Tom Hanks has never been officially named the world’s favorite actor, but it’s hard to think of anyone else who is as universally loved and respected as him. In a career spanning more than forty years, he has vacillated between comedies and dramas, big event films and quiet character studies. He starred, directed, produced, and played a pop culture figure, all while giving off some serious good guy vibes.
So, let’s celebrate Tom Hanks’ career by looking back at how we got here. We’ve created a photo gallery that includes one photo per year, starting with Hanks as a young man in his twenties in his first TV show. bosom buddies and ultimately ending where we are today.
Yes, there may be a look or two he could pick up (we’ve all been there!), but overall I have to say he looks pretty good everywhere. And he never loses his basic Tom Hanks-ness. There’s still that charming smile, friendly eyes, and just a slight aura of wit and goofiness. Thanks for all the memories, good sir. Here are decades more!
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