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Here we recount the best and most iconic characters that the actor has played. Tom Hanks.
The actor United States Tom Hanks recently turned 68 years old of age the past July 9th And here we give you a rundown of the characters most loved and remembered by the public.
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Forest Gump
Perhaps one of the most highly valued films by the actor is Forrest Gump (1994), in which he plays the character of that name and is placed in the twentieth century, in the USA.
Tom Hanks captivated his followers and moviegoers not only with his way of running, but also with his many phrases about shrimp and chocolates.
Chuck Noland
Under the direction of Robert Zemeckis -like the previously mentioned film- Tom Hanks played an employee of a well-known parcel service in the film “Shipwrecked” (2000).
This worker was called Chuck Noland who survives a shipwreck on an island in the Pacific Ocean for several years with his friend ‘Wilson’, a ball.
To play Noland in the shipwreck, Hanks had to go on a diet, which led to him losing several kilos. This performance allowed him to gain a Golden Globe as best Actor and a nomination for Oscar.
Paul Edgecomb
Tom Hanks was the protagonist of the film “The green Mile” (1999) in which he gave life to Paul Edgecombwho is the boss of Alabama Death Row and is set during the economic depression of 1929.
Paul has a prisoner with supernatural powers in his custody that leaves him stunned.
It should be remembered that “The Green Mile” is based on the novel by Stephen King.
Viktor Navorski
One of Hanks’ most peculiar characters could be Viktor Navaroski whom he played in the film “The terminal” (2004).
This film is based on the true story of Mehran Karimi Nasserian Iranian refugee who lived at the Airport Paris-Charles of Guile between 1988 and 2006.
However, in the film the actor plays Navaroski, a European who tries to enter the United States and makes friends with a flight attendant while living at the Airport NY.
Captain John H. Miller
Once again Tom Hanks brings to life a character based on a true story, this time Captain John H. Miller in the film “Saving Private Ryan” (1998), directed by Steven Spielberg.
Set during the battle in Normandy during the Second World WarCaptain John H. Miller who is in command of the company Charlie from the 2nd Ranger Battalionwhich brings together a group of soldiers to try to penetrate the Nazi defenses.
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Andy Beckett
“Philadelphia” (1993), in this film Hanks plays Andy Becketta young lawyer who is fired after contracting the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Beckett must confront society’s prejudices regarding the virus and homosexuality.
For this performance, Tom Hanks won a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a Silver Bear for Best Actor.
Josh Baskin
“I would like to be great” (1988) is one of the first films that opened Tom Hanks to the world of stardom by playing Josh Baskina child who wished to be an adult and the next day had the appearance of a 30-year-old adult.
Hanks won a Golden Globe for his performance.
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