Colin Hanks facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Colin Hanks
Hanks at South by Southwest in 2015
Born	Colin Lewes Hanks (1977-11-24) November 24, 1977 (age 47) Sacramento, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Samantha Bryant ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	2
Parents	Tom Hanks (father) Samantha Lewes (mother)
Relatives	Chet Hanks (half-brother) Rita Wilson (stepmother) Jim Hanks (uncle) Larry Hanks (uncle)

Colin Lewes Hanks (born November 24, 1977) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles in TV shows and movies.

Some of his most famous roles include Gus Grimly in the TV series Fargo. For this role, he was nominated for several big awards.

Colin Hanks also became well-known for his part in the science fiction series Roswell. He also had a main role in the movie Orange County. Later, he starred in the huge movie King Kong.

He has appeared in many other films like The Great Buck Howard, Untraceable, and The House Bunny. He also played Alex Vreeke in the Jumanji film series.

On TV, Hanks had a main role in The Good Guys. He also had a recurring role in Dexter, which earned him another award nomination. Other TV roles include Greg Short in Life in Pieces and voice acting for Talking Tom & Friends.

Besides acting, Colin Hanks has also directed documentary films. These include All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records and Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends).

Early Life and Education

Colin Hanks was born in Sacramento, California. His father is the famous actor Tom Hanks. His mother was producer and actress Samantha Lewes.

He has a sister named Elizabeth. Through his father's second marriage, he also has two younger half-brothers, Chester and Truman. His stepmother is actress Rita Wilson.

Colin went to school in Sacramento. He later attended Chapman University and Loyola Marymount University. He left college before finishing his degree.

Acting Career Highlights

Hanks in 2005 at the premiere of Peter Jackson's King Kong in Wellington, New Zealand

In 1999, Colin Hanks started his acting career in the TV series Roswell. He played Alex Whitmann for two seasons. During this time, he also acted in teen comedies like Whatever It Takes.

He also appeared in an episode of The OC. In 2002, he got his first main movie role in Orange County. He played Shaun Brumder, a student trying to get into Stanford University.

Big Screen Roles

In 2005, Colin Hanks was in the movie King Kong. He played Preston, the assistant to Jack Black's character. He also had a small part in Jack Black's movie Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny in 2006.

In 2008, he starred in the romantic comedy The House Bunny. He played Oliver, a kind manager who becomes the love interest of Anna Faris's character.

Directing and Other Projects

Also in 2008, Colin Hanks started directing his first documentary film. It was called All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records. This film was about the famous music store chain, Tower Records. It was released in 2015.

In 2009, Hanks appeared in The Great Buck Howard. This movie was produced by his father, Tom Hanks. He also played a young priest named Father Gill in the TV show Mad Men.

Television Success

In 2010, Colin Hanks starred in the Fox TV series The Good Guys. He played a young detective named Jack Bailey. In 2011, he joined the cast of Dexter for its sixth season. He played Travis Marshall, an art historian involved in a cult.

In 2014, he played Officer Gus Grimly in the TV series Fargo. His performance earned him nominations for major awards. The same year, he began voicing Talking Tom, the main character in the web series Talking Tom & Friends.

Recent Film Appearances

In 2017, Colin Hanks appeared as the adult Alex Vreeke in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. He returned to this role in the sequel, Jumanji: The Next Level, in 2019. He also appeared as a guest judge on the Netflix baking show Sugar Rush.

Personal Life

Colin Hanks married Samantha Bryant, a former publicist, on May 8, 2010. They have two daughters together. One was born in 2011 and the other in 2013.

Hanks is a big sports fan. He supports the San Francisco Giants baseball team. He also likes Liverpool F.C. (a soccer team), the San Francisco 49ers (football), and the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Kings (basketball and hockey). He even directed a short film about the San Francisco Giants' "Crazy Crab" mascot.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and Nominations

See also

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