Tom Hanks: Actor profiles one of today's most widely known and respected actors. From his humble beginnings on a television sitcom to his back-to-back Oscar wins for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks has continually demonstrated his charm and talent. Building on his success as a performer, Hanks has also turned to producing, specializing in programs such as From the Earth to the Moon and Band of Brothers that portray great moments in American history. Hanks, whose films have included Joe Versus the Volcano, Saving Private Ryan, and Cast Away, earned his success through hard work and dedication.

 

This book is part of a book series called Ferguson Career Biographies .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Facts On File Inc .

James Robert Parish, a former entertainment reporter, publicist, and book editor, is the author of numerous biographies and reference books on the entertainment industry. He has written biographies of Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Stan Lee, and Katie Couric, all for the Ferguson Career Biographies series.