Tom Hanks Trivia

These easy Tom Hanks trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

1. Question 1

   On what date was Tom Hanks born?

   Answer: July 9, 1956

   Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956.

2. Question 2

   In what California city was Tom Hanks born?

   Answer: Concord, California

   Tom Hanks was born in Concord, California.

3. Question 3

   What is Tom Hanks's full name?

   Answer: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks

   Tom Hanks's full name is Thomas Jeffrey Hanks.

4. Question 4

   Tom Hanks is best known as what kind of performer?

   1. A.Canadian comedian
   2. B.American athlete
   3. C.American actor
   4. D.British singer

   Answer: An American actor

   Tom Hanks is an American actor.

5. Question 5

   Besides acting, Tom Hanks also works as a what?

   1. A.Novelist
   2. B.Astronaut
   3. C.Filmmaker
   4. D.Chef

   Answer: Filmmaker

   Tom Hanks is also a filmmaker.

6. Question 6

   Which title character did Tom Hanks play in the 1994 film "Forrest Gump"?

   Answer: Forrest Gump

   Tom Hanks played Forrest Gump in the 1994 film "Forrest Gump.".

7. Question 7

   Who is the cowboy voiced by Tom Hanks in the "Toy Story" films?

   Answer: Woody

   Tom Hanks voiced Woody in the "Toy Story" films.

8. Question 8

   In "Cast Away," what is the name of Tom Hanks's character?

   Answer: Chuck Noland

   Tom Hanks played Chuck Noland in "Cast Away.".

9. Question 9

   Tom Hanks played Captain John H. Miller in which war film?

   1. A.Marta Kauffman
   2. B.Saving Private Ryan
   3. C.You've Got Mail
   4. D.David Crane

   Answer: Saving Private Ryan

   Tom Hanks starred is Captain John H. Miller in "Saving Private Ryan.".

10. Question 10

    What character did Tom Hanks play in the romance film "You've Got Mail"?

    Answer: Joe Fox

    Tom Hanks played Joe Fox in "You've Got Mail.".

11. Question 11

    In the movie "Big," Tom Hanks played which character?

    Answer: Josh Baskin

    Tom Hanks played Josh Baskin in "Big.".

12. Question 12

    Which character did Tom Hanks portray in "Philadelphia"?

    Answer: Andrew Beckett

    Tom Hanks played Andrew Beckett in "Philadelphia.".

13. Question 13

    Tom Hanks won which Academy Award for "Forrest Gump"?

    Answer: Best Actor

    Tom Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor for "Forrest Gump.".

These family Tom Hanks trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

1. Question 1

   Which award did Tom Hanks win for his performance in "Philadelphia"?

   1. A.Academy Award for Best Director
   2. B.Grammy Award
   3. C.Tony Award
   4. D.Golden Globe

   Answer: He won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.

   Tom Hanks won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for "Philadelphia.".

2. Question 2

   What was Tom Hanks's first leading TV sitcom role?

   Answer: His first leading TV role was in "Bosom Buddies."

   Tom Hanks's first leading TV role was in the sitcom "Bosom Buddies.".

3. Question 3

   In "Splash," what character did Tom Hanks play?

   Answer: He played Allen Bauer.

   Tom Hanks played Allen Bauer in "Splash.".

4. Question 4

   Who is the Tom Hanks character in "Sleepless in Seattle"?

   Answer: Sam Baldwin.

   Tom Hanks starred is Sam Baldwin in "Sleepless in Seattle.".

5. Question 5

   Which animated cowboy did Tom Hanks voice in the 1995 film "Toy Story"?

   1. A.Buzz Lightyear
   2. B.David Crane
   3. C.Marta Kauffman
   4. D.Sheriff Woody

   Answer: Sheriff Woody.

   Tom Hanks played Sheriff Woody in the 1995 film "Toy Story.".

6. Question 6

   What year did Tom Hanks first play Sheriff Woody in theaters?

   Answer: 1995.

   Tom Hanks played Sheriff Woody in the 1995 film "Toy Story.".

7. Question 7

   Tom Hanks narrated which IMAX film about walking on the Moon?

   Answer: "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D."

   He narrated the IMAX film "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D.".

8. Question 8

   All aboard! Tom Hanks voiced the title character in which holiday movie?

   1. A.The Polar Express
   2. B.Frozen
   3. C.The Santa Clause
   4. D.Elf

   Answer: "The Polar Express."

   Tom Hanks voiced the title character in "The Polar Express.".

9. Question 9

   In "The Terminal," what is the name of Tom Hanks's character?

   Answer: Viktor Navorski.

   Tom Hanks played Viktor Navorski in "The Terminal.".

10. Question 10

    Which classic woodcarver did Tom Hanks portray in Disney's live-action "Pinocchio" from 2022?

    Answer: Mister Geppetto.

    Tom Hanks portrayed Mister Geppetto in Disney's live-action "Pinocchio" (2022).

11. Question 11

    What movie marked Tom Hanks's feature directorial debut?

    Answer: "That Thing You Do!"

    Tom Hanks made his feature directorial debut with "That Thing You Do!".

12. Question 12

    Which Tom Hanks movie did he both co-write and star in?

    Answer: "Larry Crowne."

    Tom Hanks co-wrote and starred in "Larry Crowne.".

These fun Tom Hanks trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

1. Question 1

   Tom Hanks had back-to-back Oscar magic in 1994 and 1995, winning which acting prize two years in a row?

   Answer: Best Actor Oscars

   He won consecutive Best Actor Oscars in 1994 and 1995.

2. Question 2

   In "Apollo 13," which real-life astronaut did Tom Hanks portray?

   1. A.Jim Lovell
   2. B.Neil Armstrong
   3. C.Alan Shepard
   4. D.John Glenn

   Answer: Jim Lovell

   Tom Hanks played astronaut Jim Lovell in "Apollo 13.".

3. Question 3

   Which seafaring title character did Tom Hanks play in the film "Captain Phillips"?

   Answer: Captain Richard Phillips

   He portrayed Captain Richard Phillips in "Captain Phillips.".

4. Question 4

   On death row drama duty, Tom Hanks played which character in "The Green Mile"?

   1. A.Brutus Howell
   2. B.Percy Wetmore
   3. C.Paul Edgecomb
   4. D.John Coffey

   Answer: Paul Edgecomb

   Tom Hanks played Paul Edgecomb in "The Green Mile.".

5. Question 5

   In "Charlie Wilson's War," Tom Hanks stepped into the shoes of which congressman?

   Answer: Charlie Wilson

   He played Congressman Charlie Wilson in the film.

6. Question 6

   Who did Tom Hanks portray in "Sully," the film about the Miracle on the Hudson?

   1. A.Charlie Wilson
   2. B.Sully Sullenberger
   3. C.Jim Lovell
   4. D.Ernest Krause

   Answer: Sully Sullenberger

   Tom Hanks portrayed Sully Sullenberger in "Sully.".

7. Question 7

   In the newsroom drama "The Post," Tom Hanks played which editor?

   Answer: Ben Bradlee

   He played Ben Bradlee in "The Post.".

8. Question 8

   Which grumpy title character did Tom Hanks star as in "A Man Called Otto"?

   1. A.Alan Clay
   2. B.Paul Edgecomb
   3. C.Finch Weinberg
   4. D.Otto Anderson

   Answer: Otto Anderson

   Tom Hanks starred is Otto Anderson in "A Man Called Otto.".

9. Question 9

   Tom Hanks went full music-business operator in "Elvis" as which figure?

   Answer: Colonel Tom Parker

   He played Colonel Tom Parker in "Elvis.".

10. Question 10

    In the WWII naval film "Greyhound," what was the name of Tom Hanks's commander character?

    1. A.Ernest Krause
    2. B.Richard Phillips
    3. C.Paul Edgecomb
    4. D.James Gannon

    Answer: Ernest Krause

    Tom Hanks portrayed Commander Ernest Krause in "Greyhound.".

11. Question 11

    Which oddly formal professor did Tom Hanks play in "The Ladykillers"?

    Answer: Professor G.H. Dorr

    He played Professor G.H. Dorr in "The Ladykillers.".

12. Question 12

    In the many-faced world of "Cloud Atlas," one Tom Hanks role was which doctor?

    1. A.Henry Goose
    2. B.intern
    3. C.interns
    4. D.resident

    Answer: Dr. Henry Goose

    Tom Hanks appeared in "Cloud Atlas" is Dr. Henry Goose among multiple roles.

13. Question 13

    Tech-world power suit on: Tom Hanks played which character in "The Circle"?

    Answer: Isaac Whitmore

    He played Isaac Whitmore in "The Circle.".

These funny Tom Hanks trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

1. Question 1

   Before he was everyone’s favorite cinematic nice guy, what 1980 slasher movie gave Tom Hanks his film debut?

   Answer: He Knows You're Alone.

   Tom Hanks's film debut was the 1980 slasher movie "He Knows You're Alone.".

2. Question 2

   Which classic TV sitcom featured Tom Hanks in a guest role before he became a movie star?

   1. A.intern
   2. B.interns
   3. C.resident
   4. D.Happy Days

   Answer: Happy Days.

   Before movie stardom, Tom Hanks had a guest role on "Happy Days.".

3. Question 3

   In "Nothing in Common," what character did Tom Hanks play?

   Answer: David Basner.

   Tom Hanks played David Basner in "Nothing in Common.".

4. Question 4

   In "The Money Pit," what was the full name of Tom Hanks’s character, the man learning that home repair is a contact sport?

   Answer: Walter Fielding Jr.

   Tom Hanks starred is Walter Fielding Jr. in "The Money Pit.".

5. Question 5

   Which detective did Tom Hanks play in "Dragnet"?

   Answer: Pep Streebek.

   Tom Hanks played detective Pep Streebek in "Dragnet.".

6. Question 6

   In the movie title that sounds like a detective agency run by a human and a drooling intern, what surname does Tom Hanks’s character go by in "Turner & Hooch"?

   Answer: Turner.

   Tom Hanks played Turner in the buddy-cop comedy "Turner & Hooch.".

7. Question 7

   What character did Tom Hanks play in "Radio Flyer"?

   Answer: Presley Worth.

   Tom Hanks played Presley Worth in "Radio Flyer.".

8. Question 8

   On which sitcom did Tom Hanks voice himself, proving even his voice could get a guest spot?

   1. A.David Crane
   2. B.Family Ties
   3. C.Happy Days
   4. D.Saturday Night Live

   Answer: Family Ties.

   Tom Hanks voiced himself on an episode of "Family Ties.".

9. Question 9

   In "Joe Versus the Volcano," who did Tom Hanks play?

   Answer: Joe Banks.

   Tom Hanks appeared in "Joe Versus the Volcano" is Joe Banks.

10. Question 10

    Who co-starred with Tom Hanks in "Dragnet"?

    Answer: Dan Aykroyd.

    Tom Hanks co-starred with Dan Aykroyd in "Dragnet.".

11. Question 11

    Who starred opposite Tom Hanks in "The Money Pit"?

    Answer: Shelley Long.

    Tom Hanks starred with Shelley Long in "The Money Pit.".

12. Question 12

    Which Tom Hanks line from "A League of Their Own" has spent decades yelling at tear ducts everywhere?

    1. A.There's no crying in baseball!
    2. B."Run, Forrest, run!"
    3. C."Houston, we have a problem."
    4. D."Life is like a box of chocolates."

    Answer: "There's no crying in baseball!"

    Tom Hanks's character in "A League of Their Own" says, "There's no crying in baseball!".

13. Question 13

    Tom Hanks won an Emmy for narrating which World War II miniseries?

    Answer: The Pacific.

    Tom Hanks won an Emmy for narrating "The Pacific.".

These hard Tom Hanks trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

1. Question 1

   Before his film stardom took over, Tom Hanks studied theater at which California university?

   1. A.University of California, Los Angeles
   2. B.San Francisco State University
   3. C.California State University
   4. D.University of Southern California

   Answer: California State University, Sacramento

   Tom Hanks studied theater at California State University, Sacramento.

2. Question 2

   Who was Tom Hanks's first wife?

   Answer: Samantha Lewes

   Tom Hanks's first wife was Samantha Lewes.

3. Question 3

   Tom Hanks has a daughter who works as both a writer and an actress. What is her full name?

   Answer: Elizabeth Ann Hanks

   Tom Hanks's daughter Elizabeth Ann Hanks is a writer and actress.

4. Question 4

   Which of Tom Hanks's children with Rita Wilson is the younger son?

   1. A.Truman Theodore Hanks
   2. B.Chet Hanks
   3. C.Colin Hanks
   4. D.Elizabeth Ann Hanks

   Answer: Truman Theodore Hanks

   Tom Hanks's younger son with Rita Wilson is Truman Theodore Hanks.

5. Question 5

   Name the older son Tom Hanks shares with Rita Wilson.?

   Answer: Chet Hanks

   Tom Hanks's older son with Rita Wilson is Chet Hanks.

6. Question 6

   What was the title of the play in which Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut?

   1. A.Marta Kauffman
   2. B.Shonda Rhimes
   3. C.Lucky Guy
   4. D.David Crane

   Answer: Lucky Guy

   Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in "Lucky Guy.".

7. Question 7

   Tom Hanks earned which major award nomination for his work in "Lucky Guy"?

   1. A.Tony Award
   2. B.Academy Award
   3. C.Emmy Award
   4. D.Golden Globe Award

   Answer: Tony Award

   Tom Hanks received a Tony Award nomination for "Lucky Guy.".

8. Question 8

   As a producer rather than an on-screen star, Tom Hanks co-produced which HBO miniseries?

   1. A.Band of Brothers
   2. B.Lucky Guy
   3. C.Small Soldiers
   4. D.The Great Buck Howard

   Answer: Band of Brothers

   Tom Hanks co-produced the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers.".

9. Question 9

   Which Tom Hanks book is a collection of stories rather than a novel?

   1. A.The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece
   2. B.Lucky Guy
   3. C.David Crane
   4. D.Uncommon Type

   Answer: Uncommon Type: Some Stories

   Tom Hanks wrote the collection "Uncommon Type: Some Stories.".

10. Question 10

    Tom Hanks didn't stop at short fiction: what novel did he write?

    Answer: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece

    Tom Hanks wrote the novel "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece.".

11. Question 11

    In a less-remembered voice role, Tom Hanks voiced the commander of the soldier toys in which film?

    1. A.intern
    2. B.interns
    3. C.resident
    4. D.Small Soldiers

    Answer: Small Soldiers

    Tom Hanks voiced the soldier toys' commander in "Small Soldiers.".

12. Question 12

    What is the name of the character Tom Hanks played in "Road to Perdition"?

    Answer: Michael Sullivan

    Tom Hanks played Michael Sullivan in "Road to Perdition.".

13. Question 13

    In "The Great Buck Howard," Tom Hanks played a congressman with what full name?

    Answer: William H. Pitsenbarger

    Tom Hanks starred is Congressman William H. Pitsenbarger in "The Great Buck Howard.".

14. Question 14

    Which film features Tom Hanks as Stanley Tucci's rival?

    Answer: The Terminal

    Tom Hanks played Stanley Tucci's rival in "The Terminal.".