Who is Colin Hanks? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Colin Lewes Hanks

Age: 46 Years, 46 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Samantha Bryant (m. 2010)

father: Tom Hanks

mother: Samantha Lewes

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

Notable Alumni: Chapman University

Ancestry: Austrian American, British American, Polish American, Portuguese American

U.S. State: California

City: Sacramento

More Facts

education: Loyola Marymount University, Chapman University

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What are some popular movies Colin Hanks has starred in?

Some popular movies Colin Hanks has starred in include "Orange County," "King Kong," "The House Bunny," "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," and "High School."
2

Has Colin Hanks ever worked on any TV shows?

Yes, Colin Hanks has appeared in several TV shows including "Roswell," "The Good Guys," "Fargo," "Life in Pieces," and "Band of Brothers."
3

What are some interesting facts about Colin Hanks' career?

Colin Hanks is known for his versatility as an actor, successfully transitioning between comedic and dramatic roles. He has also directed and produced various projects, showcasing his talents behind the camera as well.
4

Has Colin Hanks ever voiced any animated characters?

Yes, Colin Hanks has lent his voice to animated characters in projects like "The Simpsons," "Robot Chicken," and "Family Guy."
5

Does Colin Hanks have any hobbies outside of acting?

Colin Hanks is known to be a music enthusiast and enjoys playing various musical instruments in his free time.

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Childhood & Early Life

Colin Hanks was born as Colin Lewes Dillingham on November 24, 1977 in Sacramento, California, USA, to popular actor Tom Hanks and his girlfriend, actress cum producer, Susan Dillingham aka Samantha Lewes. He acquired the surname Hanks after his parents got married in 1978.

Hanks is of Polish Jewish and Portuguese descent. He also has part Scottish, English, German and Irish ancestry. He is a nephew of actor, director, voice actor, and producer Jim Hanks. He is also a step-nephew of Australian musician Chris Wilson.

He has a younger sister named Elizabeth Hanks. She is an actress known for her roles in ‘That Thing You Do!’, ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Anchoraged’. He has two paternal half-brothers named Truman Theodore Hanks and Chester Marlon Hanks from his father's second marriage to Rita Wilson, an actress. His mother died on March 12, 2002 due to cancer.

He studied at Sacramento Country Day School and later attended Chapman University. He eventually transferred to Loyola Marymount University but left the institution without earning a degree.

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Career

Colin Hanks made his acting debut in 1996 with a small role in the film ‘That Thing You Do!’ From 1999 to 2001, he played the role of Alexander Charles Whitman in the first two seasons of the sci-fi series ‘Roswell.’

In the early 2000s, he appeared in the teen comedies ‘Get Over It’ alongside Ben Foster and ‘Whatever It Takes’ alongside Shane West. He also got featured in a HBO mini-series called ‘Band of Brothers’ as Lieutenant Hank Jones.

The actor starred in the movie ‘Orange County’ in 2002. In this comedy, he played Shaun Brumder alongside Schuyler Fisk and Jack Black. The film narrates the funny story of Hanks’ character who tries to get into the Stanford University by hook or by crook.

In 2005, he played the role of an assistant to Jack Black's character in the remake of ‘King Kong.’ That year, the actor also had a guest role in the TV series ‘Numb3rs.’ The following year, he played a cameo role in the flick ‘Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny’ in which he appeared as a drunken fraternity brother.

Colin Hanks got to play the character of Father John Gill in three episodes of ‘Mad Men’ in 2008. Soon after this, he did the films ‘The Great Buck Howard’ and ‘The House Bunny’.

In 2010, he was cast in the lead role of Jack Bailey in ‘The Good Guys’, an action-comedy drama TV series about a modern-day detective and an old-school cop. That year, the actor was also featured as Brandon Ellis in the stoner black comedy film ‘High School.’

He had a recurring role in the crime drama mystery series ‘Dexter’ in 2011. In the series, he appeared as one of the members of a murderous apocalyptic cult alongside Edward James Olmos.

In 2013, he lent his voice to the character of Luke in the animated TV series ‘PAW Patrol.’ Hanks also starred in eight and three episodes respectively of the series ‘Burning Love’ and ‘NCIS’ the same year.

In 2014, he played Officer Gus Grimly in FX’s black comedy-crime drama anthology series ‘Fargo’ and reprised this role in one episode of the same series a year later. Hanks began voicing the character of Talking Tom in the animated web series ‘Talking Tom and Friends’ in 2014.

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He starred as Clint Coburn in the Canadian romantic flick ‘No Stranger Than Love’ and as Jake in the American comedy film ‘Vacation’. From 2015 to 2018, he also appeared in the educational comedy series ‘Drunk History’.

Major Work

In 2015, Colin Hanks started portraying the character of Greg Short in ‘Life in Pieces’. This American sitcom, created by Justin Adler, chronicles the lives of three generations of a family—the Shorts—as they go about their everyday lives in Los Angeles County. Hanks’ performance in the series was much appreciated and he bagged a Satellite Award nomination for ‘Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy’.

Family & Personal Life

In the 1990s, he dated Busy Philipps while in college. In the year 2009, he got engaged to Samantha Bryant, a former New York publicist. The couple tied the knot on May 8, 2010. They have two daughters: Olivia Jane Hanks and Charlotte Bryant, born in 2011 and 2013, respectively.

Hanks is an avid fan of the baseball team San Francisco Giants and attended their victorious World Series-clinching match in Texas in 2010. He is also a fan of the Sacramento Kings, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Kings.

He has a pet dog named Taz.

Facts About Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks is an avid collector of typewriters and has a growing collection of vintage machines.

He once appeared on the game show "Jeopardy!" and donated his winnings to charity.

Colin Hanks has a passion for photography and often shares his work on social media.

He is known for his love of coffee and has even collaborated with a coffee company to create his own blend.

Colin Hanks is a talented amateur magician and enjoys performing tricks for his friends and family.

Colin Hanks Biography

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What are some popular movies Colin Hanks has starred in?

Has Colin Hanks ever worked on any TV shows?

What are some interesting facts about Colin Hanks' career?

Has Colin Hanks ever voiced any animated characters?

Does Colin Hanks have any hobbies outside of acting?