Tom Hanks is a legendary American actor and filmmaker with a career spanning several decades. Born in 1956, he gained recognition in the 1980s with TV series "Bosom Buddies" before transitioning to film. His breakthrough came with "Big" (1988), followed by "Philadelphia" (1993) and "Forrest Gump" (1994), which earned him back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor. Hanks continued to excel with critically acclaimed films like "Apollo 13" (1995), "Saving Private Ryan" (1998), and "Cast Away" (2000). He's also known for voicing Woody in the "Toy Story" franchise. Hanks' diverse career includes producing and directing. This lecture will explore film and interview clips from his career that has made him one of Hollywood's most beloved and respected figures.