Tom Hanks' Career Highlights

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1. In 1984 Tom Hanks made his breakthrough performance in which fish-out-of-water comedy? Answer: (One Word)

2. In 1988 Tom Hanks had his first experience with an Oscar nomination for what movie? Answer: ( One Word)

3. In 1992 Tom Hanks played his first supporting role since his feature film debut and stole every scene he was in. What movie is this? That Thing You Do Catch Me If You Can A League of Their Own Bonfire of the Vanities

4. For what movie did Tom Hanks earn his second Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical? Big Philadelphia You've Got Mail Sleepless in Seattle

5. Tom Hanks won his first Oscar for playing what character? Jim Lovell Forrest Gump Andrew Beckett Chuck Noland

6. In 1994 Tom Hanks portrayed the simple-minded Forrest Gump, in which he won his second consecutive Oscar. What award did Tom Hanks NOT win for his role? Golden Globe American Comedy Award SAG BAFTA

7. In 1995, for what movie did Tom Hanks portray his boyhood hero and fulfill a boyhood dream? Answer: (Two Words)

8. In 1995, 'Toy Story' became the first full length computer animated movie. The crew showed Tom Hanks some footage they put together by dubbing Tom's voice from which one of his movies? The Money Pit Turner and Hooch Big Splash

9. 1996 marked Tom Hanks' feature film directorial debut for 'That Thing You Do'. What else did he do besides directing this film? Produced and Acted Wrote, Produced and Acted Wrote and Acted Acted

10. 1998 marked Tom Hanks first success at the Emmy's, for the mini-series ______________ ? The Celluloid Closet Band of Brothers From the Earth to the Moon Shooting War

11. In 1998 'Saving Private Ryan' marked a new generation in the way war movies are made. It also marked Tom's __________ Oscar nomination? 4th 5th 3rd 6th

12. 'You've Got Mail' marked the third pairing of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in another romantic comedy. It was a remake of "The ____________ " ? Answer: ( Four Words)

13. 'Toy Story 2' (1999) earned how many Oscar nominations? 2 0 3 1

14. 'The Green Mile' was originally to be set in 1932, like the book, but had to be bumped to what year so the movie 'Top Hat' could be shown? 1935 1933 1937 1934

15. In 'Cast Away' Tom Hanks not only acts in it, he also does what? Assistant Director Director Producer Writer

16. 'Band of Brothers' marked Tom Hanks' second Emmy-winning mini-series. How many Emmys did it win? 8 4 10 6

17. What is the last name of his character in 'Road to Perdition'? Maguire Rooney Sullivan O'Sullivan

18. In 2002, 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' became the highest grossing independent film of all time. How was Tom Hanks a part of this film? Producer Writer Director Played a supporting role

19. What was the name of Tom Hanks' character in 'Catch Me If You Can'? Joe Shaye Carl Hanratty Roger Strong Tom Fox

20. In 2002, Tom Hanks became the youngest recipent of what prestigous award? AFI Tony Oscar DGA