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Jim Hanks

Acting Born Jun 15, 1961 Shasta County, California, USA 24 credits

Biography

Younger brother of Tom Hanks. Provided the voice for the tie-in "Woody" action figures from Toy Story (1995) voiced in the movie by older brother Tom Hanks. He regularly substitutes for his brother by recording Woody's voice for "Toy Story" merchandise, video games, audio storybooks, Disney theme park ride narrations, etc. Brother-in-law of actress Rita Wilson. Former brother-in-law of Samantha Lewes. Jim and his wife, Karen Hanks, have one son and live in Venice, California.

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Known for

Dexter

as Annoyed Man

Scrubs

as Dr. Turner

JAG

as Kyle Anderson

Robot Chicken

as Forrest Gump / Jim Hanks (voice)
Film

Forrest Gump

as Forrest Gump Running Double
Film

Lamp Life

as Woody (voice)

Full filmography

  • Dexter (2006) as Annoyed Man
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Les Barrish
  • Scrubs (2001) as Dr. Turner
  • JAG (1995) as Kyle Anderson
  • Robot Chicken (2005) as Forrest Gump / Jim Hanks (voice)
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Jerry
  • Forrest Gump (1994) as Forrest Gump Running Double
  • Lamp Life (2020) as Woody (voice)
  • Smart Guy (1997) as Director
  • The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot (1999) as Dwayne Hunter (voice)
  • Toy Story Treats (1996) as Woody (Voice)
  • Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (2000) as Sheriff Woody (voice)
  • The Sex Trip (2017) as Matt Flannery
  • Inferno (1999) as Tour Bus Driver
  • Baby Geniuses (1999) as Goon Ray
  • I Know That Voice (2014) as Self
  • Freefall: Flight 174 (1995) as Mechanic (uncredited)
  • Shark Swarm (2008) as Nick Atkins
  • The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) as Mailman
  • Abnormal Attraction (2018) as Frank Stein
  • I Married Who? (2012) as Director
  • The Robot Chicken Christmas Special: The X-Mas United (2015) as Polar Express Conductor (voice)
  • BLOOD TYPE (2018) as Stew
  • Xtro 3: Watch the Skies (1995) as Prvt. Friedman