Tom Hanks on His Career and the Valuable Lessons He Learned Along the Way
Reflecting on this career, actor Tom Hanks credits others who changed the way he thought about his roles and his career.
What Does Tom Hanks Think is the “Greatest Job an Actor Can Have”?
Tom Hanks spoke about what he believes is the ideal first job for an actor that, at least for him, set him up for his later success.
Tom Hanks on Why “So Many Actors Are Stark Raving Nuts” and Why He Rails “Against Backstory”
Tom Hanks on why he feels his roles do not necessarily inform each other and how backstory can get in the way of a film’s narrative.
Tom Hanks on What He Brings to a Role and When He Started Looking for Characters That Were “Different”
Tom Hanks talks about playing authoritative figures, his roles and how he manages to come off so comfortably with everyone.
How Finding the “Look” of Mr. Rogers Helped Tom Hanks
In order to research the way Mr. Rogers presented himself, Tom Hanks watched copious hours of his television show.
Tom Hanks on the Physical and Emotional Drain of Playing Woody in ‘Toy Story 4’
Tom Hanks spoke about voicing Woody for what will perhaps be the last time in ‘Toy Story 4’ and how challenging the recording sessions were for the film.
Tom Hanks on Acting: “There are no shortcuts. Dear God, I wish there was, but there’s not”
“What would I do if I was in the circumstances of that man, that woman, that child, that android?” – Tom Hanks
Aaron Eckhart: “I have a saying: ‘If you’re sweating, you’re doing it wrong'”
“People ask me, ‘Why aren’t you sweating?’ And I say, ‘Because I am making myself effortless.’ The physical is key.” – Aaron Eckhart
Tom Hanks on ‘Sully’ and the Scenes That “Were the Most Delicious Things for” Him to Play
Hanks talks about the intimidating aspects of the role and how he prepared to play the much-heralded pilot.
Movie Review: Clint Eastwood’s ‘Sully’ Starring Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks has never been better in this retelling of the famous USAir flight that ended up in the Hudson River.
Tom Hanks on Working with Steven Spielberg and Mark Rylance in ‘Bridge of Spies’
“Steven does this incredible thing when he casts you: He empowers you with the scene.” – Tom Hanks on Steven Spielberg
Tina Huang on ‘Rizzoli & Isles’, Auditioning and Being the “New Kid” On Sets
“Sometimes it’s not about getting the job. You go in there and you make a really good impression” – Tina Huang on Auditioning
Watch: Robin Wright and Haley Joel Osment Audition with Tom Hanks for ‘Forrest Gump’
Check out Robin Wright auditioning for the role of Jenny from Forest Gump opposite Tom Hanks. Interestingly enough, Hanks doesn’t quite have Gump’s southern drawl down just yet while the other actors audition with him. In fact, Hanks would base Gump’s voice on the voice of Michael Conner Humphreys, who
Tom Hanks On Acting
Listening to Tom Hanks give advice is always a plus in my book. BAFTA Guru on YouTube posted this video a while back and I don’t care how old it is, it’s great. From the description: “Being an actor is “a never-ending process of examining where you are in life”
Matthew McConaughey Called Tom Hanks for Weight Loss Tips for ‘Dallas Buyers Club’
Forget diet and exercise. The real secret to weight loss is… Tom Hanks. Well, at least according to fellow actor Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey had to lose a sizable amount of his normal bulk — forty pounds — in order to portray Ron Woodroof, an HIV-positive man, in Dallas Buyers Club.
Tom Hanks on Being Accessible as an Actor: “You can make things happen easier if you show up on time, if you know your lines well, if you have ideas”
Sometimes you just have to give into cliches because they’re actually true. In the case of Tom Hanks‘ latest film Captain Phillips, when I saw it last week I literally was at the edge of my seat. Even though I knew how this real-life story about a cargo ship captain
Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi Talk ‘Captain Phillips’
Tom Hanks and Director Paul Greengrass‘ Captain Phillips looks like it’s going to be one of many award-worthy films that are coming out this fall. I’m really looking forward to catching it. In the video below, Hanks and star Barkhad Abdi talk about the filming, how Abdi got the part
Emma Thompson on Her Role as the Author of Mary Poppins: “She’s the most difficult person I’ve ever played”
Walt Disney remains one of the most well-liked figures in Hollywood history — heck, his name alone brings smiles to children whose parents weren’t even born in Disney’s lifetime — so finding someone to play Disney in the upcoming movie Saving Mr. Banks must have been particularly challenging.
Reporters, Please Stop Asking Tom Hanks Why He’s on Broadway: “I’m an actor… This is what we do. This is the job” (video)
Tom Hanks is riding high right now. He’s got a hugely successful Broadway show, Nora Ephron’s Lucky Guy. He’s nominated for a Tony Award, the show has already recouped it’s investment and, wait for it…. he was just voted as the most trusted man in America by Readers Digest.
