Tom Hanks

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Characters played by Tom Hanks

Woody — Toy Story 5 (2026)

A loyal cowboy doll and Andy's favorite toy who leads the group with courage and dedication.

Ned Donnelly — Family Ties (1982)

Local official or community figure appearing in civic storylines.

Woody — Toy Story 2 (1999)

Loyal cowboy doll and Andy's favorite toy, natural leader of the group.

Paul Edgecomb — The Green Mile (1999)

A corrections officer overseeing the death row section who becomes deeply skeptical of John Coffey's guilt after witnessing his miraculous healing abilities. He facilitates John's temporary release to heal the warden's wife, allows the execution, and lives a long life burdened by guilt over John's death.

Forrest Gump — Forrest Gump (1994)

The protagonist who narrates his life story from a Savannah bus stop. Despite early physical disabilities and low intelligence, he becomes an All-American football player, a Medal of Honor-winning Army hero, a ping-pong diplomat, and a successful shrimping boat captain. He fulfills promises to friends, runs across the country for years after heartbreak, and ultimately raises his son as a devoted single father.

Woody — Toy Story (1995)

A loyal cowboy doll who leads the toys and learns to embrace change and self-discovery.

Woody — Toy Story 3 (2010)

Loyal cowboy doll and Andy's favorite toy, known for leadership and unwavering dedication to his friends.

Woody — Toy Story 4 (2019)

A loyal cowboy doll and Andy's favorite toy, known for his leadership and dedication to his friends.

Joe Fox — You've Got Mail (1998)

Heir to the Fox Books chain who secretly mentors his online pen pal "Shopgirl" while simultaneously opening a competing store near her shop. He clashes with Kathleen in real life, ends his relationship with Patricia, and eventually falls for Kathleen, culminating in a romantic reconciliation when she discovers his dual identity as "NY152".

Captain Miller — Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Leads Rangers at Omaha Beach and is tasked by the War Department to find Private Ryan. He assembles a detachment, neutralizes a German gun nest, reveals his civilian teaching background to prevent mutiny, takes command at Ramelle, and is mortally wounded by a German soldier. He urges Ryan to earn their sacrifices.

Carl Hanratty — Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Carl is the FBI agent who relentlessly tracks Frank across several countries after learning of his forged checks and impersonations. He is repeatedly outmaneuvered, later persuades the FBI to employ Frank in financial-crimes work, and becomes Frank’s mentor, colleague, and lifelong friend.

Woody Car (voice) — Cars (2006)

Toy Story crossover vehicle cameo.

Career Overview

Tom Hanks has 306 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently Toy Story with 5 titles. Signature works include Toy Story 5, Toy Story 2, The Green Mile. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
306
Birth Date
1956-07-09
Birth Place
Concord, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2263), public domain (CC0).