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Born: 09 July 1956
Tom Hanks is considered one of the world's most beloved actors and won back-to-back Oscars for “Philadelphia” and “Forrest Gump.” With classics like “Forrest Gump,” “Cast Away,” and “Toy Story,” he shaped modern cinema. Like almost no one else, he embodies the decent Hollywood star.
LifePrivate jets instead of commercial flights, hotel bookings under false names, or retreating to a yacht: Celebrities use numerous strategies to travel unrecognized. But how do these tricks work? A look behind the scenes of a discreet travel industry.
StarsTom Hanks once played him in a film, but in real life he spectacularly saved 155 lives: Chesley Sullenberger, the Hero of the Hudson, has publicly revealed his Alzheimer's diagnosis. The 75-year-old wants to use this step to give courage to others affected.
StarsHe is one of the greatest actors of his generation - and yet has remained remarkably approachable. Tom Hanks turns 70 and represents a rare form of Hollywood: success without exaggeration, fame without distance, a career without loss of humanity.
ShowbizBuzz and Woody are heading toward a box office record: Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" is steering toward one of the biggest theatrical launches of the year. The preview screenings alone brought in 17.5 million dollars - the best result of 2026 so far.
StarsMany Hollywood stars attended the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and many other celebrities celebrated the former U.S. President. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel also made a surprising appearance.
