Career Timeline of Tom Hanks: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tom Hanks made an impact.
Tom Hanks is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker, recognized globally for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. As one of the most popular film stars worldwide, he's considered an American cultural icon and ranks as the fourth-highest-grossing American film actor. Throughout his career, Hanks has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He has also been honored with prestigious awards such as the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.
1980: Bosom Buddies TV Show
In 1980, Tom Hanks starred in the TV comedy 'Bosom Buddies'.
1981: Meeting Rita Wilson
In 1981, Tom Hanks met actress Rita Wilson on the set of the TV comedy Bosom Buddies.
1982: Bosom Buddies TV Show
In 1982, Tom Hanks starred in the TV comedy 'Bosom Buddies'.
1985: Reunion with Rita Wilson on Volunteers Set
In 1985, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were reunited on the set of Volunteers.
1993: Academy Award Nomination and Win for Philadelphia
In 1993, Tom Hanks received an Academy Award nomination and win for Best Actor for his role in Philadelphia.
1994: Academy Award Win for Forrest Gump
In 1994, Tom Hanks received his second consecutive Academy Award win for Best Actor for his role in Forrest Gump.
1998: Primetime Emmy Award Win for From the Earth to the Moon
In 1998, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award win for his work as a producer on the limited series From the Earth to the Moon.
2002: Primetime Emmy Award Win for Band of Brothers
In 2002, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award win for his work as a producer on the television film Band of Brothers.
2004: Donation of Espresso Machine to White House Press Corps
In 2004, Tom Hanks donated an espresso machine to the White House press corps after learning they did not have a coffee pot.
June 2006: Induction into the United States Army Rangers Hall of Fame
In June 2006, Tom Hanks was inducted as an honorary member of the United States Army Rangers Hall of Fame for his portrayal of a captain in Saving Private Ryan.
2006: Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award
In 2006, the Space Foundation awarded Tom Hanks the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award for significant contributions to public awareness of space programs.
March 10, 2008: Induction of The Dave Clark Five into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On March 10, 2008, Tom Hanks inducted The Dave Clark Five into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2008: Endorsement of Barack Obama
During the 2008 United States presidential election, Tom Hanks uploaded a video to his MySpace account endorsing Barack Obama.
2008: Primetime Emmy Award Win for John Adams
In 2008, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award win for his work as a producer on the television film John Adams.
2010: Donation of Espresso Machine to White House Press Corps
In 2010, Tom Hanks donated a new espresso machine to the White House press corps.
2010: Primetime Emmy Award Win for The Pacific
In 2010, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award win for his work as a producer on the limited series The Pacific.
2011: Narration of Killing Lincoln
In 2011, Tom Hanks narrated the television program Killing Lincoln.
2012: Narration of The Road We've Traveled
In 2012, Tom Hanks narrated a documentary, The Road We've Traveled, created by Obama for America.
2012: Primetime Emmy Award Win for Game Change
In 2012, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award win for his work as a producer on the television film Game Change.
2013: Tony Award Nomination for Lucky Guy
In 2013, Tom Hanks received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in Nora Ephron's play Lucky Guy.
2013: Starring in Lucky Guy on Broadway
In 2013, while starring in Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy on Broadway, Tom Hanks drew crowds of 300 fans after each performance, the highest number for any Broadway show.
August 2014: Release of Hanx Writer App
In August 2014, Tom Hanks released Hanx Writer, an iOS app designed to emulate the typewriter experience, which quickly reached number one on the App Store.
2015: Primetime Emmy Award Win for Olive Kitteridge
In 2015, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award win for his work as a producer on the television film Olive Kitteridge.
2016: Endorsement of Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Tom Hanks endorsed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the presidential election.
2017: Donation of Espresso Machine to White House Press Corps
In 2017, Tom Hanks donated a new espresso machine to the White House press corps, accompanied by a note encouraging them to "Keep up the good fight for Truth, Justice, and the American Way."
2017: Publication of Uncommon Type
In 2017, Tom Hanks's collection of short stories, Uncommon Type, inspired by his typewriter collection, was published.
July 2018: Wildfire in Mati
In July 2018, a devastating wildfire ripped through the seaside village of Mati, near Athens, prompting Tom Hanks and his family to appeal for aid, contributing to their honorary citizenship.
2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden
In 2020, Tom Hanks endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden in the presidential election.
2022: Truman Hanks Portrays Young Tom Hanks
In 2022, Truman Hanks portrayed the younger version of his father's character in A Man Called Otto.
May 2023: Publication of The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece
In May 2023, Tom Hanks's debut novel, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, was published.
2023: Founding of Hanx for the Troops
In 2023, Tom Hanks founded Hanx for the Troops, a coffee company supporting veterans and military families.
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