Jim Hanks
Careers this long are unusual: Jim Hanks is an American actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 33 years of work add up to around 28 titles. In cinemas, 'Forrest Gump' is the work that stuck — Forrest Gump Running Double, specifically. The list also holds 'Baby Geniuses'.
Jim Hanks
19 Movies
9 Series
Careers this long are unusual: Jim Hanks is an American actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 33 years of work add up to around 28 titles. In cinemas, 'Forrest Gump' is the work that stuck — Forrest Gump Running Double, specifically. The list also holds 'Baby Geniuses'.
Movies
Plays Forrest Gump Running Double
Forrest Gump
1994
Plays Tour Bus Driver
Inferno
1999
Plays Goon Ray
Baby Geniuses
1999
Plays Woody (voice)
Lamp Life
2020
Plays Mr. Marsh
Cahoots
2001
Plays Matt Flannery
The Sex Trip
2017
Plays Club Jimbo Maitre D'
Swing
2003
Plays Nick Atkins
Shark Swarm
2008
Plays Prvt. Friedman
Xtro 3: Watch the Skies
1995
Plays Ensign Buford
Deadwater
2008
Plays Frank Stein
Abnormal Attraction
2018
Plays Jeeter Buford
Buford's Beach Bunnies
1993
Plays Detective Wilder
Portrait in Red
1995
Plays Woody
Tiny Toy Stories
1996
Plays Detective Mike
Acts of Violence
2010
Plays Saint James
Purgatory House
2003
TV Shows
Plays Woody (Voice)
Toy Story Treats
1996
Plays Dwayne Hunter (voice)
The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
1999
Plays Kyle Anderson
JAG
1995
Plays Les Barrish
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Plays Annoyed Man
Dexter
2006
Plays Jerry
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Plays Forrest Gump / Jim Hanks (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Plays Director
Smart Guy
1997
Plays Dr. Turner
Scrubs
2001
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Lamp Life
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Lamp Life
Woody (voice)
2020
Film
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Stew
2018
Film
Abnormal Attraction
Frank Stein
2018
Film
The Sex Trip
Matt Flannery
2017
Film
Automotive
Detective Fulton
2013
Film
Acts of Violence
Detective Mike
2010
Film
Deadwater
Ensign Buford
2008
Film
Shark Swarm
Nick Atkins
2008
Film
Dexter
Annoyed Man · 1 episode
2006–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jim Hanks and where are they from?
Jim Hanks is 65 years old, born on June 15, 1961 in Shasta County, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jim Hanks?
Jim Hanks is best known for roles in Forrest Gump, Baby Geniuses, Inferno.
How many movies has Jim Hanks been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Jim Hanks has appeared in 19 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Jim Hanks's first movie?
The career of Jim Hanks began with Buford's Beach Bunnies (1993).
What is Jim Hanks's most recent movie or series?
Jim Hanks's most recent release is The War on Disco, which premiered on October 30, 2023.
What TV shows has Jim Hanks appeared in?
On television, Jim Hanks has appeared in Dexter, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Robot Chicken, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.
Jim Hanks
1961-06-15 · Shasta County, California, USA
Younger brother of Tom Hanks. Provided the voice for the tie-in "Woody" action figures from Toy Story (1995) voiced in the movie by older brother Tom Hanks. He regularly substitutes for his brother by recording Woody's voice for "Toy Story" merchandise, video games, audio storybooks, Disney theme park ride narrations, etc. Brother-in-law of actress Rita Wilson. Former brother-in-law of Samantha Lewes. Jim and his wife, Karen Hanks, have one son and live in Venice, California.