He is an avid collector of vintage typewriters and owns more than 250 of them.
Hanks once agreed to take a smaller salary for Forrest Gump in exchange for profit participation, a decision that earned him far more money in the long run.
He is related to Abraham Lincoln—Hanks is a distant cousin of the 16th U.S. President through Lincoln’s mother’s family.
Before becoming a Hollywood star, he worked as a hotel bellman, carrying bags for famous guests like Cher and the rock band The Rolling Stones.
Hanks has a passion for space exploration and even helped produce the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon (1998).
He was once rejected for a role in The Shawshank Redemption before it went to Tim Robbins.
Despite his fame, he is known for being down-to-earth, often interacting warmly with fans and even officiating weddings for close friends.