Jim Hanks

Jim Hanks

64 · Born: Jun 15, 1961

Personal Details

BornJun 15, 1961 Redding, California, USA
Relatives
  • Elizabeth Hanks (Niece or Nephew)
  • Truman Hanks (Niece or Nephew)
  • Colin Hanks (Niece or Nephew)
  • Chet Hanks (Niece or Nephew)
  • Tom Hanks (Sibling)
  • Carly Reeves (Niece or Nephew)
  • Rita Wilson (Sibling)

Biography

Jim Hanks, a renowned actor and cinematographer, first took his first breath on the 15th of June, 1961, in the picturesque city of Redding, California, USA.

Throughout his illustrious career, Jim has had the privilege of being involved in a wide range of projects, including the critically acclaimed films "Blood Type" (2018) and "Abnormal Attraction" (2018),as well as the timeless classic "Forrest Gump" (1994).

In his personal life, Jim has been fortunate enough to share his journey with his loving wife, Karen Praxel, whom he married on the 25th of May, 1986. The couple has been blessed with one beautiful child, who has undoubtedly brought immense joy and fulfillment to their lives.

Career

2025
2020
Lamp Life
Lamp Life as Woody (voice)
2018
Abnormal Attraction
Abnormal Attraction as Frank Stein
2017
The Sex Trip
The Sex Trip as Matt Flannery
2015
Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken as Polar Express Conductor
2013
Automotive
Automotive as Detective Fulton
2012
I Married Who?
I Married Who? as Director
2010
Acts of Violence
Acts of Violence as Detective Mike
2008
Deadwater
Deadwater as Ensign Buford
Shark Swarm
Shark Swarm as Nick Atkins
2003
Purgatory House
Purgatory House as Saint James
2001
Cahoots
Cahoots as Mr. Marsh
1999
Desert Heat
Desert Heat as Tour Bus Driver
Baby Geniuses
Baby Geniuses as Goon Ray
1996
Toy Story Treats
Toy Story Treats as Woody (Voice)
1995
Xtro 3: Watch the Skies
Xtro 3: Watch the Skies as Prvt. Friedman
Fatal Passion
Fatal Passion as Detective Wilder
Falling from the Sky: Flight 174
Falling from the Sky: Flight 174 as Mechanic (uncredited)
1994
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump as Forrest Gump Running Double
1993
Buford's Beach Bunnies
Buford's Beach Bunnies as Jeeter Buford