Profession :Actor,writer, Producer,and Director

If you are a good novel reader then you might know the famous mystery-detective novel ‘The Da Vinci Code’ written by Dan Brown. Tom Hanks is  an American Actor who is very famous for acting in the novel inspired movie ‘The Da Vinci Code(2006)’.His real name is Thomas Jeffrey Hanks,but he is best known by name ‘Tom Hanks’. He was born on July 9th 1956 in Concord,California. His father Amos Mefford and mother Janet Marylyn. Besides being an actor he is also a writer, producer, and director. 

HOW HE BECAME AN ACTOR

 Tom was not so popular in his school days, but he showed interest in participating in plays and watching dramas in theaters. Hanks studied theater at ChabotCollege in Hayward, California. And then after two years transferred to CaliforniaStateUniversity, Sacramento. He likes attending acting classes and spending a lot of time watching plays. He even started working as an intern at Great Lakes Theater festival where his 3 years work experience covered most aspects of theater production, lighting, set design and stage management. He made his first debut in the film “He Knows You’re Alone (1980)”.  He got opportunities in acting for a few Television movies which are very minor roles. He experienced many success and failures in his acting career and constantly improved his acting skills. His progression as a good actor was seen in the movie Big and since then his career reached high and emerged as a successful actor. He was best known for his roles in movies like Big, Sleepless  in Seattle, a League of Their Own, Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Saving private Ryan, The Da Vinci Code, and Captain Philips and many more.There are too many to mention how many movies he played are. But gained success worldwide movies are Philadelphia, Cast Away, Saving Private Ryan and of course Forrest Gump. By all these successful movies Tom has gained both popularity and wealth.

EARNINGS, NETWORTH & RICH LIFE

Tom Hanks is one of the richest actors in Hollywood. His source of net worth not only comes from acting but also producing, directing and also as screenwriter .His films have grossed over $4.2 billions at united states box office and over  $8.5billion Worldwide which makes him one of the highest grossing actors in film industry. Hanks is  one of the most famous, best-paid actor in Hollywood .He is also number-one ,most consistent box office money making star in the world .Tom Hanks  net worth is over $350 million. He spends his money on luxurious things. He is a great investor in electric vehicles and owns both TOYOTA RAV4 EVI and first production AC Propulsion ebox. A rich actor like TomHanks can buy any car but he loves having electric cars .He is  also the owner of a most expensive house in Florida.

 ACHIEVEMENTS:

Tom Hanks wins two Oscar awards back to back as a Best Actor for his role in both the movies Philadelphia (1993)and Forrest Gump(1994) .

 He achieved many awards and rewards in his career. Hanks earned and were nominated for numerous awards. He won Golden Globe for Best Actor and an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Philadelphia film. He received his second Best Actor Academy Award for his role in Forrest Gump film. He has become the second actor to win back to back Best Actor Oscars .He also worked as director and writer for many TV series and films. He achieved Emmy award for his role as director and writer for the HBO television series From the Earth to the Moon, Band of Brothers, John Adams, and The Pacific for best executive producer.

PERSONAL LIFE

 Tom Hanks got married to American actress Samantha Lewes in 1978 and got divorced in 1987. When they got divorced the couple had two children, son Colin Hanks and daughter Elizabeth Ann. Later he married actress Rita Wilson in 1988. They have two children Chester Marlon and Truman Theodore. And he also has two grand children who are born to his first son Colin Hanks.

RELIGIOUS VIEWS

TOm Hanks at Greek Orthodox Church attending Easter event

Apart from having a family history of Catholicism and Mormonism, Hanks used to feel like burden to study bible for several years since his young age. Hank is a recent convert to the Greek Orthodox Church.

 POLITICAL VIEWS

Tom Hanks with President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II during a dinner held at Winfield House, in London, England on May 25th 2011

He donated too many politicians and openly declared his support towards same sex marriage system and also environmental causes and alternative fuels. He announced his endorsement  of  Barack Obama in 2008 elections .He also narrated a Documentary film in 2012 named ”The Road We ‘ve Traveled ” which features  about all the events of Barack Obama’s presidency. And also it is well known that Tom Hanks  is close to Democratic Party, since he had made donations to support Democratic politicians , and also Democratic Party endorses him along with NASA.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Tom Hanks with Steven Spielberg at national World War II Memorial for premiere of The Pacific movie in 2010

He originally wanted to be an astronaut but he couldn’t as he lacks in math. Hank is a member of NASA’s manned space program. He is a member of the national Space Society serving on the board of governors, for space advocacy. He produced the TV series from the earth to the Moon. He also co-produced and co-wrote walking on the Moon 3D an IMAX film about moon landings. He achieved Space Foundation award for creating public awareness of space programs .hanks was also inducted as honorary member of the United State Army Rangers for his realistic portrayal as Captain in the movie Saving Private Ryan . Tom Hanks also donated money in social organizations, such as HIV-AIDS organization. The asteroid 12818 Tom Hanks is named after him.

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Career-Actor/Model

The guy who literally took swayed us away with his dancing skills in Step Up and his Romeo act in The Vow was born in Alabama. Tatum was an athlete while growing up, playing football, soccer, track, baseball, and performing martial arts. He is probably one of the very few actors who even after gaining a worldwide recognition as an actor, still maintains a rather low profile and manages to stay out of the tabloids at all times.

An athlete to model to actor

Tatum who spent most of his childhood mastering the ‘sportive’ skill, played a lot of sports including, football, track and baseball. He also excelled in martial arts. As a child, he practised Wuzuquan Kung Fu under the tutelatge of the 10^th dan Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong. In his school days, he was voted most athletic person, in the year 1998. His good looks don’t just come because of his hard work, did you know that his ancestral roots can be traced back to English, Scott-Irish, French, German and possibly Native American.

Later, he dropped out of school and started working as a stripper in a local night club, from where he got the ideas for his movie Magic Mike. After which he moved to Miami to work as a model talent scout. His experience in the fashion industry began as a model working for such noted clients such as Armani and Abercrombie & Fitch. He soon moved into television commercials, landing national spots for Mountain Dew and Pepsi in 2002. He got his breakthrough when he was cast in Vogue by Al David. After which he got featured brands like Dolce & Gabbana, American Eagle Outfitter and Armani. Tatum also signed with Ford Models after this stint with success. He was picked as one of Tear Sheet magazine’s ‘50 Most Beautiful Faces’ of October 2001.

Tatum began his acting career in 2004, appearing in an episode of the television series CSI: Miami. His first feature film role was in 2005′s high school drama, Coach Carter, playing Jason Lyle, a street smart basketball player. He first got his break in acting when he co-starred in director Kimberly’s Stop-Loss. Tatum also played in the short film The Trap by Rita Wilson and thus began his journey in to the world of celluloid.

Movies that made big bucks

Tatum gets a lot of attention for his looks but in 2012 the actor proved that he’s also one of Hollywood’s smartest businessmen. He is listed among the top paid Hollywood, among other names such Robert Downey Jr. and Hugh Jackman. His gross earnings have increased to $60 million per year. Tatum and director Steven Soderbergh self-financed the movie Magic Mike, based partially on Tatum’s past as a male stripper. So when the $7 million film hit it big at the box office, they each took home millions. Now Tatum is growing Mike into a franchise complete with a Broadway show, a proposed bar in New Orleans and a sequel in the works. Tatum delved into the restaurant business with the opening of a highly rated eatery called Saints and Sinners on New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street, last fall.

Tatum also has a production company that he started with three friends and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum called 33&Out Productions, Inc..

Tatum has been added to the cast of writer/director/producer Michael Mann‘s 2009 crime drama Public Enemies, in which will play the ill-fated 1930s American gangster Pretty Boy Floyd.

All that money bought me

Channing Tatum bought himself a luxurious villa in the Hollywood Hills. The actor acquired for a decent price of $2.59 million. He presently resides there with his wife Jenna Dewan. Tatum’s home was once owned by famous Hollywood director Ron Shelton for a few years during the nineties decade, before he sold it off to the family from whom the actor acquired it.

Also, the actor was seen in some heavily priced vehicles, such as the vintage Chevy Truck Apache and the most stylish SUV Cadillac Escalade.

My one true love

Channing Tatum, met his actress Jenna Dewan on the sets of the movie Step Up in the year 2006. The leading duo started dating after filming the movie, who later got engaged in the year 2008 and got married a year later.

Charity time

Channing Tatum has been an ardent supporter of the charitable organization ‘Keep A Child Alive’ which focuses on providing much needed facilities to those kids affected by HIV-AIDS. He has also donated money to support the organization ‘Dizzy Feet Foundation which works towards the supporting dance education programs for children belonging to low income groups.

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