Colin Hanks

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Characters played by Colin Hanks

Alex Whitman — Roswell (1999)

Liz's best friend who learns the alien secret and develops a tentative romance with Isabel. He is secretly translating the Destiny book when Tess brainwashes and murders him, staging it as a suicide. His ghost haunts Isabel, and his death becomes a major catalyst for the group's conflict with Tess.

Alex Vreeke (uncredited) — Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Original player, trapped for 20 years.

Alex — Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Alex Vreeke, original teen player trapped in Jumanji.

Griffin Dowd — Untraceable (2008)

A cybercrime investigator who works alongside Agent Jennifer Marsh, Griffin helps investigate the KillWithMe.com murders. After pursuing a lead based on his own hunch, he is kidnapped and trapped in acid-filled water, but communicates a crucial Morse-code message before dying and gives Jennifer the lead that exposes the victims' connection.

Sheriff Abel — Nobody 2 (2025)

Local law enforcement officer who investigates Hutch's violent encounters.

Preston — King Kong (2005)

Denham's loyal assistant and production manager.

Dr. Gustave Gilbert — Nuremberg (2025)

Allied psychologist brought in to assess prisoner mental health after Robert Ley's suicide. He collaborates with Kelley on evaluations, acts as a liaison for Göring's family communications, and provides psychological insights throughout the trial proceedings.

Oliver — The House Bunny (2008)

A charming college student who initially tutors Shelley and gradually develops a romantic relationship with her, serving as a stabilizing force in her life.

Adult Orion — Orion and the Dark (2024)

The grown-up version of the protagonist. Having successfully overcome his childhood anxieties, he narrates his story to his daughter and serves as a narrative framing device, illustrating the long-term emotional benefits of facing fears.

Shaun Brumder — Orange County (2002)

The protagonist, a bright but unmotivated surfer who rethinks his life after his best friend's death. He aims to become a writer and get into Stanford, improving his academic record. After multiple setbacks involving his family and a transcript mix-up, he gains a new perspective on writing and chooses to stay in Orange County with his girlfriend and family.

Troy Gable — The Great Buck Howard (2008)

Troy Gable leaves law school against his father's wishes to become a writer and takes a road-manager job with Buck Howard. He gradually admires Buck's performances, falls in love with Valerie, and endures Buck's misplaced blame during the failed publicity event. Troy eventually leaves Buck for a writing opportunity, but later wonders whether Buck possesses genuine talent.

Nathan — And Mrs. (2024)

Nathan is Gemma's fiancé whose uncertainty about marriage contrasts with her deep investment in making their relationship official. Although he agrees to try because he loves Gemma, he dies before the wedding, and his absence drives the central conflict as Gemma refuses to accept the loss and continues planning the ceremony.

Career Overview

Colin Hanks has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Jumanji with 2 titles. Signature works include Lucky Strike, Untraceable, Nobody 2. 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
86
Birth Date
1977-11-24
Birth Place
Sacramento, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q318134), public domain (CC0).