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Jim Hanks

Name in Native Language: "James Mathew Hanks" (English/EN)
Film Director / Film Producer / Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Comedian / Actor | * 06/15/1961 (62) | Shasta County, California (United States of America (USA))
James Mefford Hanks (born June 15, 1961) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has played numerous minor roles in film and guest appearances on television, and often does voice substitution work for his older brother Tom Hanks (most notably Sheriff Woody for Toy Story–related talking toys and video games). He has produced, directed, and filmed several short films. Hanks made his film debut in Buford's Beach Bunnies (1993). ()

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.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Kids & Family | Drama

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Movies with Jim Hanks as Actor(23)

as Woody (voice)2020 Lamp Life
as Frank Stein2018 Abnormal Attraction
as Matt Flannery2017 The Sex Trip
as Polar Express Conductor (voice)2015 The Robot Chicken Christmas Special: The X-Mas United
as himself2014 I Know That Voice
as Detective Fulton2013 Automotive
as Director2012 I Married Who?
as Detective Mike2010 Acts of Violence
as Ensign Buford2008 Deadwater
as Saint James2003 Purgatory House
as Mr. Marsh2001 Cahoots
as Officer Holbrook2000 Blood on the Backlot
as Goon Ray1999 Baby Geniuses
as Tour Bus Driver1999 Inferno
as Yuriel1997 Psycho Sushi
as Woody1996 Tiny Toy Stories
as Prvt. Friedman1995 Xtro 3: Watch the Skies
as Mechanic (uncredited)1995 Freefall: Flight 174
as Detective Wilder1995 Portrait in Red
as Forrest Gump Running Double1994 Forrest Gump
as Jeeter Buford1993 Buford's Beach Bunnies

TV Shows/Series with Jim Hanks as Actor(8)

as Annoyed Man2006 Dexter
as Dr. Turner2001 Scrubs
as Dwayne Hunter (voice)1999 The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
as Woody (Voice)1996 Toy Story Treats
as CPO Kyle Anderson1995 JAG

Movies with Jim Hanks as Crew(1)

Crew/Stunt Double1994 Forrest Gump

Full Name: Jim Hanks
Born: Thursday, 06/15 1961 (June) in Shasta County, California (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 62 years + 288 days)
Zodiac sign: Gemini (Chinese zodiac sign: Ox)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Spouses (current/former): Karen Praxel
Children: Gage Hanks
Siblings: Tom Hanks
Other names for Jim Hanks (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"James Mathew Hanks"
Jim Hanks frequently works together with these people:
Bill Lawrence (7x, Crew)
Garrett Donovan (7x, Crew)
Mike Schwartz (7x, Crew)
Matt Sigloch (6x, Actor)
Roel Reiné (5x, Crew)
Gabrielle Allan (5x, Crew)
Deonte Gordon (5x, Cast)
Christopher Darga (5x, Actor)
Michael Bellisario (5x, Actor)
Neil Goldman (5x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:791845, Added: 11/07/2018, Last updated: 03/21/2024