Tom Hanks's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tom Hanks.

Tom Hanks, an iconic American actor and filmmaker, is renowned globally for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. He ranks as the fourth-highest-grossing American film actor and has garnered numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He is also the recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award (2002), the Kennedy Center Honor (2014), the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016), and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (2020), solidifying his status as a cultural icon.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1993: Academy Award for Philadelphia

In 1993, Tom Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Philadelphia.

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1994: Academy Award for Forrest Gump

In 1994, Tom Hanks won his second consecutive Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Forrest Gump.

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1998: Primetime Emmy Award nomination for From the Earth to the Moon

In 1998, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work as a producer on the limited series From the Earth to the Moon.

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2000: Forbes' list of top ten most powerful celebrities

In 2000, Tom Hanks was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities in the world.

June 12, 2002: American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award

On June 12, 2002, at the age of 45, Tom Hanks became the youngest-ever recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.

2002: Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Band of Brothers

In 2002, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work as a producer on Band of Brothers.

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2002: Forbes' list of top ten most powerful celebrities

In 2002, Tom Hanks was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities in the world.

2003: Ranked in Channel 4's 100 Greatest Movie Stars

In 2003, Tom Hanks was voted Number 3 in Channel 4's countdown of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time. He was also included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities in the world in 2003.

June 2006: Induction into U.S. 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 role in Saving Private Ryan.

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2006: The Da Vinci Code and Most Trusted Celebrity

In 2006, Tom Hanks starred in "The Da Vinci Code", which grossed over US$750 million worldwide. In the same year, he topped a Forbes magazine list of "most trusted celebrities".

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2006: Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award

In 2006, the Space Foundation awarded Tom Hanks the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award for his contributions to public awareness of space programs.

2008: Primetime Emmy Award nomination for John Adams

In 2008, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work as a producer on John Adams.

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2010: Primetime Emmy Award nomination for The Pacific

In 2010, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work as a producer on The Pacific.

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2012: Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Game Change

In 2012, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work as a producer on Game Change.

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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.

2015: Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Olive Kitteridge

In 2015, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work as a producer on Olive Kitteridge.

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December 27, 2019: Honorary Greek citizenship

On December 27, 2019, the President of Greece signed an honorary naturalization order for Tom Hanks and his family, making them Greek citizens due to their "exceptional services to Greece".

2019: Toy Story 4 and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

In 2019, Tom Hanks reprised his role as Sheriff Woody in Pixar's "Toy Story 4". He also portrayed Fred Rogers in "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood", earning an Academy Award nomination.

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2025: Sylvanus Thayer Award

In 2025, Tom Hanks will receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award from the West Point Graduates Association of Graduates (WPAOG) in recognition of his "positive portrayal of the American service member' and his support of veterans, the military, and America’s space program."