Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks is an actor and filmmaker with a career spanning film, television, and documentary production. Hanks is recognized for his role as Gus Grimly on the FX crime series "Fargo," which earned him nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Critics' Choice Television Award. He has appeared in both comedic and dramatic roles, contributing to a diverse portfolio within the entertainment industry.

Hanks first gained mainstream attention with a main role on the WB science fiction series "Roswell" and expanded his recognition with a lead role in the comedy "Orange County" alongside Jack Black and John Lithgow. His film credits include "King Kong," "Untraceable" with Diane Lane, and "The House Bunny." On television, Hanks has appeared in "Mad Men" as a priest and co-starred with Bradley Whitford in "The Good Guys." He portrayed antagonist Travis Marshall in the sixth season of "Dexter," earning a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Hanks also made his Broadway debut in the Moisés Kaufman play "33 Variations" with Jane Fonda.

Additional television credits include the CBS sitcom "Life in Pieces," the Paramount+ miniseries "The Offer," and the Peacock series "A Friend of the Family." Hanks has held starring roles in films such as "The Great Buck Howard," "Parkland," "Elvis & Nixon," "Nobody 2," and "Nuremberg." He also played a supporting role as Alex Vreeke in the "Jumanji" film series.

In addition to acting, Hanks has directed several documentaries. He directed "All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records," which examines the history of the iconic music retailer and features interviews with musicians including Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and Dave Grohl. Hanks also directed "Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)" and the documentary "John Candy: I Like Me." Through his work in both acting and filmmaking, Hanks has established a presence in Hollywood, contributing to the fields of film, television, and documentary storytelling.