Tom Hanks Ranks Among Hollywood’s Elite

March 11, 2010 by DVD-Me  
Filed under Movies

Few actors boast a résumé that is as dynamic and all encompassing as Tom Hanks’. When Hanks landed his breakthrough role in “Big,” which also garnered him an Oscar nomination, it would have been difficult to extrapolate his career to the magnitude it has reached today. Hanks is now among that elite tier of Hollywood stars who has the luxury to pick and choose their roles and virtually name their price.

While Tom Hanks movies has dabbled in lighthearted films like “Big” over the years, he is best known for his aptitude at playing in-depth dramatic characters. Some of Hanks’ most memorable films include “Forest Gump” and “Philadelphia,” both of which earned him the Best Actor Oscar. As he has gotten older, Hanks’ prominence in Hollywood has grown, and he has a full list of projects slated for release in the coming years.


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