Patricia Grisafi
Tom Hanks was recently honored at the Golden Globes, winning the Cecil B. DeMille award for his lasting impact on the film industry. And maybe because of his emotional speech, in which he tearfully thanked his family, folks on Twitter are sharing their encounters with Hanks, all of which are absolutely glowing.
1….“Turn up on time”
2….“Know your lines”
3….“Come with a head full of ideas”The 1-2-3 of acting by TOM HANKSpic.twitter.com/1mwV38yimE
— The Actors Pad (@TheActorsPad) January 7, 2020
Hanks, who was nominated for his role as children’s television icon Fred Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, acknowledged his family’s support in keeping him going: “A man is blessed with a family sitting down front like that. A wife who is fantastic in every way, who has taught me what love is. Five kids who are braver and stronger and wiser than their old man is and a loving group of people who have put [up] with me being away months and months and months at a time.”
Here are some of the best Tom Hanks stories on Twitter, reminding us of all the ways Tom Hanks showed us what it means to be America’s Dad.
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My one Tom Hanks story. Was out West skiing. Ended up on road connecting 2 areas. Snowing like hell. Had flat tire. Get out, start doing usual. SUV pulls over, guy gets out. Damn near white out now. Both of us freezing. We get it done. At end introduce ourselves. Tom Hanks.
— stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) January 6, 2020
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I got one. Relatives visiting LA from back east. Took them on tour of celebrity homes. We’re pulled over on Mulholland so ppl could take a pic of the Hollywood sign when someone pulls up, rolls down window and says “Seen any movie stars today?” Tom Hanks.
— Coastal Eddy (@Coastal__Eddy) January 6, 2020
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1/ My one Tom Hanks story. Working in The White House & read that he collected a certain type of lighter. Was on a trip to Moscow shortly after & bought him a “U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia” lighter at embassy shop. Sent it to him w/ a short note. Few months later was in L.A…
— Dennis W. Alpert (@DennisWAlpert) January 6, 2020
2/ and Advance Lead told me he was in attendance & wanted to meet me. Walked over & introduced myself & he yelled “Lighter Guy!!!”. Thanked me profusely and we chatted for a few minutes. Received a very nice hand-written note from him days later. A real mensch. #hanx @tomhanks
— Dennis W. Alpert (@DennisWAlpert) January 6, 2020
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I love these! My most relevant @tomhanks story is when escorted @CLTballet for @kencen Honors the dancers were trying to be cool & not gawk at the afterparty. He came up to them & gushed about their talent & how impressed he was by them asking if he could have a pic w them.
— Benjamen Douglas (@benjamendouglas) January 6, 2020
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Tom Hanks story: actress friend in Cleveland started out w him at Great Lakes Theater. He’s stayed in touch with that group for decades, emailed my friend other day about his Mr Rogers role. Makes effort to meet up when in CLE and when they visit him in LA. 💯 genuine good guy ❤️
— cbtotts (@steinmondo) January 7, 2020
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My one Tom Hanks story. I was on the set of “A League of Their Own”. Tom was talking with one of my friends and I was just sitting there trying not to be weird while waiting for her. Being the nicest human ever, Tom makes introductions and includes me in the conversation. 😍
— Amy✨ (@TheAmyMaxey) January 6, 2020
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Was at Detroit Tigers game. Guy behind me semi whispers “how’d that guy get on 1st”. Without looking back I said he walked. Figured it was Tom at the half inning and told him my girlfriend in BR doesn’t believe I am sitting by him. Got Tom to call gf on the phone. Incred
— Matthew Shirley (@saysshirley) January 6, 2020
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My one Tom Hanks story. Worked at the Sherman Oaks Galleria mall in the early 80s. Busy day at the jewlery store where I worked. In strolls Tom Hanks. Bought a necklace for his then girlfriend, Rita (recalling pearls). One of the nicest customers I had the pleasure to serve.
— Don’tMakeMeStopThisCar (@ttapreed) January 6, 2020
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I have one – was in LA in the 90s, a friend knew Ron Howard’s dad, Rance. We went to see him and he said, “Want to see Ron work?” Took us to the Apollo 13 set – watched a take, then shook hands with Tom IN the Astronaut suit. So wish I had the nerve to ask for a photo…
— Col. Bat Guano (@guano_col) January 6, 2020
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A number of years ago I left my iPhone unattended in the same room as Tom Hanks. The next day, I found this photo in my camera roll. To be clear: I’ve never met him. But I do believe he is exactly who we hope he is, and I don’t want to know if I’m wrong. pic.twitter.com/TUrCarxt8N
— whitney pastorek (@whittlz) January 6, 2020
