Colin Hanks

Colin Lewes Hanks is an American actor born on November 24, 1977 in Sacramento, California. Hanks, who has a unique place in the world of cinema and television, is also known for being the first child of Tom Hanks.

Hanks, who attracted attention with the character of Shaun Brumder in the movie "Orange County" when he first started acting, then won the appreciation of young audiences with his role as Alex Whitman in the TV series "Roswell". The characters of Henry Jones in the TV series "Band of Brothers" and Travis Marshall in the sixth season of the TV series "Dexter" revealed his dramatic and action-packed performances.

In 2014, he appeared as police officer Gus Grimly in the TV series "Fargo" broadcast on FX; This role proved once again that Hanks can showcase his talents in different genres.

Colin Lewes Hanks was born on November 24, 1977 in Sacramento, California. As the eldest son of actor and producer Samantha Lewes and movie icon Tom Hanks, he grew up in the entertainment world. Driven by the desire to establish his own identity despite his family's fame, Hanks studied theater at Chapman University and then Loyola Marymount University after studying at Sacramento Country Day School.

He took his first step into the industry as a production assistant on the set of the movie "Apollo 13" (1995), in which his father starred. He had his first experience in front of the camera with a small role in the movie "Hayal Peşinde" (That Thing You Do!) (1996), also directed by his father.

The first important step he took in his career, stepping out of his father's shadow, was the cult television series "Roswell", which combined science fiction and youth drama, in which he starred between 1999 and 2001. He gained recognition for his character Alex Whitman in this series. After appearing in youth comedies such as "Whatever It Takes" (2000) and "Get Over It" (2001) in the early 2000s, he solidified his place in cinema with his leading role in the 2002 movie "Orange County". He revealed his talent in comedy with his performance in this film.

Hanks has proven his versatility by appearing in projects of different genres throughout his career. He starred in the blockbuster movie "King Kong" (2005), directed by Peter Jackson. On television, he appeared as a guest actor in prestigious productions such as HBO's award-winning mini-series "Band of Brothers" (2001) and the popular series "Mad Men" (2008).

He showed how successful he could be in a dramatic role with his portrayal of Travis Marshall in the sixth season of the TV series "Dexter" in 2011, and received high praise from critics. Another important peak in his career was the character of Police Officer Gus Grimly, which he portrayed in the first season of the TV series "Fargo", broadcast on FX in 2014. This role earned him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, establishing his talent as a dramatic actor.

In addition to acting, Hanks has also stepped into directing. He directed the documentary "All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records" (2015), which reflected his passion for music and received critical acclaim. He also maintains a stable career in both comedy and drama genres, appearing in major roles in the sitcom "Life in Pieces" (2015-2019) and the mini-series "The Offer" (2022).

Productions in which he took part

He took part in 90 productions in total; 12 of the most well-known are listed.

• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
• Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) — Self - Guest
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
• American Dad! (2005) — Successful Classmate (voice)
• Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self - Guest
• NCIS (2003) — Richard Parsons
• The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
• The Daily Show (1996)
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
• Silo (2023) — Per Stenson
• Dexter (2006) — Travis Marshall
• LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) — Self - Guest

Production and imprint information was taken from TMDB.