Mr. White — That Thing You Do! Character Profile

About Mr. White

A&R representative for Play-Tone Records who becomes the band's manager. Renames them The Wonders, books them on a national tour, and handles contract disputes and personnel changes like replacing the absent bassist.

Mr. White — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Tom Hanks

Appears in

That Thing You Do! (1996)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Mr. White — Professional Manager/Musician — Guy Patterson (Tom Everett Scott)

  Mr. White manages Guy's career and provides industry guidance.

• Mr. White — Professional Manager/Musician — Jimmy Mattingly (Johnathon Schaech)

  Mr. White manages Jimmy's professional obligations and contract terms.

• Mr. White — Professional Manager/Musician — Lenny Haise (Steve Zahn)

  Mr. White oversees Lenny's professional touring and promotional activities.

• Mr. White — Professional Manager/Musician — T.B. Player (Ethan Embry)

  Mr. White manages T.B. Player's professional commitments during the tour.

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