Tom Hanks: The Nomad

The passion for art, can take an actor to places they never thought possible. The world has seen the rise of many talented artists, many of whom are taking the world by storm, donning a plethora of roles.

There is one gentle soul that most will know. one, whose acting range has exceeded global expectations, time and time again. From award winning performances... to personal achievements. The man who wanders... all around the world.
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He goes by many names. Americas Father. Hollywoods nice guy, the everyman... But we all know him... As Tom Hanks. Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, Born 9th July in Concord California. His mother, Janet Marylyn Frager was from a Portuguese family, whilst his father, Amos Mefford Hanks had English heritage.

The climate of his upbringing was not gentle. Though Tom’s parents were never cruel, His father, Amos, displayed a hardened demeanour throughout his years. As a child, Amos had witnessed the murder of his own father, Ernest Buel Hanks on his family farm.

Such a horrific incident would take a toll on his life, clouding his judgement of the world, and unfortunately resulted in a reserved, cold outlook. One without optimism, or appreciation of the arts, and subsequently, a lack of attention to his offspring.