Tom Hanks, one of the most acclaimed actors of all time with two Oscars and 50 years of career, celebrated his 70th birthday on July 9, 2026. Born in California, Hanks is a distant descendant of President Abraham Lincoln but never pursued politics. He discovered his passion for acting in high school, made his professional stage debut in 1977, and won an award the following year for his role in a Shakespeare adaptation.
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