- Born
- Birth nameJames Mathew Hanks
- Jim Hanks was born on June 15, 1961 in Redding, California, USA. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Baby Geniuses (1999), Abnormal Attraction (2018) and Blood Type (2018). He has been married to Karen Praxel since May 25, 1986. They have one child.
- SpouseKaren Praxel(May 25, 1986 - present) (1 child)
- RelativesElizabeth Hanks(Niece or Nephew)Truman Hanks(Niece or Nephew)Colin Hanks(Niece or Nephew)Chet Hanks(Niece or Nephew)Tom Hanks(Sibling)Rita Wilson(Sibling)
- 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.
- Was his brother Tom's running double in Forrest Gump (1994).
- Appeared with his family on Family Feud (1988) in the late 80s.
- Because of his resemblance to his more famous brother, Jim Hanks's appearance in a Volvo TV commercial had some fans of Tom Hanks wondering if Tom had fallen on hard financial times.
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