One of America's most beloved actors, Tom Hanks' career spans four decades and includes prominent roles in film, television and theater. He has won two Oscars for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump), and has parlayed his success as a performer into a very busy producing career, both in TV, through several HBO series, and in features. He is a frequent collaborator of some of the most acclaimed directors of his era, including Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and Ron Howard.