09/07/2026 14:00 - Entretenimiento
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, globally known as Tom Hanks, celebrates his 70th birthday on July 9, 2026. With more than four decades dedicated to acting, he has become one of Hollywood's greatest stars.
Currently, the actor can be seen on the big screen with Toy Story 5, a franchise that has spanned generations since its first installment 31 years ago. To celebrate his birthday, we review ten of the most memorable films of his extensive filmography.
Directed by Penny Marshall, this film marked a turning point in his career, earning him his first Oscar nomination. Hanks plays Josh Baskin, a 13-year-old boy who wakes up in the body of a 30-year-old man.
Under the direction of Ron Howard, this film about the failed 1970 mission to the Moon was a box office success, grossing $355,770,228 worldwide.
A Steven Spielberg masterpiece set during World War II. Hanks plays Captain Miller, tasked with finding Private James Ryan (Matt Damon) after the Normandy landings in 1944.
Hanks teams up again with Spielberg alongside Leonardo DiCaprio to tell the true story of Frank Abagnale, a young con man who pretends to be a doctor, lawyer, and pilot.
It won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor. The iconic phrase 'Life is like a box of chocolates...' has become part of popular culture.
Based on a novel by Stephen King, it tells the story of the relationship between a prison guard (Hanks) and a prisoner with special powers (Michael Clarke Duncan).
Hanks underwent an impressive physical transformation, gaining 23 kilos and then losing 25 kilos during a 13-month pause in filming to represent isolation on a deserted island.
Directed by Jonathan Demme, it earned him his first Oscar for Best Actor. He played a lawyer fired for having HIV, accompanied by Denzel Washington.
Hanks played Fred Rogers, the famous children's television host, in an emotional story based on true events.
Lending his voice to the cowboy Woody, Hanks has been part of one of the most successful animated franchises in history, from its first installment in 1995 to Toy Story 5 in 2026.
Other notable films in his filmography include Elvis (2022), The Post (2018), The Terminal (2004), Sully (2016), Splash (1994), You've Got Mail (1998), and Sleepless in Seattle (1993). What is your favorite movie of the actor?
Alfredo S. Quiroga
