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Tom Hanks Birthday: Iconic Actor’s Top-Notch Performances

Tom Hanks portrays Josh Baskin in Penny Marshall's "Big," a character who dreams of being "big" and wakes up in his body, showcasing humor and innocence.

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Hanks ranked his role of Jimmy Dugan among his top three movie shoots on the Bill Simmons podcast. Dugan, a washed-up baseball athlete, retires early due to alcoholism.

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"Sleepless in Seattle" showcases the Tom Hanks x Meg Ryan chemistry, as the son of Sam Baldwin, Jonah, finds his father a new partner on a radio talk show.

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Hanks won his first Oscar for portraying Andrew Beckett, a lawyer struggling with AIDS. "Philadelphia" was a groundbreaking film released during the AIDS epidemic, featuring Denzel Washington and Joe

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Netflix offers Oscar-winning "Forrest Gump" (1994), featuring Hanks' Oscar-winning performance and historical footage, making it an ideal movie night with pop culture references.

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In Ron Howard's film, Hanks portrays Jim Lovell, a member of the Apollo 13 crew, delivering the iconic line "Houston, we have a problem."

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"You've Got Mail" is a film directed by Nora Ephron, featuring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. It explores the world before dating apps, where strangers can be the love of one's life.

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