Dick Thomas Johnson / Wikimedia Commons – Tom Hanks with Aaron Eckhart.
Brief Description
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks ranks among America’s greatest actors and filmmakersearning this status through his powerful performances and wide-ranging talent. His career-defining roles in blockbuster films like “Forrest Gump,” “Saving Private Ryan,” and “Cast Away” have made him a household name worldwide. Hanks has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor for his work in “Philadelphia” and “Forrest Gump,” cementing his position as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated and dependable stars.
Hanks addressed his physical stature when discussing the casting requirements for portraying President Abraham Lincoln. At a Lincoln Center eventhe explained the importance of height for the role:
“I think Lincoln has to be played by a tall man,” Hanks said of the 6-foot-4 Prez at a 42 Below-sponsored cocktail reception at Lincoln Center. “I’m nowhere near as tall … I’m only 6 feet.”
When questioned about using shoe lifts to appear tallerHanks responded with his trademark honesty:
“So what about lifts?” “Naw,” Hanks told us with a smirk. “Verisimilitude is too important to both Steven and myself to go in that direction.”
Global Height Distribution ?Height Categories: Very Short (Under 5'0") Short (5'0" - 5'4") Average (5'5" - 5'9") Tall (5'10" - 6'2") Very Tall (Over 6'2")
Average36
Short10
Tall32
Very Tall5
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