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Tom Hanks

Actor, Producer, Writer & Director; Known For "Forrest Gump"

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Tom Hanks Biography

Tom Hanks is a legendary actor and filmmaker known for roles in films such as the iconic 1994 film Forrest Gump, 2013’s Captain Phillips, and 1993’s Sleepless in Seattle with Meg Ryan.

Some of Hanks’ other notable performances include 1984’s Splash, 1988’s Big, 1992’s A League of their Own, 1995’s Apollo 13, 2013’s Saving Mr. Banks, 2016’s Sully, and 2019's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. Hanks is also known for voicing the character of Sheriff Woody in the popular Disney-Pixar Toy Story children’s movies.

In 2014, Hanks received a Kennedy Center Honor and in 2016, he received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. Hanks has also received the prestigious French Legion of Honor. Hanks even has an asteroid, 12818 Tomhanks, named after him.

Hanks attended Chabot College and studied theater, and then transferred to California State University, Sacramento after two years. Although he did not end up graduating, Hanks took advantage of his college years by attending many plays, familiarizing himself with the work of great playwrights including Bertolt Brecht, Tennessee Williams and Henrik Ibsen. During that time, Hanks met Vincent Dowling, head of the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, Ohio, where he became an intern, learning about lighting, set design and stage management over the course of three years there.

Hanks has stated that he previously wanted to be an astronaut, and he is a supporter of NASA’s manned space program. He is also a member of the National Space Society.

Hanks is an outspoken Democrat, and he supports same-sex marriage, the development of alternative fuels, and other environmental causes. He has donated to many Democratic politicians in the past, and he supported Obama’s presidential bid in 2008 and Hillary Clinton’s presidential run in 2016. Hanks first revealed his type 2 diabetes diagnosis during an interview on "The Late Show With David Letterman" back in 2013, and has talked openly about it since.

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  • How do I book Tom Hanks to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Hanks for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Hanks, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Hanks or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Tom Hanks

    Speaking fees for Tom Hanks, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Hanks are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Hanks, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Hanks speak about?

    Tom Hanks is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Arts & Humanities, Entertainment, Inspirational, Producers and Directors.
  • Where does Tom Hanks travel from?

    Tom Hanks generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Tom Hanks’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Tom Hanks for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Hanks for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Hanks or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Actor, Producer, Writer & Director; Known For "Forrest Gump"

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Tom Hanks Biography

Tom Hanks is a legendary actor and filmmaker known for roles in films such as the iconic 1994 film Forrest Gump, 2013’s Captain Phillips, and 1993’s Sleepless in Seattle with Meg Ryan.

Some of Hanks’ other notable performances include 1984’s Splash, 1988’s Big, 1992’s A League of their Own, 1995’s Apollo 13, 2013’s Saving Mr. Banks, 2016’s Sully, and 2019's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. Hanks is also known for voicing the character of Sheriff Woody in the popular Disney-Pixar Toy Story children’s movies.

In 2014, Hanks received a Kennedy Center Honor and in 2016, he received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. Hanks has also received the prestigious French Legion of Honor. Hanks even has an asteroid, 12818 Tomhanks, named after him.

Hanks attended Chabot College and studied theater, and then transferred to California State University, Sacramento after two years. Although he did not end up graduating, Hanks took advantage of his college years by attending many plays, familiarizing himself with the work of great playwrights including Bertolt Brecht, Tennessee Williams and Henrik Ibsen. During that time, Hanks met Vincent Dowling, head of the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, Ohio, where he became an intern, learning about lighting, set design and stage management over the course of three years there.

Hanks has stated that he previously wanted to be an astronaut, and he is a supporter of NASA’s manned space program. He is also a member of the National Space Society.

Hanks is an outspoken Democrat, and he supports same-sex marriage, the development of alternative fuels, and other environmental causes. He has donated to many Democratic politicians in the past, and he supported Obama’s presidential bid in 2008 and Hillary Clinton’s presidential run in 2016. Hanks first revealed his type 2 diabetes diagnosis during an interview on "The Late Show With David Letterman" back in 2013, and has talked openly about it since.

Tom Hanks Videos

  • "YEEHAW!" Tom Hanks on becoming Woody and making you cry in Toy Story 4.
    Tom Hanks talks to BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about playing Toy Story's iconic cowboy Woody over the past 25 years. He reveals how he took...
  • Tom Hanks responds to Pittsburgh shooting with his connection to the city
    When Tom Hanks was here with Gayle King to discuss his first collection of fiction, Uncommon Type, he reflected on his connection to Pittsburgh and...
  • The Post Press Conference - Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks & Meryl Streep
    We present The Post movie press conference in full. The press conference is attended by Director Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. ...

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  • How do I book Tom Hanks to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Hanks for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Hanks, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Hanks or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Tom Hanks

    Speaking fees for Tom Hanks, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Hanks are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Hanks, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Hanks speak about?

    Tom Hanks is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Arts & Humanities, Entertainment, Inspirational, Producers and Directors.
  • Where does Tom Hanks travel from?

    Tom Hanks generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Tom Hanks’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Tom Hanks for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Hanks for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Hanks or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Tom Hanks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Hanks for your event is available upon request. Tom Hanks generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Tim Allen, Rita Moreno and Spike Lee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Hanks for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tom Hanks Speaker Videos

  • "YEEHAW!" Tom Hanks on becoming Woody and making you cry in Toy Story 4.
    Tom Hanks talks to BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about playing Toy Story's iconic cowboy Woody over the past 25 years. He reveals how he took the role, the weirdest lines he's had to say and...
    Tom Hanks responds to Pittsburgh shooting with his connection to the city
    When Tom Hanks was here with Gayle King to discuss his first collection of fiction, Uncommon Type, he reflected on his connection to Pittsburgh and Fred Rogers. Recorded on November 1, 2018 at the...
  • The Post Press Conference - Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks & Meryl Streep
    We present The Post movie press conference in full. The press conference is attended by Director Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. During the press conference Spielberg talked about...
    Tom Hanks Addresses the Yale Class of 2011
    Tom Hanks, Academy Award-winning actor, writer and director, addresses the Yale College Class of 2011 during the traditional Class Day speech and offers the graduates insight and encouragement.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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