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15 Facts About Tom Hanks
He’s come a long way since “Bosom Buddies.”
A lot of us have enjoyed Tom Hanks’ work for decades. He’s went from a guy known mostly for comedy to one of the most respected actors in the world. He’s a pretty well-known guy. But having said that, here are some things you might not have Tom Hanks.
1: Tom Hanks is a distant relative of Mr. Rogers.
You might remember he portrayed Mr. Rogers in the movie, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Hanks is also a distant relative of Abraham Lincoln. Hanks could have quite a career portraying guys he’s related to.
2: On his early days, Tom worked for peanuts.
Well, more accurately, he worked selling peanuts and soda. He was a peanut vendor for Oakland A’s games. He was robbed twice. Bases weren’t the only thing being stolen at Oakland Coliseum.
3: There is an asteroid named after Tom.
The fact that Meg Ryan also has an asteroid named after her doesn’t dimmish that fact.
4: Tom met Rita Wilson on the set of “Bosom Buddies” in 1981.
Rita is actually Tom’s second wife. His first wife was his college sweetheart, Samantha Lewes. Tom and…
