Tom Hanks's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Tom Hanks is a highly acclaimed American actor and filmmaker, celebrated for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. A globally recognized film star and American cultural icon, Hanks ranks as the fourth-highest-grossing American film actor. His extensive accolades include two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, alongside nominations for five BAFTA Awards and a Tony Award. He has received prestigious honors such as 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).

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

1993: Academy Award Nomination and Win

In 1993, Tom Hanks received an Academy Award nomination and won Best Actor for his role in Philadelphia.

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1994: Second Consecutive Academy Award Win

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 and Win for From the Earth to the Moon

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

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2000: Included on Forbes' List

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

2002: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination and Win for Band of Brothers

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

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2002: Included on Forbes' List

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

2003: Ranked in Top Lists

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

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 accurate portrayal of a captain in Saving Private Ryan, becoming the first actor to receive this honor.

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2006: The Da Vinci Code, Most Trusted Celebrity, The Ant Bully, and Starter for Ten

In 2006, Tom Hanks starred in The Da Vinci Code. In 2006, Hanks topped a list of "most trusted celebrities" by Forbes magazine. He also produced the animated children's movie The Ant Bully and Starter for Ten, a comedy about students on University Challenge.

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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 contributions to public awareness of space programs.

2008: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination and Win for John Adams

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

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2010: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination and Win for The Pacific

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

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2012: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination and Win for Game Change

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

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2013: Tony Award Nomination

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.

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2015: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination and Win for Olive Kitteridge

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

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December 27, 2019: Honorary Greek Citizenship

On December 27, 2019, Tom Hanks and his family were granted honorary Greek citizenship by the President of Greece for their exceptional services to Greece.