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Tom Hanks

Born on July 9, 1956 in Concord, CA

American leading actor Tom Hanks has become one of the most popular stars in contemporary American cinema. Born July 9, 1956, in Concord, CA, Hanks spent much of his childhood moving about with his father, an itinerant cook, and continually ... Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
2007	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama	Charlie Wilson's War	Nominated
2000	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Actor	Cast Away	Nominated
2000	British Academy of Film and Television Arts	Best Actor	Cast Away	Nominated
2000	Chicago Film Critics Association	Best Actor	Cast Away	Won
2000	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama	Cast Away	Won

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