Chet Hanks
Biography
Chester Marlon Hanks was born on August 4, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. He is an American model, actor, and musician. He is the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. In his television career, he has appeared with recurring roles on the television series Empire, Shameless, and Your Honor. Additionally, he has made guest appearances on the television series Curb Your Enthusiasm and Atlanta. His older half-brother, Colin Hanks, and his uncle, Jim Hanks, also work as actors. Information from film databases and biographical sources records his professional involvement in both acting and other entertainment fields.
Career overview
Chester Marlon Hanks was born on August 4, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. He is an American model, actor, and musician, and he is the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.
In his television career, he has appeared in a variety of roles across multiple series. He has secured recurring roles on the television programs Empire, Shameless, and Your Honor. Additionally, he has made guest appearances on the television shows Curb Your Enthusiasm and Atlanta.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Running Point (2025) as Travis Bugg
- It's Florida, Man. (2024) as Jimmy
- Dead Wrong (2024) as Jacko Stern
- The Surreal Life (2022) as Self
- Ziwe (2021) as Self
- Your Honor (2020) as Joey Maldini
- Greyhound (2020) as Bushnell
- Tales (2017) as Troy
- Atlanta (2016) as Curtis
- Empire (2015) as Blake Sterling
- Fantastic Four (2015) as Jimmy Grimm
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Liam McCall
- Maron (2013) as Trey
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Self
- Project X (2012) as Party Goer
- Shameless (2011) as Charlie
- Larry Crowne (2011) as Pizza Delivery Boy
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) as Student in Library
- Bratz (2007) as Dexter
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Victor
- Lone Wolf
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chet Hanks best known for?
Chet Hanks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Running Point (2025), Your Honor (2020), Greyhound (2020), Puncture (2011).
When and where was Chet Hanks born?
Chet Hanks was born on August 4, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Chet Hanks have?
Chet Hanks has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2025.
What is Chet Hanks's background in cinema and television?
Chester Marlon Hanks was born on August 4, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. He is an American model, actor, and musician. He is the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. In his television career, he has appeared with recurring roles on the television series Empire, Shameless, and Your Honor. Additionally, he has ma...