Actor
Jim Hanks
Born June 15, 1961 in Shasta County, California, USA28 films
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. Brother-in-law of actress Rita Wilson. Former brother-in-law of Samantha Lewes. Jim and his wife, Karen Hanks, have one son and live in Venice, California.
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Filmography
28 films as actor- TBAMulberry to Rome
- TBABlood CorralMichael Arman
- TBAStuck!Edgar
- TBATwo Minutes to MidnightJoe Levine
- 2020Lamp LifeWoody (voice)
- 2018BLOOD TYPEStew
- 2018Abnormal AttractionFrank Stein
- 2017The Sex TripMatt Flannery
- 2013AutomotiveDetective Fulton
- 2012I Married Who?Director
- 2010Acts of ViolenceDetective Mike
- 2008DeadwaterEnsign Buford
- 2008Shark SwarmNick Atkins
- 2003SwingClub Jimbo Maitre D'
- 2003Purgatory HouseSaint James
- 2001CahootsMr. Marsh
- 2000Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsSheriff Woody (voice)
- 2000Blood on the BacklotOfficer Holbrook
- 1999InfernoTour Bus Driver
- 1999Baby GeniusesGoon Ray
- 1998The Ransom of Red ChiefMailman
- 1997Psycho SushiYuriel
- 1996Tiny Toy StoriesWoody
- 1995Xtro 3: Watch the SkiesPrvt. Friedman
- 1995Freefall: Flight 174Mechanic (uncredited)
- 1995Portrait in RedDetective Wilder
- 1994Forrest GumpForrest Gump Running Double
- 1993Buford's Beach BunniesJeeter Buford