "Harley" and "Ticket Out My Head".

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2020: Cameo in Greyhound and Role in Your Honor

In 2020, Chet Hanks had a cameo in the World War II film Greyhound starring his father. Starting later that year, he portrayed Joey Maldini in the Showtime miniseries Your Honor.

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2020: Granted Greek Citizenship

In 2020, Chet Hanks, along with his parents, was granted Greek citizenship in recognition for his parents' work raising awareness for the 2018 Attica wildfires.

2020: Support for Black Lives Matter and Social Media Hiatus

In the summer of 2020, Chet Hanks posted on Instagram in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. That October, he announced a social media hiatus due to targeting by "pro-Trump conspiracy theorists". Following his return, he posted a video insulting Donald Trump on November 7, the day news outlets called the 2020 United States presidential election for Joe Biden.

January 2021: Protective Order Filed by Kiana Parker

In January 2021, Chet Hanks' former girlfriend Kiana Parker was granted a temporary protective order against him in Fort Bend County, Texas. In her filing, she described months of verbal and physical abuse.

March 26, 2021: "White Boy Summer" Announcement

On March 26, 2021, Chet Hanks posted a video to Instagram declaring a "White Boy Summer", preluding the release of a music video and merchandise of the same title.

August 10, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccination Comments

On August 10, 2021, Chet Hanks posted a video to Instagram initially urging viewers to get vaccinated for COVID-19, but then revealed it was a joke and denied being vaccinated himself. He received backlash for these comments.

October 2023: Sobriety Announcement

In October 2023, Chet Hanks stated that he is two years sober in an interview on The Adam Friedland Show.

October 2023: Performance on The Adam Friedland Show

In October 2023, on an episode of The Adam Friedland Show, Chet Hanks performed a yet to be released song by Something Out West called "Leaving Hollywood".

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