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 and popular American actor and filmmaker, recognized globally as an American cultural icon. He is one of the highest-grossing American film actors, boasting numerous awards including two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He has also received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, solidifying his significant contributions to the film industry.

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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 performance 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 performance in Forrest Gump.

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

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

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1998: Saving Private Ryan and You've Got Mail

In 1998, Tom Hanks starred in 'Saving Private Ryan', directed by Steven Spielberg, a war film about searching for a soldier in France after D-Day. It was critically acclaimed and earned Spielberg an Academy Award. Later in 1998, Hanks also starred in 'You've Got Mail' with Meg Ryan.

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2000: Included in 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.

2001: Band of Brothers

In 2001, Tom Hanks co-directed and produced the Emmy Award-winning HBO miniseries 'Band of Brothers'. He also appeared in the September 11 television special 'America: A Tribute to Heroes' and the documentary 'Rescued From the Closet'.

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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 for Band of Brothers

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

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2002: Included in 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 and Forbes' list

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

August 2005: Vice President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

In August 2005, Tom Hanks was voted in as vice president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

June 2006: Induction into 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 and other contributions.

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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. Also in 2006, Hanks topped a list of "most trusted celebrities" compiled by Forbes magazine. He also produced 'The Ant Bully' and 'Starter for Ten'.

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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 for John Adams

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

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2010: Primetime Emmy Award for The Pacific

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

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2012: Primetime Emmy Award for Game Change

In 2012, Tom Hanks received a Primetime Emmy Award 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.

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2013: Captain Phillips, Saving Mr. Banks, and Lucky Guy

In 2013, Tom Hanks starred in 'Captain Phillips' and 'Saving Mr. Banks'. He also made his Broadway debut in Nora Ephron's 'Lucky Guy', for which he was nominated for a Tony Award.

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2015: Primetime Emmy Award for Olive Kitteridge

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

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December 27, 2019: Honorary naturalization as Greek citizen

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

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

In 2019, Tom Hanks reprised his role as Sheriff Woody in 'Toy Story 4' and portrayed Fred Rogers in 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood', for which he was nominated for an Academy Award.

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